A friend’s song in Western music

Stand By MeBootstraps

Stand By Me

Bootstrap covered Ben E.

King’s classic.

It was used as an insert song in the movie Power Rangers, which features a team of high school heroes.

During Golden Week, it might be fun to relax at home and watch a movie with friends.

Lean on MeBill Withers

Bill Withers – Lean On Me

It’s a song that calls out to a friend, saying, “When you’re going through tough times, I want you to rely on me.” Released by Bill Withers in 1972, it reached number one on the U.S.

Billboard chart that same year.

Its heartfelt message has led to numerous cover versions.

True ColorsCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – True Colors (Official HD Video)

I like you just the way you are.

Cindy’s voice, as if gently whispering kindly to a friend, is truly lovely.

Released as a single in 1986, this song stayed at No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard chart for two weeks that year.

It was also a big hit in Japan.

You’re My Best FriendQueen

Queen – You’re My Best Friend (Official Video)

One of Queen’s early masterpieces.

It has a calm, subdued atmosphere, and there’s none of the flashy edge to Freddie Mercury’s performance here.

You can’t help but be impressed by his vocal prowess and how perfectly in sync the band members are with one another.

We Are the WorldUSA For Africa

USA For Africa – We Are The World (Subtitles)

It’s a song famous as a charity single, created with a star-studded lineup including Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, and Ray Charles.

Addressed to people in Africa suffering from hunger, it sings that everyone on Earth is one family and companions together.