Beautiful, lovely Western music. A roundup of recommended classic songs.
Even if you don’t understand English or don’t usually listen to Western music, songs with beautiful, pure melodies and sounds can be easy to enjoy.
The greatness of music itself transcends language barriers, and many people probably started listening to Western music with a beautiful ballad.
With that in mind, we’ve gathered timeless classics of Western music with stunning, graceful beauty—recommended especially for beginners, regardless of era or genre.
Please enjoy these wonderful songs that may move you to tears with their beauty or fill you with warmth.
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Beautiful, elegant Western music. A selection of recommended classics (11–20)
Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton
The classic song “Lovin’ You,” still loved around the world today, was released in 1974 by Minnie Riperton, a singer-songwriter from Chicago.
Minnie possessed an extraordinarily wide vocal range of five and a half octaves, and that range is fully showcased in this song.
In the phrase at the end of the chorus, the highest note reaches F#6—remarkably high.
It’s achieved using the whistle register, a well-known and highly challenging vocal technique.
This is a track that leaves you in awe of Minnie’s ability to sing impossibly high notes with such beautiful resonance.
Fix YouColdplay
Coldplay, known worldwide as a pop band and for their collaboration with BTS, often draws attention for their catchy, stylish tracks—but their appeal doesn’t end there.
The clear, pure vocals of lead singer Chris Martin are also indispensable when talking about Coldplay.
In particular, the first half of Fix You features an arrangement that puts the vocals front and center, beautifully showcasing his voice.
It’s a song that makes you sigh with the transparency of Chris’s tone and the beauty of his upper range.
On Bended KneeBoyz II Men
“On Bended Knee” is a song released in 1994 by the American R&B group Boyz II Men.
The song expresses the feelings of a man who longs to reconcile with his lover.
After their breakup, he reflects on his actions and, as the title suggests, pleads on bended knee for her to come back—an earnest and heartfelt portrayal.
What beautifully elevates this straightforward emotion is the vocal harmony.
Boyz II Men were especially renowned for their exquisite choral work.
Pay special attention to the chorus, where the harmonies are at their most beautiful.
Night Before ChristmasSam Smith
Singer-songwriter Sam Smith, known for his distinctive high-tone voice, originally focused mainly on ballads, but his musical style has evolved since around “Unholy,” and he’s now exploring a variety of genres.
His Christmas number “Night Before Christmas” is a piece imbued with a soulful vibe.
Because it’s in 3/4 time, the rhythm can be hard for Japanese listeners to feel, but the tempo is very slow and the melodic leaps aren’t extreme, so if you’re comfortable with Black music, definitely give it a try.
Fine By MeChris Brown
This track by American singer Chris Brown features a glittering, 80s-inspired sound and a bouncy beat that’s pleasantly easy on the ears.
The protagonist understands it’s a fleeting, nighttime-only relationship, yet accepts it anyway—a clear-cut love that feels all the more bittersweet.
Released as a single from the acclaimed album “Royalty,” which dropped in November 2015, it’s a Nu-disco number that stands out within an otherwise R&B-centered record.
The cinematic touch—continuing the story from the ending of the “Zero” music video—also captured fans’ hearts.
It’s perfect for nights when you want to feel a little more grown-up, or for moments of solitary reflection.
This melody, painting the portrait of a bittersweet, adult romance, will gently sit beside your complicated feelings.
Leader of the BandDan Fogelberg
Singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg captivated many fans with his lyrical lyrics and beautiful melodies.
This work, dedicated to his father, is a heartwarming ballad that sings of gratitude and respect for the legacy of music.
Through its gentle yet deeply moving melody, one can feel the pride and profound love for the spirit he inherited from his father, who was a bandleader.
Included on the classic 1981 album The Innocent Age, the song went on to reach No.
1 on the U.S.
AC chart the following year.
It’s a number you’ll want to listen to closely on a quiet night when you feel like reflecting on your roots.
Beautiful and lovely Western music. A roundup of recommended classic songs (21–30)
Viva La VidaColdplay
This is a song by the British rock band Coldplay, whose grand strings portray the sorrow of a king who has lost his power, striking straight at the heart.
Released in May 2008 from the album “Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends,” many will remember it for winning Song of the Year at the 51st Grammy Awards.
You may also have heard it in Apple’s iPod commercials.
Among fans, it enjoys overwhelming popularity as “majestic yet bittersweet,” and “like an anthem for life.” The protagonist’s emptiness—“I once ruled the world, and now I sleep alone”—echoes the hollow feeling that can follow great success.
Reflecting on the fragility of life revealed only after reaching the top makes you want to cherish the happiness you have now.