Summary of Western pop music: A comprehensive introduction to famous pop songs from overseas.

Marvin GayeCharlie Puth

Charlie Puth – Marvin Gaye ft. Meghan Trainor [Official Video]

This is a song by popular singer-songwriter Charlie Puth that takes its title directly from legendary soul singer Marvin Gaye.

In Japan, Puth is highly popular—helped by his striking looks—and this track became his memorable major-label debut single, featuring fellow hit singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor as a guest.

With its oldies-style arrangement, timeless melody, and outstanding vocals, it’s a flawless pop song.

A true classic that we highly recommend to anyone enjoying a grown-up romance!

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Time After TimeCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time (Official HD Video)

It goes without saying that this is Cyndi Lauper’s signature song.

With an adult contemporary sound emblematic of the 1980s, its simple yet accessible melody and lyrics are absolutely outstanding—a timeless love classic that will go down in history!

Marygold SkyDaryl Hall & John Oates

Daryl Hall & John Oates – Marigold Sky

The American blue-eyed soul duo that has been active since the mid-1970s is Daryl Hall & John Oates.

This song is the title track from their album released in the 1990s, Marigold Sky.

The color of the sky on the album cover looks like the color of the marigold flower.

BLOW (with Chris Stapleton & Bruno Mars)Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – BLOW (with Chris Stapleton & Bruno Mars) [Official Music Video]

Here is the track that made the whole world exclaim, “Is this really an Ed Sheeran song?!” In the U.S., where EDM and electro scenes are booming, he released a song that’s full-on, hard-hitting hard rock.

However, it’s not just hard for the sake of being hard—it’s a track that proves good music is good, regardless of trends or the times.

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Shape of YouEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Music Video)

This is a pleasant track blending tropical house and pop, crafted by Ed Sheeran from the UK.

It features a light, upbeat rhythm and a distinctive marimba sound, which beautifully complements Sheeran’s warm vocals.

The lyrics portray falling in love with a woman he meets at a bar, depicting a down-to-earth romance between a man and a woman.

Released in March 2017, the song became a massive global hit and has reportedly been streamed over 2 billion times on Spotify.

With its refreshing vibe, it’s perfect for listening during your morning commute to work or school.

Your SongElton John

Your Song – Elton John

A masterpiece by Elton John, who has sold over 300 million records worldwide! When you think of love songs in Western music, this is such a famous track that it’s likely the first to come to mind.

He’s said it’s such a confident work that he hasn’t written another love song since!

CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVEElvis Presley

Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love (Official Audio)

If you want to know America in its greatest era, just listen to Elvis and relive it.

Because Elvis existed, the Beatles were born, and later pop songs and rock grew to this scale.

And after listening, belt it out at karaoke.