Recommended Western music for men in their 50s: world classics and popular songs
Every track is a classic!
But I totally overlooked them.
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.
Doesn’t that happen to you sometimes?
It happens to me a lot.
This time, I’ve put together a collection of Western songs popular among men in their 50s!
You’ve probably heard many of them, but if you listen again, you might discover something new.
Be sure to check them out.
Recommended Western music for men in their 50s: World classics and popular songs (1–10)
Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles
The Eagles’ masterpiece album, Hotel California, is a landmark in American rock history and, in addition to winning the Grammy Award for Record of the Year, became a record-breaking hit in Japan as well.
The Beverly Hills Hotel featured on the album cover has become a famous tourist spot since the album’s success.
Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO
Active since 1967 and with numerous hit songs, Chicago has many tunes familiar in Japan from commercials and TV.
But the song that shone the brightest was this one from the 1980s, when Peter Cetera’s influence became especially prominent.
From around that time, the band came to be seen less as brass rock and more as one defined by its ballads.
Born to RunBruce Springsteen
Bruce has now become such a heavyweight that he can even influence the U.
S.
presidential election, and you could say his great story began with his signature masterpiece, the explosive Born to Run.
A decade later, in 1984, he would reach his peak with Born in the U.
S.
A.
You’re Only LonelyJ.D. Souther
J.
D.
Souther, a highly influential songwriter who provided songs for many artists representing the West Coast sound of the 1970s, such as Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles, also became well-known as a singer himself thanks to the success of this wistful, melancholic hit.
Lost in LoveAir Supply
Thanks to Russell Hitchcock’s clear, high-tone vocals, the breezy ballads, and an album jacket that evoked the sea and salty breeze, it was especially popular with women.
It even felt like a kind of theme song for surfer girls of the time.
Time after timeCyndi Lauper
A single cut from Cyndi’s second album, True Colors, which rivaled Madonna in popularity in the ’80s.
This era marked the transition from analog records to CDs, and the album’s high-quality digital recording was praised by audio critics.
I’m In the Mood for DancingThe Nolans
A five-sister group from the UK.
With their friendly pop sound and adorable looks, they gained idol-like popularity.
Notably, they enjoyed greater success in Japan than in their home country: while “I’m in the Mood for Dancing” peaked at No.
3 in the UK, it reached No.
1 in Japan.