Recommended Western music for women in their 30s: world classics and popular songs

There You’ll BeFaith Hill

Faith Hill – There You’ll Be (Pearl Harbor Theme 2001)

It became a hit in Japan under the Japanese title “Eternally Loved ~ Pearl Harbor Love Theme” as the theme song for the film Pearl Harbor.

It’s a grand, dramatic ballad with a beautiful melody.

A perfect song for when you want to sing tenderly yet with full emotion.

Big Girls Don’t CryFergie

Fergie – Big Girls Don’t Cry (Personal) (Official Music Video)

A solo song by Fergie, the sole female member of the Black Eyed Peas.

It’s a heartrending love song about deciding to break up despite lingering feelings.

It might be hard to sing as powerfully as Fergie, but the tempo is slow and the melody is easy to sing.

SpotlightJennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson – Spotlight (Official Video)

A track by Jennifer Hudson, known for her powerful, soulful vocals.

Set to an uptempo beat, the lyrics express frustrations and doubts about a lover, resonating poignantly with the heart.

With a steady tempo and tone, it’s an easy song to take on.

Belting it out with full-on style will feel amazing.

Hold My HandJess Glynne

Jess Glynne – Hold My Hand [Official Video]

The difficulty seems high, but set to an exhilarating, fast-paced melody, it feels like a song that could put you in the best mood.

Her vocals are also captivating—they even make the cute phrase, “Darling, hey, hold my hand,” sound cool.

It’s also totally fine to put words you can’t usually say into a song.

Heartbeat SongKelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson – Heartbeat Song

A fast-paced love song by Kelly Clarkson, who debuted from an American audition show and went on to great success.

The song expresses the fluttering excitement of being in love.

With its up-tempo rhythm, it’s a track you’ll want to sing out with a great feeling.

Need You NowLady Antebellum

Lady Antebellum – Need You Now

A poignant love song by Lady Antebellum, the country music artists who were a big hit in Japan.

It sets the heartache of losing a lover to a refreshing melody.

The harmonies between the male and female vocals are beautiful.

If someone can sing the male part, I’d definitely love to ask for your help.

Poker FaceLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Poker Face (Official Music Video)

A danceable Lady Gaga track that many people have heard.

It’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped.

It might be challenging, but if you nail it, you’ll look incredibly cool.

Despite its cool sound, it’s a song about the push and pull of romance.