Recommended Western music bands for men in their 60s

Train Kept A-Rollin’The Yardbirds

The Yardbirds Train Kept a Rollin’ 1968 720p HD

The Yardbirds were a British rock band active in the 1960s.

They are famous for having included Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck, who later came to be known as three of the world’s greatest guitarists.

It seems that “Train Kept A-Rollin’” was first sung by Tiny Bradshaw in 1951.

I Need To Be In LoveCarpenters

I Need To Be In Love (The Sparkle of Youth) / Carpenters

“I Need to Be in Love” is a single released by the Carpenters in 1976.

The Carpenters were a brother-and-sister pop duo active in the 1970s.

It is said that this was Karen’s favorite song.

With Karen’s gentle vocals and its wistful melody, this masterpiece can move you to tears.

Bridge over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over Troubled Water (from The Concert in Central Park)

This is one of Simon & Garfunkel’s signature songs from the 1960s.

It became their third work to reach No.

1 in the United States.

Written and composed by Paul Simon, it is said to have been influenced by gospel music.

The piano in the intro features a gospel-style performance.

20th Century BoyT-REX

T.Rex “20th Century Boy”

After Tyrannosaurus Rex, the band T.

Rex, active in the 1970s, was a British glam rock band.

Their made-up, performance style was distinctive.

“20th Century Boy” is such a famous song that anyone can recognize it from just the intro.

In Japan, it was also used as the theme song for the film 20th Century Boys.

Viva La VidaColdplay

Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Official Video)

Coldplay, hailing from the United Kingdom, is a rock band formed in 1997.

They debuted in 2000 with the album “Parachutes,” and shot to fame with the single “Yellow.” They went on to release acclaimed albums such as “A Rush of Blood to the Head” and “X&Y,” achieving worldwide success.

The band has won numerous awards, including Brit Awards and Grammy Awards, and boasts album sales of over 100 million.

Their wide-ranging musical style—from piano- and strings-infused tracks to electronica—is a key part of their appeal.

Whether you grew up with their music or are discovering them now, they offer a fresh musical experience.

On The RunElectric Light Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra – On The Run

Electric Light Orchestra is a rock band from England centered around Jeff Lynne.

“On the Run” is included on the classic album Discovery.

The modern production, which fuses rock sounds with electronic elements, is really cool.

Don’t Stop Believin’Journey

Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Official Audio)

“Don’t Stop Believin’” is included on Journey’s 1981 album Escape.

This song, which has been used in many places in Japan as well, is the kind that everyone recognizes after hearing it once.

The tear-jerking melody is outstanding.