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 songs (41–50)
A Whiter Shade Of PaleProcol Harum
A 1967 smash hit by the British group Procol Harum.
Its Japanese title is “Aoi Kage” (A Whiter Shade of Pale).
The Bach-like organ is highly striking and shapes the overall image of the piece.
Many people may remember it being used around 1990 in a Nissan Silvia commercial.
It’s a very classy, cool track with a distinctly classical vibe.
Don’t Stop Me NowQueen
Many of Queen’s numbers are melodious and very much to Japanese tastes, and you’ve probably heard this one in various places, starting with TV commercials.
It’s lively and catchy, and the piano played by Freddie Mercury matches the vocals perfectly.
I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder
A signature 1984 U.S.
No.
1 ballad by Stevie Wonder.
It was originally reportedly intended for the Japanese folk duo Bread & Butter.
In Japan, it’s also well-known for its use in commercials and as a drama theme song.
A highly melodious and memorable number from the ’80s.
We Are Never Ever Getting BackTaylor Swift
It’s a straight, punchy song that’s so very Taylor Swift.
It’s about a breakup, but the crisp, forthright lyrics blow away any regrets or mistakes.
In Japan, it might be strongly associated with Terrace House, but it’s a track you’ll want to listen to over and over.
The Long And Winding RoadThe Beatles
The Beatles’ classic, “The Long and Winding Road.” It’s the perfect song to listen to while feeling a little immersed in your own long, difficult journey.
Carried by its beautiful orchestration and sweeping grandeur, this song makes me feel like I can start bit by bit with what’s right in front of me—and stay positive.
Long Train Runnin’The Doobie Brothers
The moment you hear the intro, your body naturally starts moving to this famous number.
It’s been used in various TV commercials, so I’m sure you’ve heard it somewhere! Although it was released in 1973, it doesn’t feel dated at all—a cool rock number loved across generations.
My SharonaThe Knack
The moment you hear the intro, you instantly go “Ah!”—it’s that super-famous number by The Knack.
Lately, it’s probably best known from the TV show Ame Talk, right? You’ve heard it in all kinds of places! As for The Knack, people tend to think of them as a one-hit wonder with My Sharona, but if you listen through their albums, they’re packed with hard, poppy rock tracks with no filler.
What’s more, back then they were even hyped as “the second Beatles.”