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

I’m In the Mood for DancingThe Nolans

The Nolans – I’m In the Mood for Dancing (Official Video)

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.

I’m Not In Love10cc

10cc – I’m Not In Love

While outwardly insisting “it’s not like I’m in love,” the song paints the aching feelings of a man who has in fact fallen deeply in love, set against a dreamlike melody.

Released in 1975 by the British rock band 10cc, it topped the UK Singles Chart and reached No.

2 in the US.

It’s said that Eric Stewart drew inspiration from a conversation with his wife.

Featured in the film Guardians of the Galaxy, the track resonates with anyone who can’t suppress their feelings for someone special.

A gem of a ballad that stirs the heart—perfect for listening alone on a quiet night.

We’re All AloneBoz Scaggs

We’re All Alone

Isn’t this person perhaps the prime example of the kind of relaxed, urban-feeling rock known as AOR (Adult Oriented Rock) that became popular with the general public from the late ’70s to the ’80s? Their accessible sound and beautiful ballads were hugely popular in Japan.

Like a VirginMadonna

Madonna – Like A Virgin (Official Video)

Madonna, hailed as the second coming of Marilyn Monroe and bursting onto the music scene with provocative titles and album covers, wielded an influence that extended beyond music into fashion and culture, becoming a major social movement.

AfricaTOTO

Toto – Africa (Official HD Video)

It is a grand masterpiece that sings of a longing for Africa’s mysterious nature and culture.

Mount Kilimanjaro rising high into the heavens, the blessing of gentle rains falling over the Serengeti plains, and the echo of drums resounding through the silence—this vast romance woven in the imagination invites listeners far beyond the horizon.

Showcasing the outstanding musicianship of Toto’s members, the song was included on the album “TOTO IV” in September 1982 and reached No.

1 on the Billboard chart the following February.

Featured in the drama “Stranger Things,” it has become a beloved track across generations.

Recommended for those who wish to spend a leisurely moment while reflecting on its mysterious worldview.

Upwhere we belongJoe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes

Up Where We Belong : Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes

An insert song from the film An Officer and a Gentleman starring a young Richard Gere.

In the climactic scene where this song plays, Richard Gere looks cool even from a man’s perspective.

The harmony between Joe Cocker’s husky voice and Jennifer Warnes’s soaring vocals is also outstanding.

Every breath you takeThe Police

The Police – Every Breath You Take (Official Music Video)

The Police, a quintessential presence in the New Wave that emerged in the UK, initially had a slightly edgy sound that appealed to a niche audience tired of mainstream rock.

But as the 1980s began, their exceptionally tasteful sound broke through in the American music scene as well, and with this song their popularity soared to its peak.