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

Crazy in LoveBeyoncé

Beyoncé – Crazy In Love ft. JAY Z

Beyoncé, whose powerful vocals have earned her worldwide popularity.

Released in July 2003, when she transitioned from Destiny’s Child to a solo career, this song portrays a passionate woman who is so head-over-heels in love that she doesn’t care what others say.

Its sound blends brass sampled from the Chi-Lites with a go-go-inspired beat, guaranteed to ignite both clubs and live shows.

It also topped the charts in the U.S.

and the U.K.

simultaneously.

A perfect track for expressing the full intensity of being in love.

We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

Released as a single in August 2012, this track served as the lead single from the album Red.

Inspired by the experience of an ex-boyfriend repeatedly asking to get back together, the song declares, “We are never ever getting back together,” and its catchy electropop and dance sound marked a bold shift from country to pop.

In Japan, it was used as the opening theme for the reality show Terrace House: Boys × Girls Next Door, becoming a tune that stuck with many viewers.

Despite its upbeat melody, the song carries a strong determination to firmly end a relationship, making it perfect for those who’ve gone through a breakup or want to take a fresh step forward.

You Belong With MeTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – You Belong With Me

Taylor Swift is an American singer with an overwhelmingly large female fanbase.

The song I’m introducing is from the period when Taylor was pursuing a country style.

It has a beautiful melody and vocals, and it’s a highly recommended, soothing track to listen to.

All I Want for Christmas Is YouMerry Christmas

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Official Video)

Mariah Carey’s signature song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Although this piece is often cited as a difficult song, it’s not without singable elements.

The tricky part is mainly the slow-tempo opening; once the beat kicks in and the tempo picks up, the kind of wide-interval vocal runs heard in the intro appear less frequently.

Even so, the overall difficulty remains on the higher side, but given its top-tier recognition and popularity, it’s well worth the challenge.

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StitchesShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – Stitches (Official Music Video)

He is a highly popular singer from Canada.

He became famous on the short video sharing platform Vine and gained recognition after signing with a label.

Although still in his teens and very young, he has earned support from female fans thanks to his good looks and beautiful voice.

You Don’t Know My NameAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – You Don’t Know My Name (Official HD Video)

Alicia Keys’s singing voice is soulful and deeply moving.

When she does a piano-and-vocal performance with her husky, melancholic tone, it’s truly breathtaking.

She also writes and composes her own songs, making her a highly recommended artist for anyone who wants to listen to soul music.

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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