Recommended Western music for women in their 50s: world classics and popular songs
I’ve put together a collection of Western songs beloved by nostalgic women in their 50s!
These tracks have been featured on TV shows and commercials, and covered by many artists, so even younger generations have probably heard them at least once.
So nostalgic!I used to listen to these all the time!
You can almost hear people saying that, can’t you?
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Recommended Western music for women in their 50s: World classics and popular songs (41–50)
B-A-B-YCarla Thomas
If you’re thinking of spending your 50th birthday watching a movie, I recommend the innovative car-action film Baby Driver.
There’s no doubt you’ll want to imitate the scene where the protagonist, Baby, introduces himself by saying, “B-A-B-Y, Baby.” I’m dedicating this track, which could be called the film’s theme song, to you.
Recommended Western music for women in their 50s: World classics and popular songs (51–60)
True ColorsCyndi Lauper
When it comes to hit songs from the ’80s, her presence is indispensable.
Thanks to its lyrics, the song has also been embraced as an anthem for the LGBTQ rights movement.
For a 50th birthday, it might be nice to reminisce about your youth.
Living For LoveMadonna
She, once lauded as an American sex symbol, was born in 1958 and is now in her fifties.
Even so, she remains active as the Queen of Pop, energetically pursuing projects such as directing films.
On her 50s birthdays, her powerful vocals—showing no signs of age—are sure to inspire courage.
HeroMariah Carey
For a 50th birthday, if you want to be swept away by the voice of a diva said to span seven octaves, how about this song? It was also the theme song for TBS’s PyeongChang Olympics coverage.
It’s an anthem that cheers you on as you add another year and continue through life.
If It Hadn’t Been For LoveAdele
A track originally released by Darryl Worley.
The cover version by British singer-songwriter Adele is included as the B-side to her 2010 single “Rolling in the Deep” and on the deluxe edition of the album 21.
HaloBeyoncé
A track that sings about astonishing, heaven-like love.
It was released in 2009 by the American singer Beyoncé and won awards including the Grammys and the MTV Europe Music Awards.
The music video features actor Michael Ealy.
Time After TimeCyndi Lauper
A track released in 1984 by American singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper.
It has been used in numerous media, including the film “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” and McDonald’s commercials, and has been covered by artists such as Miles Davis.