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

Paradise ~Theme of Love~Ann Wilson & Mike Reno

ALMOST PARADISE – Mike Reno feat. Ann Wilson

Ann Wilson was the lead vocalist of Heart, but she also performed outside the group.

Mike Reno is the vocalist of the Canadian band Loverboy.

This song is a ballad that served as the love theme for the film Footloose.

In Japan, it was used in the TV drama Kin’yōbi no Tsumatachi e II.

Saturday NightBay City Rollers

Saturday Night – Bay City Rollers

The Bay City Rollers are a British idol group.

Their trademark was tartan checks, and they were hugely popular in Japan.

With this song, which has a striking intro, they made their American debut, reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts, and launched their career as a global group.

Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters

Yesterday Once More

When it comes to signature songs by the Carpenters, this is the one.

Released in May 1973, it reached No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.

1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

Its nostalgic lyrics and Karen Carpenter’s warm vocals are truly captivating.

Many listeners can relate to the line about how “listening to old songs on the radio brings back days gone by.” It was also hugely popular in Japan, selling over 600,000 copies.

It’s a perfect song for when you’re feeling nostalgic about your youth or want to look back on memories with someone special.

California GirlsDavid Lee Roth

David Lee Roth – California Girls

David Lee Roth is the vocalist of Van Halen.

This song is a hit by the Beach Boys, but it also became a hit as a solo single by David Lee Roth.

It seems that the unexpected song choice and pop sensibility, which one wouldn’t readily associate with his image, were well received.

GloriaLaura Branigan

Gloria — Laura Branigan

Laura Branigan is an American singer who made her solo debut after working as a backup vocalist and is known for hits like “Solitaire” and “Self Control.” This song is an English-lyric adaptation of a work by an Italian singer, and her expansive, powerful vocals leave a strong impression.

La BambaLos Lobos

La Bamba — Los Lobos

Los Lobos is a Los Angeles–based band whose members are Mexican American.

The original version of this song is a traditional piece that has been passed down in Mexico for many years and has been covered by many singers.

Although it was a hit in the United States, it is sung in Spanish.

Radio Ga GaQueen

Queen – Radio Ga Ga (Official Video)

The song “Radio Ga Ga,” included on their 11th album The Works and also a worldwide hit single, features lyrics that liken the band to radio—then said to be in decline—conveying a strong determination that they’re far from finished.

With its simple melody, minimal inflection, and relaxed tempo, it’s easy to sing even for those who feel uneasy about Western pop.

The chorus is guaranteed to turn into a massive sing-along—a timeless number loved across generations.