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

Have you ever thought, “What kind of cool Western songs are great for video production BGM or for creating a hyped or stylish mood in social media videos?” In recent years, TikTok and other platforms have helped songs spread, and the ways we enjoy music have really expanded! Here, we’re introducing especially popular Western tracks, including classic picks that also work great as BGM.

From creating a lovely atmosphere to unique vibes and even couple videos, these Western songs are hugely popular on TikTok and easy to use in your videos.

Be sure to enjoy them as everyday BGM, too!

Popular on TikTok too! A collection of Western songs recommended for video creation and background music (161–170)

Count On MeConnie Talbot

Connie Talbot – Count On Me (HQ)
Count On MeConnie Talbot

Connie Talbot is a singer from the United Kingdom.

She became widely known after appearing on the British audition program Britain’s Got Talent at the age of six, and she has been active as a singer despite her very young age.

Her rendition of Count On Me, a classic by Bruno Mars, has a catchy pop vibe.

On TikTok, it’s often used for chin-rest videos.

If you’re planning to make a similar video, be sure to check it out!

Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates

Daryl Hall & John Oates – Private Eyes (Official HD Video)
Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates

Right from the start, this track rushes in with a moody vibe—it was a hit song in 1981.

It’s packed with the atmosphere of that era, and you can hear Daryl Hall and John Oates at their most soulfully expressive.

It’s also been used as background music in commercials in Japan, so it’s a familiar and reassuring song, isn’t it?

HeroesDavid Bowie

David Bowie – “Heroes” (Live) [Official Video] [4K]
HeroesDavid Bowie

Included on David Bowie’s 11th album, “Heroes” (Japanese title: Eiyū Yume Gatari).

Released in 1977.

The song was inspired by lovers meeting near the Berlin Wall.

Even after the end of the Cold War and Bowie’s passing, it remains a timeless classic beloved by many.

Let’s DanceDavid Bowie

David Bowie – Let’s Dance (Live)
Let's DanceDavid Bowie

David Bowie, one of the greatest artists from the UK.

Although he passed away in 2016, he has regained popularity after the launch of his official TikTok account.

The work featured here is “Let’s Dance,” but other classics like “Space Oddity” and “Ashes to Ashes” are also trending on TikTok.

With so many iconic songs, his music is a great match for a wide variety of videos.

Highway StarDeep Purple

Deep Purple – Highway Star (Official Video)
Highway StarDeep Purple

The opening track of Deep Purple’s sixth album, Machine Head.

It’s often treated as a kind of textbook piece, packed with the fundamental elements of guitar technique in heavy metal.

Incidentally, the circumstances surrounding the recording of the album that features this song are famously known as a literal blaze.

Let’s Go Trippin ’65Dick Dale & His Del-tones

A lively track by Dick Dale released in 1965 that evokes the heat of the dance hall—sometimes using a song like this as background music might be a great way to change your mood! Dick, a left-handed guitarist from Boston, debuted in 1958.

Doesn’t it sound like something you’ve heard somewhere before? His music was featured in the films Pulp Fiction and Taxi!

Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles

Included on the Eagles’ fifth album, Hotel California.

Released in 1976.

In Japan, it was used in the 1980s for a Nissan Sunny commercial and later as the theme song for the 1996 drama “Sono Ki ni Naru Made.” With its enigmatic lyrics and a performance layered with as many as thirteen guitars, it continues to captivate people across generations.