Popular Western music. Latest rankings [2026]

Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHESMarshmello64rank/position

Marshmello – Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHES (Official Music Video)

Marshmello is an American DJ who has gained popularity with his unique marshmallow headgear.

“Here With Me” is a collaboration with the Scottish electropop band CHVRCHES.

Marshmello’s spacious, polished rhythm combined with vocalist Lauren Mayberry’s youthful yet steady and unwavering voice creates a sense of reassurance that isn’t overly casual, making the song very easy to listen to.

For a school sports day, I recommend using it not for intense events but for activities like beanbag tosses or dances.

10,000 HoursDan + Shay, Justin Bieber65rank/position

Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber – 10,000 Hours (Official Music Video)

This is a song born from a miraculous collaboration that crosses the boundaries between country and pop! It’s a luxurious joint work by the talented Nashville duo Dan + Shay and global pop star Justin Bieber, released in October 2019.

The anecdote that it came out just four days after Justin’s wedding further heightens its romantic mood.

The song expresses steadfast love—the desire to know every corner of a loved one’s heart, even if it takes ten thousand hours.

Listening to the warm acoustic tones and the gentle harmonies of the three voices blending together, you can’t help but feel your heart warmed and be moved to tears.

It’s truly a tear-jerking masterpiece that resonates with everyone who holds someone dear.

RoarKaty Perry66rank/position

Katy Perry – Roar

Katy Perry, the American singer-songwriter dubbed the “Princess of Pop,” helped lead the music scene of the 2010s.

This song, known as the lead single from her 2013 album PRISM, is a classic that triumphantly reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

As symbolized by its music video, where she toughens up and awakens in the jungle, its message about overcoming shyness and raising your voice lights a fire in listeners’ hearts.

Its powerful sound—so strong it’s used at sports events like the NFL—is perfect for those make-or-break moments.

When you want to believe in yourself and move forward, it’s sure to give you a push.

Counting StarsOneRepublic67rank/position

OneRepublic – Counting Stars

Have you ever struggled with the gap between ideal and reality, spending sleepless nights anxious about the future? In those moments, this song gently frees the heart from materialistic values, whispering, “Instead of counting money, why not count the stars?” Created by the American band OneRepublic, it offers courage with a message that even the moments that knock you down are proof that you’re alive.

Included on their 2013 album Native and reaching number one on the UK charts, the song was also featured in the film Earth to Echo.

When daily life threatens to make you lose sight of your dreams, simply shifting your focus to what truly matters can make your heart feel a little lighter, don’t you think?

SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire68rank/position

Earth, Wind & Fire – September (Official HD Video)

Just hearing the sparkling horn section in the intro makes your heart start to dance—the definitive disco anthem! It’s a worldwide smash hit by the American musical group Earth, Wind & Fire.

With lyrics that celebrate an irreplaceable, memorable day and a relentlessly positive, euphoric sound, it instantly fills listeners with happiness.

Released in November 1978, the song was included on the greatest hits album The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol.

1 and featured in the film Night at the Museum, continuing to captivate audiences to this day.

Put it on when you’re gathering with your favorite people, and the moments you share might shine even brighter!

My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion69rank/position

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (Taking Chances World Tour: The Concert)

Released in 1997 as the theme song for the film Titanic, this track remains widely beloved as one of Celine Dion’s signature songs.

Winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song and four Grammy Awards, it is a sweeping love ballad that vows eternal love.

Its moving melody, infused with Celtic elements, and Dion’s powerful yet delicate vocals have been etched into the hearts of many alongside the film’s iconic scenes.

It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke thanks to its popularity and grand atmosphere.

Although the high notes in the chorus can be a bit challenging, it’s quite singable if you adjust the key—and the sense of exhilaration when you nail it is exceptional.

F**kin’ PerfectP!nk70rank/position

P!nk – F**kin’ Perfect (Official Video – Explicit)

Speaking of Pink, she’s a singer-songwriter beloved not only for her electrifying performances and outspoken candor, but also for her tough, big-sister persona.

The track introduced here was released as a single from her 2010 greatest hits album, “Greatest Hits… So Far!!!,” and climbed to No.

2 on the charts in her home country, the United States.

Despite a characteristically provocative title that’s very Pink, the lyrics are deeply serious.

It’s a message to everyone who feels life is hard, and it carries special weight precisely because she has stayed true to herself and kept fighting.

If someone you care about is feeling stuck and struggling, please tell them about this song—one that will powerfully reassure them that they are perfect just as they are.