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

BabeStyx

Styx – Babe 1980

This song’s lyrics are about one of the members of Styx leaving on a journey, leaving his wife at home.

Are there any middle-aged men who have made their wives feel lonely by going on solo assignments or business trips and leaving them behind? This is a recommended song for those people.

Billy JeanMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (Official Video)

The first single released from Michael Jackson’s classic album Thriller, which has sold 65 million copies worldwide and was recognized by Guinness as the best-selling album in history.

It’s also famous for the music video in which Michael performs the moonwalk.

Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For YouGeorge Benson

NOTHING’S GONNA CHANGE MY LOVE FOR YOU (with lyrics) – GEORGE BENSON

George Benson has been active for many years as both a singer and a jazz guitarist.

This is his ballad also known by the Japanese title “Unchanging Feelings.” Its message of unwavering love, delivered in his gentle voice, deeply resonates with the heart.

(Just like) starting OverJohn Lennon

Just like starting Over, John Lennon. (Lyrics)

Released in 1980, this song by John Lennon topped the charts in many countries, including the UK, the United States, and Canada, becoming the biggest hit of his solo career.

In Japan as well, it has been widely used as a theme or insert song for TV dramas, commercials, and variety shows.

John’s vocals, as if speaking to a long-time partner, make it a classic that evokes a sense of new hope.

Say You, Say MeLionel Richie

Say you, Say me (1985 White Nights) Lionel Richie

This is a song released in 1985 by Lionel Richie, an American singer-songwriter, lyricist, composer, arranger, and music producer born on June 20, 1949.

It is also known as the theme song for the film “White Nights.” The movingly delivered melody is truly stirring.

Highway to HellAC/DC

AC/DC – Highway to Hell (Official Video)

Are you familiar with the character named Esidisi who appears in the manga JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, which is famous for featuring characters whose names are puns on Western band names and song titles? For a 50th birthday, it might be fun to spend the day listening to music and getting absorbed in a popular manga.

SkyfallAdele

Adele – Skyfall (Official Lyric Video)

This is the theme song of the film Skyfall, in which Daniel Craig played the sixth James Bond.

It’s sung by the powerhouse and Grammy winner Adele, and it won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

For a 50th birthday, it might be nice to spend the day watching the classic film series in order.