[20s] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation]

PerfectEd Sheeran11rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Perfect (Official Music Video)

A song by singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, hugely popular in English-speaking countries and in Japan as well.

The guitar tones blend beautifully with the strings, creating a truly luxurious sound.

The music video features many shots that evoke winter, making it perfect for late autumn as we head into the colder season.

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Saitō Ayumu

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HelloAdele12rank/position

Adele – Hello (Official Music Video)

This song was covered by Taka from ONE OK ROCK, and one of my male students practiced it a lot in our lessons! It was the Taka version, but as he kept practicing, he was able to hit the high notes in the chorus cleanly and comfortably.

So it might be a good practice piece, and it’s also a song that feels amazing to sing once you can do it, so I recommend it! The A and B sections are basically low and gentle, but the chorus jumps into high notes, so the trick is to sing without tensing up.

You might feel like belting, but imagine sending the sound far out.

There are also falsetto ad-libs, so if you keep resonating in the space between your eyebrows and the top of your head, switching between chest voice and falsetto will become smoother.

Try to stay mindful of lifting your facial muscles as you sing!

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Kubota Mami

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A Thousand YearsChristina Perri13rank/position

Christina Perri – A Thousand Years [Official Music Video]

This is a song with an unforgettable, heartwarming melody themed around eternal love.

Released in October 2011 as an insert song for the film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, it became a massive hit worldwide.

Christina Perri’s clear, pure vocals gently wrap around the poignant lyrics.

With a narrow vocal range and a simple melody, it’s popular as an easy song to sing at karaoke.

It’s the perfect track for conveying your feelings to someone you’re interested in or expressing love to someone special.

With its relaxed tempo, if you sing it with emotion, it’s sure to resonate in the listener’s heart.

All of MeJohn Legend14rank/position

John Legend – All of Me (Official Video)

A piano ballad written by America’s John Legend for his then-fiancée and now wife, Chrissy Teigen.

It has been covered by artists such as Engelsgleich and Savannah Outen.

A remix version by Dutch DJ Tiësto won a Grammy Award.

24K MagicBruno Mars15rank/position

Bruno Mars – 24K Magic (Official Music Video)

The sparkling, glamorous vibe is truly captivating! This is the lead single from Bruno Mars’s third album, 24K Magic, released in November 2016.

Skillfully blending ’80s synth-funk with ’90s swingbeat grooves, the track bursts with a party-ready energy that evokes the dance floor.

Apparently, the groove came together after a fun session in the studio.

It’s a song that fully showcases Bruno’s playful spirit and musicality, making it perfect for karaoke or event BGM.

It’s sure to add extra sparkle to lively gatherings of teens and people in their twenties.