Western music ranking popular with men [2026]

Karma ChameleonCulture Club78rank/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 Lauper79rank/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.

Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldTears for Fears80rank/position

Tears For Fears – Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Official Music Video)

Tears for Fears is an electropop duo formed by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, known for scoring numerous hits in the 1980s.

Released in 1985, Everybody Wants To Rule The World is a striking track that contrasts lyrics about people’s desire for control with a buoyant new wave sound.

It remains enduringly popular and became the most-streamed song from the entire 1980s on Spotify in 2021.

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Stayin’ AliveBee Gees81rank/position

Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive (Official Music Video)

The Bee Gees’ song included on the soundtrack of the film Saturday Night Fever and released in 1977 became a worldwide hit as an iconic symbol of the disco boom.

With lyrics that powerfully celebrate the importance of life and a pleasantly groovy rhythm, the track achieves a perfect balance that continues to resonate with many people today.

Its influence extends beyond music—it’s even used in medical training.

Give it a listen when you’re getting together to dance with friends or family, or when you want to lift your spirits.

You’re sure to feel an exhilarating bounce in your heart.

Sunday MorningMaroon 582rank/position

Maroon 5 – Sunday Morning

This is a song released from the American band Maroon 5’s 2002 debut album, Songs About Jane.

If you can recreate the vocals of Adam Levine—who was once chosen as the Sexiest Man Alive—at karaoke, it’s sure to get everyone excited.

Last NightMorgan Wallen83rank/position

Morgan Wallen – Last Night (One Record At A Time Sessions)

A song by American singer-songwriter Morgan Wallen that portrays a complicated night with an ex-lover.

Fueled by alcohol, he ends up spending time with someone he had decided never to see again.

Many people have probably experienced that frustrating mix of regret and lingering attachment.

The track is included on the album “One Thing at a Time,” released in January 2023, and it held the No.

1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a total of 16 weeks.

The promotion featuring an NFL star was memorable, too.

For anyone wondering why they can’t seem to let go, the one-night story in this song may offer comfort by saying, “You’re not alone.” Letting yourself fully sink into the sentimentality might even give you the strength to move forward.

Tears in HeavenEric Clapton84rank/position

Eric Clapton – Tears In Heaven (Official Video)

Eric Clapton, lauded worldwide as a guitar god, released this ballad—wrapped in gentle acoustic guitar tones—in 1992 as the theme song for the film Rush.

Behind the song lies a tragic event: the heartbreaking accident involving his son in 1991.

The lyrics, asking whether they might meet again in heaven, reflect a father seeking a glimmer of hope amid profound sorrow.

This classic, which won three major Grammy Awards, is easy to sing thanks to its relaxed tempo and accessible range; those who used to listen to it will likely find themselves singing it with nostalgia and deep feeling.

It’s a perfect choice for moments when you want to deliver something tender and moving.