Recommended Western music for women in their 60s: world classics and popular songs

Hail Holy QueenDeloris Van Cartier

Sister Act – Hail Holy Queen (Deloris and The Sisters)

Sister Act, a classic film that continues to be loved by many viewers, is a heartwarming music-centered movie in which a struggling singer transforms a convent choir so dramatically that she gradually gains recognition from the townspeople and the convent community.

The film features numerous iconic songs, and among them, the most memorable is surely Hail Holy Queen, the first piece performed by the newly evolved choir.

Although it’s a traditional Christian hymn, this rendition is arranged with a decidedly groovy and lively vibe.

As a choral piece, some parts feature frequent improvisational embellishments, but the basic main melody is fairly easy to sing—so consider adding it to your repertoire.

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You’re So VainCarly Simon

Carly Simon – You’re So Vain

The person described in this song is not explicitly identified, and many individuals—such as Cat Stevens and Mick Jagger—have been the subject of rumors.

Carly Simon initially began recording with Harry Nilsson as a backup vocalist, but ultimately entrusted it to Mick Jagger.

Band Of GoldFreda Payne

Band Of Gold , Freda Payne , 1970 Vinyl

Freda Payne is the sister of Scherrie Payne, the lead singer of The Supremes.

This song was released as a single in 1970.

The performance on the recording was by The Funk Brothers, Motown’s house band.

Where Did Our Love Go?The Supremes

Supremes – Where Did Our Love Go (1964) HD 0815007

A song written by Holland–Dozier–Holland, the Motown songwriting team.

The word “baby” appears more than 70 times in the lyrics.

Released as a single in 1964, it became The Supremes’ first No.

1 hit on the charts.

She Loves YouThe Beatles

She Loves You (Remastered 2009)

A pop song that also includes a moral phrase in its lyrics: “Pride can hurt you,” and is known as the first record Ozzy Osbourne ever bought.

In 1964, a German version titled “Sie Liebt Dich” was released.

Like A VirginMadonna

Madonna – Like A Virgin (Official Video)

Madonna, the “Queen of Pop,” is the most successful female artist in history and a living legend who remains active even in her late sixties.

The title track of her masterpiece album Like a Virgin, which sold 21 million copies worldwide, is a signature song of early Madonna.

Produced by Nile Rodgers, with Chic’s rhythm section Tony Thompson and Bernard Edwards, it’s an ’80s mega-hit in which Madonna’s cute vocals shine.

In JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, the name “Like a Virgin” also appears in Part 6, Stone Ocean, as the name of bracelet-type handcuffs used to prevent escapes.

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Got To Give It UpMarvin Gaye

Got To Give It Up

A song produced by Marvin Gaye and engineer-producer Art Stewart.

Released in 1977, it charted on the U.S.

pop, R&B, and dance singles charts.

On this track, Marvin handles both lead and background vocals and also plays keyboards.