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

BabooshkaKate Bush

Kate Bush – Babooshka – Official Music Video

Kate Bush is best known for Wuthering Heights, but this is a hit single from her third album, Never for Ever (Japanese title: Mamonogatari).

For Kate fans, it’s a favorite tune on par with Wuthering Heights.

“Babooshka” means “old woman” in Russian.

A fairy-tale-like, mysterious world of love unfolds.

ParadisePhoebe Cates

Phoebe Cates – Paradise (Full song – 1982)

Paradise (1982), often considered a follow-up to the Brooke Shields–starring film The Blue Lagoon.

The film’s star, Phoebe Cates, performed the theme song of the same name.

It’s a gem far too good to be left as just an idol song.

Phoebe’s exotic looks, reflecting her mixed Asian heritage, and her slightly lisping, cute singing voice are delightful.

Incidentally, her husband is the actor Kevin Kline.

Don’t Cry Out LoudRITA COOLIDGE

RITA COOLIDGE – DON’T CRY OUT LOUD(LIVE 1979)

A masterpiece by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Allen.

For some reason, it’s a love song that’s often covered by mature female artists like Melissa Manchester and The Three Degrees.

In Japan, Rita Coolidge’s version is the most familiar.

In fact, Yukari Ito has also sung it in Japanese.

How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)James Taylor

James Taylor – How sweet it is (to be loved by you)

Originally released by Marvin Gaye in 1964.

It has been recorded by many artists, including Junior Walker & the All Stars.

The version by American singer-songwriter James Taylor was released in 1975.

You send meSam Cooke

Sam Cooke You send me Original

A track released in 1957 by American singer-songwriter Sam Cooke.

It was written by Sam’s brother, L.

C.

Cooke.

Selected by Rolling Stone for its “500 Greatest Songs of All Time,” the track has been covered by artists such as Aretha Franklin.

Do Me BabyMeli’sa Morgan

MELI’SA MORGAN DO ME BABY

Melissa Morgan is an R&B singer from New York.

This number, a familiar pick for disco slow-dance time, is an all-time classic where everything is sexy—the moody melody and the breathy vocals alike.

Since the original is by Prince, it’s only natural, isn’t it?

Lost in LoveAir Supply

Air Supply – Lost In Love [ Original Australian Version – FULL AUDIO HD ] [ A Tribute Video ]

Air Supply is a group from Melbourne, Australia.

With their soaring, clear high-register vocals, they produced many hit songs.

This track reached No.

3 on the U.

S.

charts in 1980 and raised their profile.

Though unrelated to the lyrics, perhaps due to the melody and vocal image, the Japanese edition’s album jacket featured a surfing photo.