Famous Western music musicians
In Japan, partly because there are so many outstanding musicians, domestic music holds a large share.
But how about exploring Western music—the origin of rock and pop? We’ve put together a collection of works by prominent Western musicians all in one place.
Thanks to the influence of Hollywood films and overseas TV dramas, Western music is becoming more widely recognized, and by listening to music from around the world, your own horizons are sure to expand!
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Famous Western music musicians (21–30)
Eye Of The TigerSurvivor
This song by the American rock band Survivor was released as the theme for the film Rocky III.
It became a worldwide hit, spending six consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the U.S.
Billboard Hot 100.
Written after reading the film’s script, the song features lyrics centered on challenge and comeback, powerfully emphasizing the importance of having the “will to survive.” It won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance in 1982.
Frequently used in movies and TV shows, it’s also a great pick to listen to before an important game or live performance.
A powerful track that gives you the courage to face adversity!
AfricaTOTO
Formed by a group of highly skilled session musicians, the band had a strong reputation from the start for its meticulously crafted, high-fidelity sound.
Their accessible, straightforward style can be described as rock that epitomizes the 1980s.
Never ForgetTake That
Take That was the biggest and most powerful boy band in the UK in the 1990s.
This song was released as a single right after vocalist Robbie Williams left, and it was sung to Robbie Williams.
The group eventually disbanded afterward, but they have since reunited and are still active.
CannonballThe Breeders
A track released in 1993 by the American alternative rock band The Breeders.
It reached No.
2 on the U.S.
charts and was used in a Nissan commercial.
It was sampled in Shad’s 2012 track “Out Here (Cannonball).”
Joy to the WorldThree dog night
A song by the American rock band Three Dog Night, released in 1971.
It was a single from their 1970 album Naturally.
It reached number one on the U.S.
Billboard chart.
In Japan, it was used as the theme song for the 2002 TV drama Lunch no Joou (Lunch Queen).