The Appeal of Male Western Music Duos: Recommended Classics and Popular Songs
What kind of music comes to mind when you hear “male duo”? You might instinctively think of vocal-centric styles like pop, folk, or soul.
Those duos are wonderful, of course, but precisely because a duo is the smallest group format, there are many pairs who play a wide range of music with a free, unconstrained sensibility.
In this article, using the theme of male duos as our guide, we’ll introduce a selection of classic Western tracks that cross genre boundaries—not just pop, but rock, techno, hip-hop, and more.
You might even discover, “Wait, that classic was by a male duo?”
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The Appeal of Male Western Music Duos: Recommended Masterpieces and Popular Songs (31–40)
I’m gonna be (500 miles)The Proclaimers
The Proclaimers are a duo band of identical twin brothers from Scotland, UK.
The band formed by Charlie and Craig Reid debuted in 1987.
The single “Letter from America,” released at that time, reached No.
3 on the UK charts.
“I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” was released the following year and, after being used as the theme song for the American film “Benny & Joon,” became a hit, reaching No.
3 on the U.S.
charts.
I Hear You NowJon & Vangelis
Jon and Vangelis is a duo consisting of Jon Anderson, a member of the renowned band Yes, and the synthesizer player Vangelis, famous as the composer of Chariots of Fire.
The unit was formed in 1979, and their first released album, Short Stories, became a hit.
I Hear You Now is a track included on the album.
Won’t Give InThe Finn Brothers
Crowded House, a band sometimes called “the Beatles of Australia.” The Finn Brothers is the duo formed by Neil Finn, the frontman of that band, and his brother Tim Finn.
Want You Back (Won’t Give In) is a track from their 2004 album Everyone Is Here.
Its clear acoustic guitar tones and the brothers’ tight harmonies give it a simple, homespun charm.
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’The Righteous Brothers
The Righteous Brothers are a duo consisting of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, and are one of the groups that epitomize blue-eyed soul.
They debuted in 1963, and the following year released “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” which reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
The song was later covered by Hall & Oates, who were emblematic of blue-eyed soul in the 1980s.
Can’t Hold UsMacklemore & Ryan Lewis
An energetic and uplifting track from the American hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.
It’s infused with pride in their status as independent artists and love for their hometown of Seattle.
Featuring a euphoric, ceiling-shattering beat and powerful rap, the song conveys a strong determination to stay true to their style and keep pushing past limits.
Its grand music video, released in April 2013, also drew attention.
This is a recommended song for those unafraid to take on challenges and who believe in their potential.
Perfect for boosting your mood or motivation.