Ranking of Popular Western Music Artists Among People in Their 40s [2026]

Good For YouSerena Gomez78rank/position

Selena Gomez – Good For You

This is an uplifting song by popular artist Selena Gomez, whose refined, translucent vocals create an impressive, smooth atmosphere.

With a familiar, easy-to-mimic singing style, it’s great for karaoke and perfectly suited to women in their 30s.

You’re Still The OneShania Twain79rank/position

Shania Twain – You’re Still The One (Official Music Video)

It’s one of country singer Shania Twain’s signature love songs from the ’90s.

When it was released in 1998, many people must have heard it often on cable music channels and the radio.

It’s a perfect lovey-dovey song for weddings.

Holding Back The YearsSimply Red80rank/position

Simply Red – Holding Back The Years (Official 4K Remaster)

It hit No.

1 in the U.S.

in 1986—this was their breakthrough.

Simply Red kept scoring hits with the soulful vocals of their red-haired frontman, Mick Hucknall.

In Japan, there was quite a buzz around Gota Yashiki joining the band as their drummer around the time of another hit, Stars.

In 1989, they reached No.

1 in the U.S.

with their cover of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes’ If You Don’t Know Me by Now.

Mick is great at soul covers, too.

The up-tempo Money’s Too Tight (to Mention) and The Right Thing are also excellent tracks.

TrueSpandau Ballet81rank/position

Spandau Ballet – True (HD Remastered)

It’s a long-running hit from the ’80s—a piece of contemporary music that still feels fresh today.

It topped the UK singles chart for four weeks and ranked sixth for two consecutive years.

It was highly acclaimed in 20 other countries.

This song is Spandau Ballet’s biggest hit.

wannabeSpice Girls82rank/position

Spice Girls – Wannabe (Official Music Video)

When it comes to the Spice Girls, the first things that come to mind are that one of the members, Victoria, is married to soccer superstar David Beckham, and the hit song “Wannabe.” This upbeat track that kicks off with a “Yo” is sure to get everyone pumped up at karaoke.

Englishman In New YorkSting83rank/position

Sting – Englishman In New York

Englishman in New York depicts the heart of a British man living in New York.

It is a track included on one of Sting’s best-selling albums, “Nothing Like the Sun.” Pianist Gil Evans participated in the album’s production.

Eye Of The TigerSurvivor84rank/position

Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger (Official HD Video)

This is Survivor’s biggest hit, which won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance.

Its adrenaline-pumping intro helped it become an even bigger hit as the theme song for the movie Rocky III.

Even today, fighters still use it as their entrance music.

It’s a quintessential ’80s rock track, distinguished by its memorable guitar riff.

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