Recommended Western music for college students: world classics and popular songs
What Western music is popular among college students right now?
As expected, there are a lot of recent songs.
I feel like many of them are built on a dance music foundation.
If there are any songs you don’t know, definitely check them out!
Try introducing them to your college friends, too.
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Recommended Western music for university students: World classics and popular songs (41–50)
UnconditionallyKaty Perry
This is a popular love song by American singer-songwriter Katy Perry.
The song, written about unwavering, universal love and unconditional love, is described by Katy as a track that “anyone can relate to, regardless of age or gender.”
Firestone ft. Conrad SewellKygo
It was a hot topic at the Rio Olympics too.
This track by Kygo, a popular DJ in tropical EDM, sounds like a hot and passionate love song just from the title.
It may be a love song, but it’s a tune you can dance to without thinking about anything.
Like I’m Gonna Lose You ft. John LegendMeghan Trainor
It’s a popular love song by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor.
Since she had a dream where her partner disappeared, she resolves to cherish them more from now on—that seems to be the gist.
It’s a song that can be taken as both cute and a bittersweet love ballad.
HelloAdele
The atmosphere exudes a sense of tragic melancholy, like a heartbreak song.
Rather than relying on the sound, it seems to be a track that showcases the artist’s own vocal ability.
It may not be hugely popular among younger listeners, but I hope people of all ages will give it a listen.
24K MagicBruno Mars
A track overflowing with party vibes, woven from dazzling sounds and groovy rhythms! Delivered by Bruno Mars, it fuses ’80s funk with modern pop.
It’s the title track of the album “24K Magic,” released in November 2016, and its lyrics evoke the glamour of a night on the town.
The song paints a picture of living the high life and invites listeners into a fun-filled world.
Perfect for lighting up the dance floor—play it at a get-together or party with friends, and everyone will be itching to start dancing!