Recommended Western music for women in their 50s: world classics and popular songs

BabeStyx

Babe Styx

It became a million-selling smash for Styx and spent two weeks at No.

1 in the U.S.

in 1979.

It was originally a private song Dennis DeYoung wrote as a birthday gift for his wife.

Their popularity then grew in Japan as well, and they made their first visit there in 1982.

Do It AgainSheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow – Do It Again (Lyric Video)

Sheryl Crow’s new song is a work that symbolizes her 30-year music career.

As one of America’s leading singer-songwriters, Crow conveys her unwavering commitment to musical exploration.

Her distinctive style—fusing rock, pop, and country—is on full display in this piece as well.

Released in February 2024, the song is included on the album “Evolution,” scheduled for release in March of the same year.

Described by Crow herself as “music from the soul,” the track is a gem infused with deep emotion and experience.

Celebrating the journey of seeking life’s joys, it carries a message that resonates with the heart.

womanJohn Lennon

WOMAN. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) – John Lennon (official music video HD)

Released one month after John Lennon’s death, the song reached No.

2 on the U.S.

charts in March 1981.

In Japan, it was frequently used as background music for commercials, TV show theme songs, weather forecasts, and traffic reports.

The lyrics express John’s feelings toward women during his five-year hiatus.

Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison

Oh, Pretty Woman

The song itself is an old one released in 1964, but it gained even more attention thanks to the movie Pretty Woman.

For women, which do you prefer being called: “beautiful” or “cute”? As we get older, being called “cute” somehow feels like we’re being told we look younger—don’t you think?

Dancing QueenABBA

ABBA – Dancing Queen [Lyrics]

ABBA is a Swedish group of four members, consisting of two men and two women.

They gained massive popularity in the 1970s, sold over 370 million albums, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

This song reached number one in 13 countries worldwide and sold 500,000 copies in Japan.

Power of LoveHuey Lewis & The News

The Power of Love (Back to the Future Music Video) [Huey Lewis and the News]

Huey Lewis & The News are a rock band from San Francisco that has produced numerous hits, including FORE!.

This song is a pop-rock number that served as the theme song for the blockbuster film Back to the Future, and it became a million seller.

maniac; nerdy; niche/obsessive (context-dependent)Michael Sembello

Michael Sembello – Maniac

Michael Sembello was originally a guitarist and has also produced other singers.

This song is a dance number from the smash-hit film Flashdance and reached number one in 1983.

It was reportedly originally composed for a horror movie.