Popular Western Birthday Songs [Western Music Ranking]

Ratchet Happy BirthdayDrake1rank/position

Ratchet Happy Birthday

Drake, the world-renowned superstar from Toronto, Canada, continues to dominate the charts with his style that moves fluidly between rapping and singing.

Featured on his album Scorpion, released in June 2018, this track has a distinctive languid mood that sets it apart from typical celebration songs.

His longtime collaborator PARTYNEXTDOOR also contributed to the production, resulting in a sound that evokes the hollow, bittersweet afterglow of a party.

It resonates deeply as a message to someone with whom you share a complex relationship—something that can’t be conveyed with straightforward words.

Give it a listen when you want to set the tone for a slightly bitter, sophisticated night.

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Katy Perry – Birthday (Lyric Video)

Singer-songwriter Katy Perry captivates audiences around the world with her powerful vocals and colorful aesthetic.

She’s also extremely popular in Japan.

Among her songs, the one I recommend for celebratory occasions is this track from the album “Prism.” Released as a single back in 2014, it features a dazzling disco-inspired sound that lifts the spirit.

Its unique music video—where she sneaks into a real party in special-effects makeup—also drew attention, and the song hit No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

If you want to hype up the guest of honor or convey congratulations to a friend, give it a spin.

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Taylor Swift – 22

Evolving from a country songstress into a global pop icon, Taylor Swift continues to captivate listeners with genre-defying music.

This track, beloved as a single from the album Red, is an exuberantly bright party tune themed around the freedom and exhilaration unique to being 22.

In addition to the original version released in October 2012, Red (Taylor’s Version), featuring re-recorded tracks, arrived in November 2021 and remains as popular as ever.

It’s perfect for nights when you want to dress up and go wild with friends like in the music video, and of course for birthday celebrations.

It’s sure to create the happiest moments—so be sure to crank it up with your favorite people!

Here’s to Never Growing UpAvril Lavigne4rank/position

Avril Lavigne – Here’s to Never Growing Up (Official Video)

This is the 18th single by Avril Lavigne, who shocked listeners around the world as a new-generation diva when her debut album “Let Go,” released at the young age of 17, sold about 20 million copies worldwide.

It’s a single cut from her fifth, self-titled album “Avril Lavigne,” and in Japan it was released as a digital-only single.

Riding on a high-quality rock sound, the song delivers a distinctly youthful message that we won’t change even as we grow older, making it a perfect BGM choice for birthday parties.

It’s a stylish rock number that will brighten up parties with friends who remain the same, no matter how many years go by.

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Happy BirthdayStevie Wonder5rank/position

Stevie Wonder – Happy Birthday

Stevie Wonder, who has led the global music scene since the 1970s and left countless masterpieces, also actively engages in social causes.

He created this song to support the movement to make Dr.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a national holiday.

Happy Birthday is included on the album Hotter than July and was also released as a single in June 1981, becoming a popular hit.

Its exuberantly bright sound and catchy melody naturally bring a smile to listeners’ faces.

Play it at a celebration, and it’s sure to fill the entire venue with a happy atmosphere.

Infused with a strong wish for peace, it’s a perfect track to check out for a birthday spent with someone special.

BirthdaySelena Gomez6rank/position

BIRTHDAY

Selena Gomez is a globally popular multi-talented artist.

This work was released in 2013, when she began focusing in earnest on her solo career.

Serving as the opening track of her first solo album, Stars Dance, it also drew attention for unveiling its music video on her 21st birthday.

It’s a dance number where electrified low-end bass intertwines with provocative vocals, delivering a bold, cool sound that overturns her previous idol-like image.

The lyrics depict her confidently enjoying herself as the star of a special birthday night.

It’s perfect as party background music to enjoy with friends, and also a great pick to kick off an important day when you want to motivate yourself.

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Rod Stewart – Havin’ a Party (from It Had To Be You…The Great American Songbook)

This is a song released in 1962 by American singer-songwriter Sam Cooke.

In 1993, British rock singer-songwriter Rod Stewart covered the song during an MTV Unplugged session, and it was later released as a single.