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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A roundup of Western pop music: Introducing famous international pop songs all at once (31–40)
I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston
The song performed by Whitney became the theme song for the movie The Bodyguard.
Written while reflecting on a past heartbreak, it’s a moving piece with uplifting lyrics.
Even now, after all this time, it remains a very popular love song.
See You AgainWiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth
It’s a very famous song that served as the theme for the movie Fast & Furious 7 (Furious 7).
It reached number one on the Oricon chart worldwide.
When the lead actor, Paul Walker, passed away in an accident, it was reportedly dedicated as a tribute song.
Baby IAriana Grande
Here’s a track from the new pop star Ariana Grande, whose small frame produces an unimaginably rich singing voice.
It’s a song packed with her coquettish charm.
If you play this in your car on a nighttime drive, it’s guaranteed to get you hyped up.
I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys
When it comes to a moving song by the American pop idol group Backstreet Boys, it has to be “I Want It That Way,” released in 1999.
The album Millennium, which features the track, climbed high on the charts not only in the United States but around the world.
The powerful vocals of the five members, the harmonized choral work, and the captivating melody blend together to enthrall countless fans as a landmark of ’90s pop.
Still beloved by many today, this song can rightly be called a must-hear classic that showcases the Backstreet Boys at their best.
Piano ManBilly Joel
One of the most wonderful pop/rock songs.
If you love this track, you’ll surely feel like introducing it to someone.
Even if you don’t think much of it yourself, for the other person it will likely feel like a message of support.
Summary of Western Pop Music: A Comprehensive Introduction to Famous International Pop Songs (41–50)
24K MagicBruno Mars
Bruno Mars is an artist whose overwhelming talent has earned him extremely high acclaim around the world.
He’s also a hugely popular top singer in Japan.
Among the many famous songs he’s created, the one that many people might picture as having an especially fun vibe is “24K Magic.” This track evokes 1990s disco-style R&B and delivers a glamorous, upbeat atmosphere throughout.
TOP OF THE WORLDCarpenters
The Carpenters are the pinnacle of female pop groups, offering wonderful melodies.
There are surely people who feel that as long as this song exists, they don’t need any other Western or Japanese music.
With its perfect melody, it’s also one of the most famous songs for karaoke.