Western songs that men like: world classics and popular tracks.
Foreign musicians that every man has admired at least once.
Maybe it’s because of a complex, but we can strongly feel a charm they have that we Japanese don’t!
This time, we broadly researched classic Western songs that men love.
I’m sure you’ve heard them somewhere at least once.
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Western songs that men like: World classics and popular tracks (21–30)
Die A Happy ManThomas Rhett
When it comes to songs by men who’ve found true love, this one is undoubtedly a classic.
Above all, the music video is wonderful.
The woman playfully interacting with Thomas is actually his real wife.
The romantic, movie-like music video that tells their love story is a must-see.
I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith
A famous song by the hard rock band Aerosmith.
This track was used in a Nissan Elgrand commercial.
As the theme song for the film Armageddon, it carries a grand, epic feel that matched the Elgrand’s large, luxurious image.
It brings me to tears as it reminds me of the movie’s ending!
Western songs men like: World’s masterpieces and popular songs (31–40)
As long as you love meBackstreet Boys
It feels like something from a British idol group, but the melody is beautiful, isn’t it? The lyrics say something like, “It doesn’t matter who she is or where she’s from—what matters is that you love me.” I wonder if there aren’t more people than you’d expect who want to express this kind of sentiment to someone they love.
Single LadiesBeyoncé
What Beyoncé is singing about is her exasperation with the man she broke up with and her confident, empowered attitude—but that’s surely a feeling men can have toward women too.
If you’re single, hands up! Go all out, get sexy, and feel amazing! After all, she’s a celeb.
She turns heartbreak into a fun, upbeat song.
If you’re tired of listening to sad breakup tunes, definitely give it a listen.
Livin’ It UpBill LaBounty
It’s not generally mainstream, but for AOR lovers it’s a stone-cold classic: Bill LaBounty’s 1982 track.
If you’re an AOR fan, you’ve probably already got it covered.
The sound is unmistakably AOR—so clear-cut it almost overdelivers—and it’s an exceptionally easy-to-listen-to gem.
How about giving it a spin when you’re in the mood for a sophisticated, adult vibe?
HonestyBilly Joel
A 1979 ballad that represents Billy Joel, the singer-songwriter from New York.
It’s a famous song that has been used in many commercials in Japan.
When I first heard it in a Sony commercial, the chorus melody was so wonderful that it stayed with me, and I couldn’t get it out of my head.
Stay With MeBobby Caldwell
It was the commercial song for the now-unseen cigarette ad, Parliament.
The singer was Bobby Caldwell, “Mr.
AOR.” Perhaps thanks in part to this commercial, he was extremely popular in Japan.
The ad featured flowing city nightscapes that matched the song perfectly, making it a cool commercial with a sophisticated, adult vibe.
Peter Cetera of Chicago also covered the song.