[30s] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation]

More Than WordsExtreme57rank/position

Extreme – More Than Words (Official Music Video)

A ballad by Boston-born Extreme, featuring Gary Cherone—who later also found success with Van Halen—released at the height of the MTV Unplugged boom.

Its gentle, acoustic guitar tones made a memorable impression, and the song became a major hit in the United States.

ComplicatedAvril Lavigne58rank/position

Avril Lavigne – Complicated (Official Video)

She’s from the same generation as the woman who led the 2000s girls’ rock boom—weren’t there even people who copied that T-shirt-and-tie look? Turning 30.

It might be fun to reminisce about your youth and reach out to old friends.

All I Want for Christmas Is YouMerry Christmas59rank/position

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Official Video)

Mariah Carey’s signature song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Although this piece is often cited as a difficult song, it’s not without singable elements.

The tricky part is mainly the slow-tempo opening; once the beat kicks in and the tempo picks up, the kind of wide-interval vocal runs heard in the intro appear less frequently.

Even so, the overall difficulty remains on the higher side, but given its top-tier recognition and popularity, it’s well worth the challenge.

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All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey60rank/position

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Official Video)

This song has become such a Christmas classic that there are probably few people who haven’t heard it.

I think it’s a track that can bring people together across generations.

If it’s winter, it’s definitely one of the foreign songs you’ll want to sing.

Don’t worry about your vocal skills—just have fun with it to the fullest.

The GreatestSia61rank/position

Sia – The Greatest (Official Video)

This is a club music masterpiece by Sia, whose deep sound and exceptional vocal sensibility create an overwhelming presence and electrify the listener, showcasing her charisma.

Known for her delicate lyrical approach, it’s a recommended piece for teenagers.

We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift62rank/position

Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

Released as a single in August 2012, this track served as the lead single from the album Red.

Inspired by the experience of an ex-boyfriend repeatedly asking to get back together, the song declares, “We are never ever getting back together,” and its catchy electropop and dance sound marked a bold shift from country to pop.

In Japan, it was used as the opening theme for the reality show Terrace House: Boys × Girls Next Door, becoming a tune that stuck with many viewers.

Despite its upbeat melody, the song carries a strong determination to firmly end a relationship, making it perfect for those who’ve gone through a breakup or want to take a fresh step forward.

Take a BowRihanna63rank/position

Rihanna – Take A Bow

A summer in your thirties.

The love you wished for has come to an end.

These things can happen.

In times like that, why not let Liana’s beautiful voice turn your heartbreak into the past? “It’s over now.” You’re sure to find the courage to draw that line and move on.