Western music ranking popular with men [2026]

24K MagicBruno Mars71rank/position

Bruno Mars – 24K Magic (Official Music Video)

Released in 2016 and winner of the Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Bruno Mars’s classic “24K Magic.” You probably thought, “No way, that’s impossible,” right? But actually—you can sing it! The “easy-to-sing genres” I mentioned at the start are disco and funk.

If you give this song a listen, you’ll see it’s straight-up disco.

And guess what? There aren’t many high notes in it.

Plus, you don’t need vibrato or vocal runs.

If anything, it’s just the falsetto at the end of the chorus.

The English is a bit challenging, but if you lock into the rhythm and sing it, it’ll sound amazingly good.

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HappyPharrell Williams72rank/position

Pharrell Williams – Happy (Official Video)

Pharrell Williams’s husky voice blows away my fatigue.

And the repeatedly taunting phrase, “Try to bring me down!!,” fires me up.

It’s a state of being happy no matter what happens.

That’s powerful.

Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi73rank/position

Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer

A track released in 1986 by the American rock band Bon Jovi.

It was inspired by their working-class fans.

The track reached the Top 10 on charts around the world and earned platinum certification in three countries.

The Final CountdownEurope74rank/position

Europe – The Final Countdown (Official Video)

Released in 1986, this song is the signature hit that catapulted the Swedish rock band Europe to global stardom.

With lyrics built around the grand theme of leaving Earth and embarking on a journey to Venus, it symbolically captures the feelings one faces at life’s turning points and before making major decisions, evoking the dreams and sense of adventure we held in our youth.

The brass-like synthesizer riff at the beginning leaves an unforgettable impact after just one listen, and its polished quality makes it easy to see why it hit number one in over 25 countries worldwide.

The melody is catchy and easy to remember, and since it mostly stays in the mid-range, even those who aren’t confident with English-language songs may find it approachable.

The chorus is a guaranteed all-together singalong—an enduring anthem loved across generations.

Don’t Stop Me NowQueen75rank/position

Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now (Official Video)

Queen, the legendary rock band that captivated the world throughout the 1970s and ’80s.

Centered around Freddie Mercury—renowned for his powerhouse vocals and distinctive looks—this song brims with invigorating freshness that lifts the listener’s spirits.

Alongside a sprightly piano rhythm, Mercury’s soaring voice resonates, evoking a liberating sensation as if you’re freely flying through space.

Recorded in 1978, the track seems to embody the very momentum Queen had at the time.

Just imagining him singing while playing the piano makes the heart dance.

Karma ChameleonCulture Club76rank/position

Culture Club – Karma Chameleon (Official Music Video)

It’s a hit song by Culture Club, led by Boy George.

You could say it’s one of the defining tracks of the ’80s.

The key isn’t high, so my impression is that it’s surprisingly easy to sing.

The lyrics aren’t difficult either, so I recommend it as a good entry point for English-language music.

Time After TimeCyndi Lauper77rank/position

Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time (Official HD Video)

Speaking of hit songs from the ’80s, you can’t leave out this artist’s work.

It’s also famous as a commercial jingle.

In Japan, it’s been covered by Noriyuki Makihara and Chihiro Onitsuka.

For a 40th birthday, it might be fun to watch the movie “Time After Time,” which inspired the title.