Western music ranking popular with men [2026]
There may be many men who want to go for a drive while playing stylish Western music in the car.
For those men, I’d like to introduce a recommended ranking of popular Western songs.
If these are in your playlist, they’re all sure to sound cool.
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Western Music Rankings Popular with Men [2026] (71–80)
November RainGuns N’ Roses71rank/position
Known by the nickname “Guns,” Guns N’ Roses has many fans in Japan, and when it comes to their autumn songs, this is the one.
It’s a track themed around marriage, and I especially recommend it to those of you in your late twenties who are starting to think about tying the knot.
Billie JeanMichael Jackson72rank/position
A song released in 1983.
It’s also the song where the moonwalk was performed, and probably everyone tried to imitate it.
It’s included on the album Thriller.
In Japan, Mikí Asakura covered it with Japanese lyrics in 1984.
24K MagicBruno Mars73rank/position
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.
HappyPharrell Williams74rank/position
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.
The Final CountdownEurope75rank/position
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 NowQueen76rank/position
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 Club77rank/position
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 Lauper78rank/position
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 Fears79rank/position
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.
Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!80rank/position
Wham! is a British pop duo formed by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.
Their 1984 release “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” became a hit not only in the UK but also in the United States and elsewhere, propelling them to global stardom.
Featured on their second album, “Make It Big,” the song’s irresistibly bright, feel-good sound is its biggest charm!