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.
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Singer Taylor Swift, with her beauty... |
| 2east | I Want You BackThe Jackson 5 |  play_arrow | The Jackson 5’s debut single, a worldwide hit |
| 3east | Don’t Stop Me NowQueen |  play_arrow | The immortal rock band, Queen. The film “Bohe… |
| 4east | On The FloorJennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull |  play_arrow | The very popular singer Pitbull and J… |
| 5east | What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction |  play_arrow | Celebrate the beauty of women in a youthful pop song |
| 6east | WannabeSpice Girls |  play_arrow | This song reached number one in 37 countries in the '90s and... |
| 7east | Just The Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of unconditional love for a cherished person |
| 8east | TelephoneLady Gaga ft. Beyoncé |  play_arrow | The lady who had become notorious for a very provocative music video… |
| 9east | Uptown FunkMark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | ...so that you can dance even without knowing the Japanese translation or the lyrics. |
| 10east | Rolling in the DeepAdele |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece that passionately sings of the pain of heartbreak and resonates with the heart |
| 11east | Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRockLMFAO |  play_arrow | It was used as a commercial song for the mobile carrier au... |
| 12east | I Feel It ComingThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | The Weeknd is an R&B singer from Canada... |
| 13east | Bye Bye Bye*NSYNC |  play_arrow | Iconic songs from the Deadpool movies |
| 14east | I’m Not In Love10cc |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the heartrending feelings of a man who has fallen in love |
| 15east | Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson | play_arrow | Mark Ronson's smash hit song |
| 16east | Born This WayLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Lady Gaga’s self-affirmation song |
| 17east | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton |  play_arrow | A famous song that sings of Vanessa's pure love |
| 18east | STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | A global hit song that depicts the anguish of love. |
| 19east | Every Breath You TakeThe Police |  play_arrow | A famous song by The Police that portrays an obsession with lost love |
| 20east | Dancing QueenABBA |  play_arrow | A classical melody with a touch of nostalgia... |
| 21east | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | The theme song of the hugely popular, moving film “Armageddon,” and… |
| 22east | Rock N RollAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A rock [band/artist] that has a great many fans in Japan... |
| 23east | Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | It’s a song that became an explosive hit in many countries. It appeals to a wide range of listeners... |
| 24east | Bring Me To LifeEvanescence |  play_arrow | There are so many classic, gothic metal-style works... |
| 25east | WhistleFlo Rida |  play_arrow | Starting with whistling, the acoustic guitar... |
| 26east | Top Of The WorldGreek Fire |  play_arrow | The C… from the Disney animated film “Big Hero 6” |
| 27east | BabyJustin Bieber ft. Ludacris |  play_arrow | As he got older, Ji increasingly began to exhibit problematic behaviors... |
| 28east | FireworkKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Depending on the musical style, I change my outfit and makeup, or my M… |
| 29east | NumbLinkin Park |  play_arrow | They are a popular rock band from the United States. Ha... |
| 30east | Beat ItMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Representative of the Prince of Music, Michael Jackson... |
| 31east | Rock With YouMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael’s sexy classic, coloring the night |
| 32east | Super BassNicki Minaj |  play_arrow | It’s one of the very popular R&B songs... |
| 33east | Live While We’re YoungOne Direction |  play_arrow | Currently, one member has left, so we’re now working as a group of four... |
| 34east | The IslandPendulum |  play_arrow | Working on upbeat electro music... |
| 35east | Don’t Let Me DownThe Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | A top artist who ranks on the international music charts… |
| 36east | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | The song that Whitney handled was the theme for the movie Body... |
| 37east | See You AgainWiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth |  play_arrow | The movie “Fast & Furious SKY MIS… |
| 38east | Baby IAriana Grande |  play_arrow | The enchanting song of the little songstress Ariana |
| 39east | I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | The Backstreet Boys' classic song |
| 40east | Piano ManBilly Joel |  play_arrow | The power of the finest music that resonates with the heart |
| 41east | 24K MagicBruno Mars |  play_arrow | …has earned extremely high acclaim from around the world for its overwhelming prowess. |
| 42east | TOP OF THE WORLDCarpenters |  play_arrow | The Carpenters' masterpieces are top-tier. |
| 43east | Marvin GayeCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | Charlie Puth singing Marvin Gaye |
| 44east | Time After TimeCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | A classic love song that defines an era—a wonderful tune. |
| 45east | Marygold SkyDaryl Hall & John Oates |  play_arrow | Hall & Oates' soul music album |
| 46east | BLOW (with Chris Stapleton & Bruno Mars)Ed Sheeran |  play_arrow | Is this really that Ed Sheeran song?!… |
| 47east | Shape of YouEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s refreshing romantic pop song |
| 48east | Your SongElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s classic song “Love Song” |
| 49east | CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVEElvis Presley |  play_arrow | Experience the best of America through Elvis’s music |
| 50east | Hound DogElvis Presley |  play_arrow | The best-selling solo artist in the world, … |
| 51east | Love Me TenderElvis Presley |  play_arrow | Elvis's classic song “Love Me Tender” |
| 52east | FaithGeorge Michael |  play_arrow | Wha… who also won a Grammy Award in 1988 |
| 53east | As It WasHarry Styles |  play_arrow | Harry Styles’ moving masterpiece |
| 54east | You’re BeautifulJames Blunt |  play_arrow | Brunt: a masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 55east | Separate WaysJourney |  play_arrow | An exhilaratingly old-school-feeling music video, Ameri… |
| 56east | Rock And Roll All NiteKISS |  play_arrow | The quintessential American hard rock band, K... |
| 57east | Crazy For YouMadonna |  play_arrow | Madonna’s first ballad, “Crazy for You.” |
| 58east | This LoveMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5’s sophisticated masterpiece |
| 59east | Billie JeanMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael Jackson's masterpiece |
| 60east | Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get EnoughMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Overwhelming charisma and approachable musicality are hi… |
| 61east | ThrillerMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | A thrilling masterpiece of the music revolution |
| 62east | Morning GloryOasis |  play_arrow | Oasis’s hit song “Morning Glory” |
| 63east | High HopesPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | Panic! at the Disco’s smash hit song |
| 64east | Every Rose Has Its ThornPoison |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song by Poison from the ’80s, a cry from the heart |
| 65east | When Doves CryPrince |  play_arrow | Prince’s classic song “When Doves Cry” |
| 66east | Fight SongRachel Platten |  play_arrow | An inspiring masterpiece filled with courage and hope |
| 67east | Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley |  play_arrow | An Englishman who was very active in the 1980s… |
| 68east | Killing Me Softly With His SongRoberta Flack |  play_arrow | A classic R&B song, a tune that resonates with people's hearts |
| 69east | Bridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel |  play_arrow | A classic by Simon and Garfunkel that offers up love |
| 70east | I Just Called to Say I Love YouStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | A love masterpiece, a magical song that resonates in the heart |
| 71east | God Only KnowsThe Beach Boys |  play_arrow | A love masterpiece, the pinnacle of The Beach Boys |
| 72east | All You Need Is LoveThe Beatles |  play_arrow | A Beatles classic that sings of great love |
| 73east | I WillThe Beatles |  play_arrow | A hidden gem by the Beatles filled with pure love |
| 74east | YMCAVillage People |  play_arrow | Mixing elements of disco, R&B, and dance-pop, it... |
| 75east | Club TropicanaWham! |  play_arrow | Catchy and gentle songs feel pleasant. |
| 76east | Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham! |  play_arrow | Beloved across generations as a Christmas song |
| 77east | Greatest Love Of AllWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | Whitney Houston’s signature num... |
| 78east | SugarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Popular songs by Maroon 5 that will captivate you when you listen |
| 79east | Uptown GirlBilly Joel |  play_arrow | “Confession Song” — Mustering up the courage to express your love! |
| 80east | Teenage DreamKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Katy Perry’s youth-empowerment anthem |
| 81east | YesterdayThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The youthful spirit of the Beatles’ hit classic “Help!” |
| 82east | DandelionThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | A rock song themed around dandelion fortune-telling |
| 83east | My GirlThe Temptations |  play_arrow | A classic R&B song, a famous love song also known from a movie |
| 84east | CrazyAerosmith |  play_arrow | It’s a rock band from the United States. Blue… |
| 85east | Don’t CryASIA |  play_arrow | A song whose intro alone could get you hyped... |
| 86east | I’ll Be ThereThe Jackson 5 |  play_arrow | The ... released on August 28, 1970 |
| 87east | ImagineJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | John Lenn... released in 1971 |
| 88east | Daydream BelieverThe Monkees |  play_arrow | Lyrics that chronicle the memories of the days I spent with her… |
| 89east | Hey, Soul SisterTrain |  play_arrow | It’s a well-known classic by Train, but this… |
| 90east | Hot N ColdKaty Perry |  play_arrow | As the world’s pop princess, Michael J… |
| 91east | Sir DukeStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | The Japanese title is “Beloved Duke.” The sharpness of the opening... |
| 92east | One LoveBob Marley |  play_arrow | In a famous song by the reggae god, Bob Marley, he... |
| 93east | Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates |  play_arrow | It's an evergreen classic from the '80s. The sustained... |
| 94east | Fame ’90David Bowie |  play_arrow | A collaboration with John Lennon. The David Bowie exhibition… |
| 95east | The One I LoveR.E.M. |  play_arrow | An American alternative rock band... |
| 96east | Stay With MeSam Smith |  play_arrow | A timeless song about loneliness and heartbreak reaches the world |
| 97east | All of MeJohn Legend |  play_arrow | When it comes to Western music, this is the song. The beautiful piano... |
| 98east | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | It was a massive hit for a time, and you could hear it everywhere around town… |
| 99east | let IT beThe Beatles |  play_arrow | A band formed with John Lennon as the vocalist… |
| 100east | What A Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong |  play_arrow | The great artist, Louis Armstrong… |