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

Mamma MiaABBA

ABBA – Mamma Mia (Official Music Video)

These days, this is an ABBA hit song also familiar from the musical.

Major artists like Frank Zappa and Ritchie Blackmore have publicly declared themselves ABBA fans.

While ABBA’s CD sales haven’t been precisely tallied, some say they may be the best-selling artist in the world.

CoolAlesso ft. Roy English

Alesso – Cool ft. Roy English

A synth-pop track released in 2015 by Swedish electronic musician Alesso.

It was inspired by Kylie Minogue’s 2010 track “Get Outta My Way.” The music video was directed by Emil Nava, who has also worked on projects for artists such as Ed Sheeran and Calvin Harris.

Be AlrightAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – Be Alright (Vevo Presents)

A track released in 2016 by the American singer Ariana Grande.

The Australian production duo Twice as Nice worked on its production.

It was performed on the TV show Saturday Night Live in March 2016.

The Bitter TruthBREAKAWAY ft. Kevin Schultz

Breakaway – The Bitter Truth ft. Kevin Schultz (The Bride)

It’s become an essential uptempo Western track.

The lively groove and the soaring chorus made me think, “This is what a rock band is all about.” The powerful vocals and catchy melody are perfectly in sync, making it a genuinely enjoyable listen.

Stayin’ AliveBee Gees

Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive (Official Music Video)

This is a number well-known from the disco film Saturday Night Fever.

It became famous alongside John Travolta’s dancing.

As a complete aside, a paper has been published noting that the song’s tempo matches the ideal rate for chest compressions when performing CPR on someone having a heart attack.