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: Classic and popular tracks among the world's most emotional songs (11–20)
I Love U in MePrince
Prince, an American singer-songwriter whose exceptional musicianship earned him high acclaim from hardcore music enthusiasts around the world, was a standout artist of the 1980s.
Thanks to his popularity and uncompromising musical vision, he was often spoken of as a counterpart to Michael Jackson at the time.
One of his moving masterpieces is I Love U in Me.
Though the title is tricky to interpret, it basically conveys the idea of someone as important as oneself, or someone as dear as oneself.
It’s a work that portrays profoundly deep love—let yourself be swept away by its melody alone, which is enough to move you.
Amiga MiaAlejandro Sanz
Alejandro Sanz is a singer-songwriter from Spain.
He is extremely popular in his home country and has won the Latin Grammy Awards 14 times.
His global recognition has also grown recently thanks to his collaboration with Camila Cabello.
“Amiga Mía,” released in 1997, is a classic Latin pop ballad.
Even if you don’t understand the lyrics, its highly polished, moving melody will resonate with you.
Feeling GoodNina Simone
Nina Simone, whom it’s no exaggeration to call one of the greatest singers in American music history.
During her lifetime, she actively took part in the civil rights movement and, transcending the boundaries of being an artist, influenced countless people.
Among her works, the one that is especially moving is Feeling Good.
Its lyrics carry a sense of hard-won wisdom about life, inspiring not tears but a spine-tingling kind of emotion.
If you love the blues, be sure to give it a listen.
No Habrá Nadie En El MundoBuika
Buika is an artist from the island of Mallorca in Spain.
She’s a leading figure in the genre known as nuevo flamenco, which blends flamenco with elements of jazz and R&B, and she’s also a Latin Grammy winner.
A song of hers I’d highly recommend is No Habrá Nadie En El Mundo.
This track propelled her to worldwide popularity and portrays gratitude and love toward a former partner.
Its mature melody and lyrics offer a uniquely moving experience, and her overwhelming vocal power is one of the highlights!
What a Wonderful WorldLouis Amstrong
Louis Armstrong, the jazz singer beloved by listeners worldwide and known by the nickname “Satchmo,” also earned great popularity as a trumpeter.
When it comes to his moving masterpieces, many people probably think of What a Wonderful World.
This song was created in response to the tragic circumstances of the Vietnam War, and its lyrics carry a message of peace.
Combined with Armstrong’s warm vocals, it’s an exceptionally moving work.