Top Western Music Rankings by Generation: Popular Picks for People in Their 40s
We’re excited to present the latest Top 100 ranking of Western music for listeners in their 40s, all at once, ordered by most plays! People in their 40s are likely deeply immersed in the music they’ve listened to over the years, and the paths they’ve taken in life subtly show through the songs they enjoy.
The playlist is updated every week.
Playlist
| Top Western Music Rankings by Generation: Popular Picks for People in Their 40s | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Last ChristmasWham! |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song: Wham’s masterpiece “Last Christmas” |
| 2 | It’s My LifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Live your own life firmly—it’s no one else’s life. |
| 3 | Virtual InsanityJamiroquai |  play_arrow | The British funk band, Jamiroquai… |
| 4 | I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | The vocal group that epitomized the ’90s, Ba... |
| 5 | RoarKaty Perry |  play_arrow | There exists a catchy and melodious track... |
| 6 | On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez |  play_arrow | A party song by a female star in her 40s |
| 7 | Let’s DanceDavid Bowie |  play_arrow | The musicality and depth of spirit of David Bowie |
| 8 | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | I want to feel a little brighter. At times like that... |
| 9 | Beat ItMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael Jackson's smash hit song |
| 10 | basket caseGreen Day |  play_arrow | Green Day’s upbeat punk song |
| 11 | TornNatalie Imbruglia |  play_arrow | Made famous by Natalie’s smash hit “Tone” |
| 12 | ImagineJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | Let’s passionately sing John Lennon’s classic, “Imagine.” |
| 13 | FootlooseKenny Loggins |  play_arrow | Explosive hit songs from the ’80s, dance numbers |
| 14 | Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd |  play_arrow | The 1974 album “Second Helping”… |
| 15 | Hold OnWilson Phillips |  play_arrow | A women’s group gaining attention for their unique chorus |
| 16 | I Was Born To Love YouQueen |  play_arrow | Queen’s classic hit, the theme song of Pride |
| 17 | Can’t Live Without Your Love And AffectionNelson |  play_arrow | The success of the blonde twin duo Nelson in the 1990s |
| 18 | if we hold on togetherDiana Ross |  play_arrow | Diana Ross, who represents the 1990s... |
| 19 | DOESN’T REALLY MATTERJanet Jackson |  play_arrow | Released in 2000, and as the theme song for the film... |
| 20 | Counting StarsOneRepublic |  play_arrow | Lately I haven’t been getting much sleep. It’s just… |
| 21 | Blank SpaceTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A girlish acoustic sound is... |
| 22 | Shake It OffTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | It's a song for women, but it's interesting when a man sings it... |
| 23 | HelloAdele |  play_arrow | Deep vocal approach and smooth... |
| 24 | All About That BassMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | A deep track that, despite its high pitch, s... |
| 25 | DiamondsRihanna |  play_arrow | That dope style solidly becomes musicality and... |
| 26 | Someone like youAdele |  play_arrow | I heard a rumor that an ex I broke up with long ago got married... |
| 27 | Take On Mea-ha |  play_arrow | The Norwegian band a-ha 198... |
| 28 | Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana |  play_arrow | Nirvana’s signature song “Smells Like Teen Spirit” |
| 29 | Billie JeanMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | A song released in 1983. Moonwalk... |
| 30 | Bad RomanceLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Vocalists with unique fashion and an unwavering, my-own-way attitude… |
| 31 | Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses |  play_arrow | Originally, it was on the 1st album, “Appetite Fo…” |
| 32 | HaloBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Luxurious artistry and a sense of exhilaration... |
| 33 | Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley |  play_arrow | Rick Astley's classic song is loved across generations. |
| 34 | Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | A tight “Girls just wanna have fun”… |
| 35 | Every Breath You TakeThe Police |  play_arrow | 4 consecutive weeks at number one in the UK, and 8 consecutive weeks on the US Billboard charts… |
| 36 | Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi |  play_arrow | The album released in '86, “Slippery …” |
| 37 | Back To BlackAmy Winehouse |  play_arrow | British soul music, jazz, R... |
| 38 | The Final CountdownEurope |  play_arrow | The Swedish rock band, Europe… |
| 39 | creepRediohead |  play_arrow | Radiohead's early signature song makes a comeback |
| 40 | Where Is The Love?The Black Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | The Black Eyed Peas’ hit song |
| 41 | AfricaTOTO |  play_arrow | For TOTO, it's Billboard's Hot 10... |
| 42 | Back In BlackAC/DC |  play_arrow | AC/DC's sixth album "Back i…" |
| 43 | Eye Of The TigerSurvivor |  play_arrow | Survivor’s rock classic “I Am a Champion” |
| 44 | Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael Jackson's Influence and Music |
| 45 | Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)Eurythmics |  play_arrow | The electric pop classic “Sweet Dreams” |
| 46 | My ImmortalEvanescence |  play_arrow | A band sound brimming with a sense of speed that feels punkish... |
| 47 | Dancing QueenABBA |  play_arrow | ABBA from Sweden spans multiple genres |
| 48 | FocusAriana Grande |  play_arrow | A stylish rhythm-and-blues vocal... |
| 49 | I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS |  play_arrow | It became a million-seller and was a big hi… |
| 50 | Your LoveThe Outfield |  play_arrow | The album released in ’85, Play Deep… |
| 51 | U Can’t Touch ThisMC Hammer |  play_arrow | MC Hammer’s smash hit song and choreography |
| 52 | Family AffairMary J Blige |  play_arrow | A quintessential example of 90s R&B… |
| 53 | No oneAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | Singing about the happiness of having met someone I can love forever… |
| 54 | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | You can sing classic hits from the 1970s at karaoke |
| 55 | More than wordsExtreme |  play_arrow | Speaking of Extreme, more than… |
| 56 | All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas love song, feelings for the one you love |
| 57 | All I Want for Christmas Is YouMerry Christmas | play_arrow | Mariah Carey's Christmas songs are on the difficult side |
| 58 | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | “We are absolutely never getting back together.” |
| 59 | Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | A fresh, up-and-coming artistic flair and outstanding transparency/clarity... |
| 60 | UnconditionallyKaty Perry |  play_arrow | To love you unconditionally—that is the ultimate... |
| 61 | Don’t Stop The MusicRihanna |  play_arrow | Rihanna's dance number |
| 62 | Killing Me Softly With His SongThe Fugees |  play_arrow | A cover song by the Fugees became a huge hit. |
| 63 | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | A power ballad that cherishes time with a loved one |
| 64 | Rude BoyRihanna |  play_arrow | Hardcore artistry yet melod— |
| 65 | wannabeSpice Girls |  play_arrow | Introduce the Spice Girls’ hit songs |
| 66 | Fight SongRachel Platten |  play_arrow | It's an anthem for life. In her song, I felt... |
| 67 | We Will Rock YouQueen |  play_arrow | Queen’s signature song “We Will Rock You” |
| 68 | TryP!nk |  play_arrow | A birthday in my 40s—another year added... |
| 69 | Another Day In ParadisePhil Collins |  play_arrow | Phil Collins’s classic hit; a major smash |
| 70 | If I Were A BoyBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Grand-scale live performances and vi... |
| 71 | Mr. BrightsideThe Killers |  play_arrow | The Kil..., an American rock band |
| 72 | Lady MarmaladeChristina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, Pink |  play_arrow | The captivating theme song of Moulin Rouge |
| 73 | Love is like a sighBerlin |  play_arrow | A smash-hit insert song from the Top Gun movie |
| 74 | Livin’ La Vida LocaRicky Martin |  play_arrow | Ricky Martin introduction |
| 75 | Time After TimeCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | A melody line with a sense of nostalgia and high synth... |
| 76 | Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham! |  play_arrow | Released in the UK in May 1984, Eng... |
| 77 | Without YouMariah Carey |  play_arrow | The album “Music Box,” released in ’93… |
| 78 | Good For YouSerena Gomez |  play_arrow | A refined, translucent vocal that’s smooth... |
| 79 | Black or WhiteMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael's signature song, Black or White |
| 80 | No ScrubsTLC |  play_arrow | TLC is a popular R&B group from the 1990s. |
| 81 | So WhatP!nk |  play_arrow | A straightforward vocal approach and an overwhelming pre… |
| 82 | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton |  play_arrow | The hit song “A Thousand Miles” by the American singer |
| 83 | Don’t Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrin |  play_arrow | The album “Simple Pl…” released in ’88 |
| 84 | Love YourselfJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | I want to show off a cool song at karaoke. So... |
| 85 | Highway to HellAC/DC |  play_arrow | If you're listening while driving, this is it. 2016… |
| 86 | You Give Love A Bad NameBon Jovi |  play_arrow | The Japanese title is “Forbidden Love,” released in 1986… |
| 87 | Walk Of LifeDire Straits |  play_arrow | Dire Straits’ classic songs and distinctive musical style |
| 88 | All The Small Thingsblink-182 |  play_arrow | Blink is an American rock band… |
| 89 | SometimesBritney Spears |  play_arrow | Britney, whose lyrics often use bold, assertive expressions… |
| 90 | With Or Without YouU2 |  play_arrow | There seem to be various takes on how to interpret this song… |
| 91 | Under the SeaThe Little Mermaid |  play_arrow | The song from under the sea, “Under the Sea,” is hugely popular. |
| 92 | That’s The Way It IsCéline Dion |  play_arrow | A smooth melody line and a pleasant po... |
| 93 | Like A PrayerMadonna |  play_arrow | Skilled pop sensibilities and exquisitely dance-like... |
| 94 | ManeaterDaryl Hall & John Oates |  play_arrow | A hugely popular Black duo from the 80s |
| 95 | Don’t Stop Believin’Journey |  play_arrow | Don't stop believing; classic hit gains attention again. |
| 96 | Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | Earth, an American funk band… |
| 97 | You’re Still The OneShania Twain |  play_arrow | Country singer Shania Twa… |
| 98 | Englishman In New YorkSting |  play_arrow | A portrayal of the heart of a British person living in New York… |
| 99 | Don’t Dream It’s OverCrowded House |  play_arrow | An iconic 80s MTV track, a timeless anthem of hope and solidarity |
| 100 | Don’t Look Back in AngerOasis |  play_arrow | Noel Gallagher’s iconic Western music karaoke standard |