Summary of Western pop music: A comprehensive introduction to famous pop songs from overseas.
Countless pop songs have emerged on the Western music scene, captivating music fans around the world.
Beyond catchy, memorable tunes, Western pop delights us in every way—lyrics, singers’ voices, and even the visual aspects like choreography and music videos.
In this article, we’ll introduce a roundup of classic Western pop hits!
From universally known masterpieces to highly recommended tracks, we’ve selected plenty for you to enjoy.
Whether you’re a dedicated fan of Western music or someone who isn’t very familiar with it yet, take this opportunity to give them a listen.
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Summary of Western Pop Music: A Comprehensive Introduction to Iconic International Pop Songs (81–90)
Hey Ya!OutKast
This is the biggest hit from OutKast’s 2003 double album, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.
Incorporating multiple musical styles—from funk to pop to hip-hop—the track won a Grammy Award.
CrazyAerosmith
They are an American rock band.
Their blues-based guitar and Steven Tyler’s vocals make you feel the essence of a true rock star.
“Walk This Way” has been used on the variety show Odoru! Sanma Goten, and its beat was used by a rap group, with whom they also made joint appearances.
Twist & ShoutThe Beatles
The 1960s were an era dominated by the Beatles, and in 1963 this famous Beatles song also became a massive hit.
This number, bursting with rock energy, remains one of the rock standards and a template even today.
Listen to it with due respect.
Don’t CryASIA
It’s a song that can hype you up from the intro alone.
It’s an old track from the ’80s, so if you like AOR from that era you’ll be absolutely pumped, but people used to more modern sounds might find it dated.
Even so, there’s no doubt it’s a classic—so try listening to it while watching the sunrise.
I’ll Be ThereThe Jackson 5
Released on August 28, 1970, this song by The Jackson 5 showcases the remarkable vocals of a young Michael Jackson.
The lyrics seem open to various interpretations, but if you end up arguing while in love or nursing a crush, it would be wonderful to make up as quickly as in this song.
It warms the heart to hear a love song that promises to come running whenever a distant call is heard.