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 (111–120)
CreepRediohead
It’s the well-known masterpiece ‘Creep’ by the British rock band Radiohead.
Because it became overwhelmingly popular, the band members decided to stop performing it at live shows, which only heightened the song’s legendary status.
I’m Not The Only OneSam Smith
It’s a song about knowing your lover is cheating on you but being unable to tell them properly, singing of complex feelings where affection and hatred are intertwined.
The delicate music and chilling lyrics send shivers down the spine.
Sam Smith’s vocals are nothing short of magnificent.
You’re BeautifulJames Blunt
It’s a song by English singer James Blunt included on his album “Back to Bedlam,” and it was also released as a single.
It was used in a Toyota Vitz commercial and served as an insert song for the drama “Kobayakawa Nobuki no Koi.”
In conclusion
This time, I picked out songs under the theme of Western music that can move you, and I think many of the tracks in the first half were ones you’re already familiar with.
In the second half, there were quite a few songs in languages other than English.
The broader your scope with Western music, the easier it is to find great tracks, so if you’re interested, be sure to check out works from outside the English-speaking world too!