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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!

Famous Western music musicians (21–30)

Viva La vidaColdplay

Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Official Video)
Viva La vidaColdplay

Titled “Beautiful Life” in Japanese, this song is a 2008 release by the British band Coldplay and was used in commercials for the iPod and iTunes.

The anthem-like track, which conveys a grand sense of scale, builds to a near-religious fervor when the band and audience become one during live performances.

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White RoomCream

Cream – White Room (Royal Albert Hall 2005) (17 of 22)
White RoomCream

A song about depression and despair, created by bassist Jack Bruce and his friend Pete Brown.

Eric Clapton, inspired by Jimi Hendrix, uses a wah-wah pedal on the guitar.

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Famous Western music musicians (31–40)

My SharonaThe Knack

The debut single by the American rock band The Knack.

It was released in 1979.

It became a huge hit in the United States, spending five consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In Japan, it has been used as the theme song for the variety show “Ame Talk.” In 2005, it drew attention for being included on then U.S.

President George W.

Bush’s iPod.

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