Popular on TikTok! A collection of Western songs recommended for video creation and BGM

You Can’t Hurry LovePhil Collins

You Can’t Hurry Love

The original song was released by The Supremes in 1966.

Since then, various artists have covered it, but my top recommendation among the covers is Phil Collins’s version.

Released in 1982, it became a major hit, charting in both the UK and the US.

The song perfectly suits Phil Collins’s voice, which, for some reason, is so pleasant to listen to.

Nfl Theme (Official Sports Bar Version)Playin’ Buzzed

Nfl Theme (Official Sports Bar Version)

This “NFL Theme (Official Sports Bar Version)” is one of the most famous theme songs in the National Football League and is beloved by many across the country.

It’s widely used on TikTok, primarily in football-related videos.

While it was mostly featured in football content at first, it’s been turning into a global meme recently and is now being used in accident/fail-type videos as well.

With its striking, catchy melody, it pairs perfectly with all kinds of videos.

Be sure to check it out.

Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)Post Malone, Swae Lee

Post Malone, Swae Lee – Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)

This is a masterpiece created as the theme song for the 2018 film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” a collaboration between two popular rappers, Post Malone and Swae Lee.

It has an urban, sophisticated vibe, and the melodic feel of their vocals over a refreshing track is pleasant to the ear, making it easy to listen to even for those who aren’t fans of rap—and it’s catchy too.

If you don’t want something too hard-hitting but want a bright, hip-hop flavored track, this is a perfect pick!

BIZCOCHITOROSALÍA

ROSALÍA – BIZCOCHITO (Official Audio)

“BIZCOCHITO” by Rosalía, a singer-songwriter from Spain, is a track from her third album “Motomami,” released in March 2022.

It’s an upbeat chiptune track with a strikingly avant-garde style that strongly reflects reggaeton and flamenco influences.

The beat—reminiscent of Super Mario—is especially memorable, and on TikTok it’s often used in videos where people introduce their pets to the song’s comical melody.

Be sure to check it out.

It’s TrickyRun-D.M.C.

RUN DMC – It’s Tricky (Official HD Video)

Even within hip-hop, it’s a more mainstream, relatively pop track, so it could have plenty of uses in video production.

The rhyme-driven lyrics fit the street vibe.

The lyrical content is provocative and conveys their passionate belief that becoming skilled at rapping isn’t straightforward.

It also seems like a great match for DIY, hands-on, or making/creation-type videos.

In the music video, the members are shown rapping in the city at night, so definitely consider using this song when filming out on the streets.

Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison

Roy Orbison – Oh, Pretty Woman (Live 1988)

A single released by Roy Orbison in 1964.

Many people likely recognize its distinctive intro as the theme song of the 1990 film Pretty Woman.

It has been covered by numerous artists, with Van Halen’s version being particularly famous.

SeñoritaShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello – Señorita

Señorita, the smash hit duet by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello.

Its biggest appeal is, of course, that it’s a duet sung by a young man and woman, but above all, its sensuality and rich storytelling really stand out.

Combined with a melody that sticks in your head after just one listen, it could be perfect as background music when you want to create a sexy atmosphere.

Since it’s a Latin number, how about choosing it when you need something with a lively, upbeat vibe?