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[2026] Moving Western songs that touch the heart: A roundup of recommended classics

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

Many people choose their favorite classics with the hope of experiencing emotions so moving they take your breath away through music.

Of course, values and sensibilities differ from person to person, and the kinds of songs that move us vary widely.

Still, this article brings together timeless Western hits that have touched music fans around the world, spanning eras and genres.

You’ll find not only recent hits but also many golden oldies, making it enjoyable for listeners of all generations.

Be sure to check it out!

[2026] Moving Western songs that touch the heart: A roundup of recommended classics (111–120)

Used To Be YoungMiley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus – Used To Be Young (Official Video)

Used To Be YoungMiley Cyrus

“Used To Be Young,” by American singer Miley Cyrus, appears on her eighth album, Endless Summer Vacation, and was released in August 2023.

After the album’s announcement, the song received high acclaim worldwide and climbed to the top tiers of numerous charts.

This emotional ballad centers on reflecting on youth and embracing oneself, with Cyrus’s clear, resonant vocals leaving a deep impression.

It’s a track that conveys her evolving outlook on life and personal growth, and its universal themes make it easy to see why it has been so widely embraced—a truly outstanding masterpiece.

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Love HurtsNazareth

Love Hurts

Love HurtsNazareth

This is “Love Hurts,” the hit song released in 1974 by Nazareth, the rock band representing Scotland.

The song expresses the pain and suffering that come from loving.

From the vocals of Dan McCafferty, you can feel, almost painfully, the depth of emotion he pours into this track.

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I Don’t Like MondaysThe Boomtown Rats

The Boomtown Rats – I Don’t Like Mondays (Official Video)

I Don't Like MondaysThe Boomtown Rats

A song inspired by 16-year-old Brenda Spencer, who carried out a rifle shooting spree on Monday, January 29, 1979.

It was written by the group’s leader, Bob Geldof, and reached No.

1 on the charts in 32 countries.

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Say SomethingA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera

A Great Big World, Christina Aguilera – Say Something (Official Video)

Say SomethingA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera

A ballad with captivating lyrics featuring the piano as the lead instrument.

The song charted on singles charts in several countries, including Australia and Canada, and became a major global hit.

At the 2015 Grammy Awards, it won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

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Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey – Young and Beautiful

Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey

A song that is also included on the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s film The Great Gatsby.

It was written by Lana Del Rey and Rick Nowels, a songwriter from San Francisco.

The track features Lana’s beautifully deep, speech-like vocal delivery.

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