Western music ranking popular with men [2026]

Eye Of The TigerSurvivor92rank/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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Yoshizaki Keiko

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Call Out My NameThe Weeknd93rank/position

The Weeknd – Call Out My Name (Official Video)

The Weeknd has masterfully fused synth-pop and R&B, captivating fans around the world with his sound.

Among his songs, one I especially recommend to male listeners is Call Out My Name.

Released in 2018, it peaked at No.

4 on the Billboard Hot 100 shortly after its debut, and stands out for its deep emotion, chronicling lingering feelings for his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez.

The melody is poignant yet elegant, with a gripping power that won’t let go of the listener’s heart.

If you’ve just gone through a breakup or you’re carrying a bittersweet love, you’ll definitely find yourself relating to the lyrics of this track!

Don’t Wanna KnowMaroon 594rank/position

Maroon 5 – Don’t Wanna Know (Official Music Video)

Everyone knows that the right thing to do is to quickly forget the woman you broke up with and move on to the next love.

But you can’t help wondering how she’s doing, whether she has a new boyfriend, and so on.

This is a house-style love song that captures those feelings.

The music video is oddly cute, so it’s a must-see.

And it’s heart-wrenching.

Live While We’re YoungOne Direction95rank/position

One Direction – Live While We’re Young

One Direction is a young band composed of hugely popular members from the UK and Ireland.

When you sing their songs at karaoke, try to bring out their fresh vibe.

It looks cool if you keep the rhythm tight where the guitar riff and melody are in unison.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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How Deep Is Your LoveBee Gees96rank/position

Bee Gees – How Deep Is Your Love (Official Video)

A gem of a ballad whose gently enveloping sweet melody and warm, beautiful harmonies resonate in the heart.

It weaves feelings of deep affection for a loved one and an earnest wish to affirm the depth of that love through delicate emotional expression.

In rain or shine, the strength of the bond between the two who care for each other quietly stirs the heart.

Included on the 1977 soundtrack for the film Saturday Night Fever, the song achieved worldwide success as one of the Bee Gees’ signature tracks.

It spent 17 weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 that same year, and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance the following year.

It continues to soothe many hearts as a song that accompanies a calm night drive or quiet moments with someone special.

Bye Bye Bye*NSYNC97rank/position

*NSYNC – Bye Bye Bye (Official Video)

Isn’t *NSYNC—the American boy band that Justin Timberlake used to be part of and the Backstreet Boys’ eternal rivals—also one of the quintessential male groups in Western pop music? This song was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Although they went on hiatus in 2002, they were an immensely popular boy band.

Later, when they reunited for one day in 2013, this song was performed.

Lose ControlTeddy Swims98rank/position

Teddy Swims – Lose Control (Live)

Teddy Swims is an American singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for his unique style that fuses soul, R&B, and rock.

He first drew attention with cover videos on YouTube and shot to stardom thanks to his overwhelming vocal prowess.

One of his signature songs is this track from his album “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1),” released in June 2023.

It portrays a codependent relationship in which love leads to losing oneself and becoming emotionally unstable.

The song reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and enjoyed a long-running hit.

His vocals, expressing deep dependence on and conflict over a lover, are stunning and will resonate deeply with anyone suffering through a painful romance.