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

Alone Again OrLove

Alone Again Or (2015 Remaster)

Love is a psychedelic rock band from Los Angeles.

This song was written by guitarist Bryan MacLean as a tribute to his mother, who was a flamenco dancer.

It features a psychedelic sound characterized by a fusion of strings, horns, and guitar.

I Heard It Through The GrapevineMarvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye – I Heard It Through The Grapevine (Live)

A song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong.

It has been recorded by several artists, including Gladys Knight & the Pips.

This Marvin Gaye version was released as a single in 1968 and became his first song to reach No.

1 on the charts.

Rock With YouMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Rock With You (Official Video – Upscaled)

A gem of a track worthy of the title King of Pop.

Released in August 1979 by American artist Michael Jackson, this song is characterized by its smooth blend of disco and R&B.

It carries a romantic message wishing to keep dancing all night long, with Michael’s gentle, expressive vocals enhancing its charm.

Dropped as the second single from the album Off the Wall, it became a massive hit, reaching No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The music video, featuring Michael in a sparkling sequined suit singing against a backdrop of laser lights, also drew attention.

It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to surrender to a comfortable rhythm and spend a wonderful night with someone special.

When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge

Percy Sledge – When A Man Loves A Woman (Live)

A single released in 1966.

It reached No.

1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the R&B Singles chart.

Percy Sledge is said to have sung this song with his former lover Lizz King in mind, who had left him to pursue modeling work in Los Angeles.

See Emily PlayPink Floyd

See Emily Play – Pink Floyd Music Video

A song written by Syd Barrett.

The “Emily” in the title was a girl Syd saw when he woke up one night, and it’s unclear whether she was a real person or a drug-induced hallucination.

The slide guitar on this track is played using a Zippo lighter.

Public ImagePublic Image Ltd

Public Image Limited – Public Image

Public Image Limited, commonly known as “PiL,” was formed by Johnny Lydon of the Sex Pistols.

It was a band in which he pursued an image and sound completely different from the Sex Pistols.

This song was released as a single in 1978, and the Danish pop group Alphabeat covered it in 2008.

Hong Kong GardenSiouxsie And The Banshees

Siouxsie And The Banshees – Hong Kong Garden (Official Music Video)

Siouxsie And The Banshees are a British punk group formed in London in 1976.

This song was their first single to enter the UK Top 40.

It was used in Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film Marie Antoinette.