Moving Western songs: classic and popular tracks among the world’s most emotional songs.
Unlike Japanese music, one of the advantages of Western music is that you can be moved by the mood of the melody even if you don’t know the lyrics.
This time, I’ve selected Western songs that are especially moving.
In the first half, I’ve prioritized commercially successful works and well-known tracks.
In the second half, I’ve gathered truly moving Western masterpieces, regardless of their popularity or commercial scale.
If you’re well-versed in Western music, you’ll likely encounter masterpieces you haven’t heard before in the latter half—so be sure to check them out!
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Moving Western songs: Masterpieces and popular tracks of the world’s most emotional songs (71–80)
When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne
A track about the feelings of being apart from a lover.
Released by Avril Lavigne in 2007, it reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.
It was sampled in DJ Nate’s 2010 track “Ga Ga Lord R.I.P.”.
ChandelierSia
It’s an astonishing song by the mysterious masked singer Sia.
With her powerful voice, she sings about the pain of her own experience with alcohol addiction and the fleeting pleasure it brings.
By the way, the girl who appears in the music video isn’t Sia herself, but her hairstyle and other features were made to resemble Sia.
Best Friend50 Cent
A track featuring the rhythm of 50 Cent, an American rapper and a leading figure in hip-hop.
It was included on his album released in 2005.
The song also appears on the soundtrack of the 2005 film “Get Rich or Die Tryin’.”
Just the Way You AreBilly Joel
It’s a song by American singer Billy Joel included on his 1977 album “The Stranger,” known in Japan by the title “Suga no Mama de” (“Just the Way You Are”).
It was used in a 2008 commercial for the Toyota Estima.
Sometimes I CryEric Benét
It’s a sexy, mature heartbreak song.
The lyrics are very straightforward: I still can’t forget you.
Even while putting on a brave face, the honest feelings are unbearably painful—it’s a classic filled with that kind of aching sadness.