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Lovely Western music

Up-tempo Western music. A song with a good tempo.

There are plenty of times when you feel like boosting your mood with a lively, up-tempo track, right?

On your commute, on the way to school, or during your private downtime…

Up-tempo songs can really refresh your spirits.

This time, we researched great up-tempo tunes based on solid feedback from music fans on our site, carefully selecting a wide range of popular Western tracks—both classics and new releases—spanning everything from rock to dance.

Find your next favorite song!

Upbeat Western music. Fast-tempo songs (41–50)

Run to FreedomLenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz – Are You Gonna Go My Way (Official Music Video)
Run to FreedomLenny Kravitz

In Japan, this is a well-known song that has been featured in numerous TV commercials.

Lenny Kravitz admires artists from the 1960s and 70s such as Led Zeppelin and Curtis Mayfield, and he has long been committed to recording with analog equipment.

MonsterSkillet

Skillet – Monster (Official Video)
MonsterSkillet

The lyrics carry a strong narrative, and the music video portrays that story.

The band is a Christian group composed entirely of members who are Christians.

The music genre is heavy rock, characterized by powerful, hard-rock melodies.

Boys Of SummerDon Henley

Don Henley – The Boys Of Summer
Boys Of SummerDon Henley

This is a solo work by Don Henley, a former member of the Eagles.

It’s a song about the end of summer that, while up-tempo, carries a distinctive sense of melancholy.

With this track, he won the Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance.

Our StoryMako

Mako – Our Story (Official Video)
Our StoryMako

The music features a very distinctive melody that feels somewhere between R&B and EDM.

The melody line, which gradually picks up pace, makes for a very memorable track.

I especially love how the chorus captures the kind of energy you’d hear in a club house setting.

CountdownBeyoncé

Beyoncé – Countdown (Official Video)
CountdownBeyoncé

A playful track released by Beyoncé in 2011.

It samples Boyz II Men’s 1991 track “Uhh Ahh.” The music video, created as a tribute to film stars and others, was directed by Adria Petty.