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.
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Recommended Western music for men in their 50s: World classics and popular songs (41–50)
A Song For YouLeon Russell
Originally released in 1970 by American singer-songwriter Leon Russell, the song was later covered by many artists, including the Carpenters, and became a rock/pop standard.
In this version sung by the songwriter himself, his raspy voice and the piano that seems to cradle his vocals are deeply moving.
Time is on my sideThe Rolling Stones
As a Rolling Stones song that’s easy for men in their 50s to sing, I’d recommend “Time Is on My Side,” which isn’t all that famous.
It’s a somewhat bright ballad with a touch of melancholy and a mature vibe, and it downplays the typical Stones style.
A few years ago, Kenji Sawada sang it in a commercial, and I remember thinking it was really cool.
I’ve Never Been To MeCharlene
The original was sung by Randy Crawford, but isn’t this version sung by Charlene more famous? Known in Japan under the title “Ai wa Kagerō no Yō ni” (“Love Is Like a Heat Haze”), it’s a classic ballad where the gentle vocals shine against a beautiful melody.
Wonderful tonightEric Clapton
Eric Clapton, a guitarist and singer who represents the world of rock.
On the track included in his 1977 album Slowhand, he sings in a deep voice that blends tenderness and wistfulness about the exchanges between a couple on a party night.
The guitar tone, which seems to express gentle affection, is also a highlight.
I Need YouMAURICE WHITE
A classic ballad released in 1985 by Maurice White, known as the leader of Earth, Wind & Fire, a funk/disco band emblematic of the 1970s and 1980s.
Although Maurice White sadly passed away in 2016, this song can be considered a hallmark of his solo career.
Its mellow, beautiful sound also became a hit in Japan at the time, especially in discos.
Heart of GoldNeil Young
Known in Japan under the title “The Lonesome Journey,” this song was included on the 1972 album Harvest, which reached No.
1 in the United States as both an album and a single.
The song was widely sung in Japan amid the height of the folk boom.
Its tale of a traveler seeking the “gold of the heart” resonates deeply with adults who have walked many roads in life.
Maggie MayRod Stewart
One of the signature songs by Rod Stewart, a British singer who captivates many music fans with his distinctive husky voice.
Released in 1971, the song reached number one on the UK charts and also became a hit in the United States.
The lyrics depict a man’s heart torn by a painful romance with an older woman, yet the song’s breezy, pop sensibility is also part of its appeal.