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

Every track is a classic!

But I totally overlooked them.

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.

Playlist

Recommended Western music for men in their 50s: world classics and popular songs
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles		The Eagles’ greatest masterpiece, the album “Hotel…”
2	Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO		Active from 1967 to the present...
3	Lost in LoveAir Supply		Russell Hitchcock’s clear, airy high...
4	You’re Only LonelyJ.D. Souther		Linda Ronstadt, together with the Eagles, and...
5	Born to RunBruce Springsteen		Now it even influences the U.S. presidential election...
6	Stayin’ AliveBee Gees		The blockbuster film starring John Travolta, Saturday…
7	Karma ChameleonCulture Club		Alongside Duran Duran in the early 1980s...
8	Time after timeCyndi Lauper		In the ’80s, the Cinderella who split popularity with Madonna...
9	Dancing QueenABBA		The ABBA craze that swept the world in the mid-1970s...
10	We Are The WorldUSA For Africa		Superstars from the early 80s are addressi...
11	Take On Mea-ha		a-ha’s synth-pop released in 1985...
12	PrivateEyesDaryl Hall & John Oates		Popular since the 1970s as blue-eyed soul…
13	Have Never Been MellowOlivia Newton-John		The words “singing fairy” were used to describe Olivia in the ’70s…
14	9 To 5 (Morning Train)Sheena Easton		A documentary about a woman aiming to become a singer in the UK…
15	I’m In the Mood for DancingThe Nolans		A five-sister group from the UK. Friendly and approachable...
16	I’m Not In Love10cc		A classic song that sings of the heartrending feelings of a man who has fallen in love
17	We’re All AloneBoz Scaggs		It was popular from the late 1970s through the 1980s...
18	Like a VirginMadonna		Said to be the second coming of Marilyn Monroe, provocative…
19	AfricaTOTO		Toto’s classic song that sings of a longing for Africa
20	Upwhere we belongJoe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes		The film starring a young Richard Gere, “An Officer and a Gentleman”…
21	Every breath you takeThe Police		A representative example of the New Wave that emerged in the UK…
22	Band on the RunWings		To the generation that didn’t experience the Beatles in real time…
23	LaylaEric Clapton		Clapton’s classic that portrays a heartrending love
24	Call MeBlondie		When it comes to new wave, the UK is the real home of it...
25	I can’t be honestCHICAGO		「Hard to say I’m sor…
26	Yesterday OncemoreCarpenters		Karen and Richard, the sibling duo the Carpenters…
27	ThrillerMichael Jackson		A story about protecting a loved one from midnight terrors
28	FantasyEarth, Wind & Fire		The album Sun, released in 1977...
29	I Do It for YouBryan Adams		The movie Robin Hood starring Kevin Costner…
30	Anarchy In The UKSEX PISTOLS		Se... who was a symbol of the punk rock movement
31	Your SongElton John		One of Elton John’s signature songs, a timeless classic loved by all generations. Easy to sing.
32	RosannaTOTO		Grammy Award for Record of the Year winner, worldwide…
33	Killer QueenQueen		The catalyst for QUEEN’s worldwide breakthrough…
34	Eye of the TigerSurvivor		Above all, the theme song from the movie Rocky III…
35	HonestyBilly Joel		In the 1980s, the anime that was hugely popular in Japan as well…
36	Don’t Stop Believin’Journey		For young people, American dramas, such as Gl...
37	FootlooseKenny Loggins		A birthday in my 50s—I feel like I've gone back to my youth...
38	The Immigrant SongLed Zeppelin		A birthday in my 50s, celebrating the start of a new year...
39	By The WayRed Hot Chili Peppers		A birthday in my 50s, but I still feel young at heart...
40	Up!Shania Twain		For a birthday in your 50s, if you want to lift your spirits, C...
41	Tomorrow Never DiesSheryl Crow		The film “007: Tomorrow Never Dies”…
42	Happy BirthdayStevie Wonder		This hook phrase—you’ve probably heard it at least once on TV or somewhere…
43	A Song For YouLeon Russell		American singer-songwriter, Leon...
44	Time is on my sideThe Rolling Stones		The Rolling Stones’ “Time Is on My Side” is a cool, understated song that’s easy for men in their 50s to sing.
45	I’ve Never Been To MeCharlene		The original is sung by Randy Crawford…
46	Wonderful tonightEric Clapton		A guitarist/singer who represents the rock world...
47	I Need YouMAURICE WHITE		A leading figure of the 1970s to 1980s fa...
48	Heart of GoldNeil Young		Known in Japan under the title “Kodoku no Tabiji” (A Lonely Road), the song is 1…
49	Maggie MayRod Stewart		With her distinctive husky voice, she has captivated many music fans...
50	Fool To CryThe Rolling Stones		The album “Black…” released in 1976
51	I Want You BackThe Jackson 5		Hit songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s...
52	I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith		Speaking of Hollywood movies, the one released in 1998…
53	We Are The ChampionsQueen		A birthday in my 50s—treating myself, and ju…
54	Dani CaliforniaRed Hot Chili Peppers		It became the theme song for the movie Death Note and caused a stir…
55	Miss a ThingAerosmith		The co-___ who was cast in the movie Armageddon...
56	Love Me TenderElvis Persley		This song is based on an American folk tune…
57	BabeStyx		This song is about one of the members of Styx and his wife...
58	Billy JeanMichael Jackson		With 65 million copies sold worldwide, the best-selling in history…
59	Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For YouGeorge Benson		As a singer and as a jazz guitarist...
60	(Just like) starting OverJohn Lennon		This that John Lennon released in 1980...
61	Say You, Say MeLionel Richie		Born in the United States on June 20, 1949…
62	Highway to HellAC/DC		Band names and song titles of Western music artists...
63	SkyfallAdele		Daniel Craig becomes the sixth James Bo…
64	B-A-B-YCarla Thomas		A 50s birthday spent watching a movie...
65	True ColorsCyndi Lauper		When it comes to hit songs from the ’80s, her presence…
66	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		Perfect for those born in September. The movie “The Strongest…”
67	Living For LoveMadonna		As a sex symbol of America, being...
68	HeroMariah Carey		A birthday in their 50s, with a seven-octave singing voice…
69	Stay With Me ft. Mary J. BligeSam Smith		A duo of past and present Grammy-winning artists performed a duet...
70	RentSeasons of Love		For musical fans. The masterpiece “R…”.
71	20th Century BoyT-REX		It even became the theme song for the movie 20th Century Boys…
72	Let It BeThe Beatles		A relaxed birthday in my 50s...
73	Start Me UpThe Rolling Stones		The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, The Rolling St...
74	I Love YouClimax Blues Ban		The Climax Blues Band is a Sa…
75	Can’t Help Falling In LoveElvis Presly		"I Can't Help Falling in Love" is a rock...
76	Rock With YouMichael Jackson		"Rock with You" is by the King of...
77	The First Time Ever I Saw Your FaceRoberta Flack		The Roberta Flack “Killing Me Softly with His Song”...
78	Tonight’s The Night [Gonna Be Alright]Rod Stewart		Rod Stewart is a singer from the United Kingdom...
79	Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison		Roy Orbison debuted in 1955...
80	Love Me TonightTom Jones		Tom Jones is from Wales, United Kingdom...
81	Sweetheart Like YouBob Dylan		Now also famous as a Nobel Prize in Literature laureate…
82	LatelyStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder’s “Lately…”
83	Don’t CryASIA		To the girl who has been through so much pain, from now on I just want…
84	Melody FairBee Gees		A hit along with the film Melody (a.k.a. Small Love Melody)…
85	As I AmBilly Joel		Billy Joel, who has produced numerous hit songs…
86	Wonderful TonightEric Clapton		「You look wonderful …
87	Kiss on My ListDaryl Hall & John Oates		Daryl Hall & John Oates are a lot...
88	Believe in LoveHuey Lewis & The News		Huey Lewis’s voice is very husky, and...
89	Your smileJames Taylor		「Whenever I see your…
90	Dance With MeOrleans		The title is “Dance with me,” and the sto…
91	Glory of LovePeter Cetera		This song was featured in the film The Karate Kid Part II...
92	I want you to gaze at me.Phil Collins		The lyrics feel a bit like a farewell song…
93	Higher LoveSteve Winwood		「Bring me a higher l…
94	SunshineStevie Wonder		This, too, is Stevie Wonder to his wife...
95	What A Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong		50s birthday, reflecting on life…
96	TequilaThe Champs		A birthday in my 50s, drinks with close friends...
97	Neat Neat NeatThe Damned		In the movie Baby Driver, the bank robber s...
98	Can’t Take My Eyes Off YouBoys Town Gang		Can’t Take My Eyes Off...
99	Tie A Yellow Ribon Round The Old Oak TreeDawn		Dawn is Diana Ross and the Lio...
100	When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge		Percy Sledge was an American singer.
101	Sweet TrapCheap Trick		If you're a rock-loving man in your 50s, then Cheap Trick...
102	My song is your songElton John		El, who is known to be gay in his private life…
103	I wanna knowForeigner		This gentle, ballad-style song is truly for grown-ups…
104	Shining Star of DreamsManhattans		The Manhattans, who debuted in the 1960s…
105	Lonely Night All AlonePaul McCartney		Paul McCartney, who is super famous from the Beatles...
106	Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison		The song itself was released in 1964, and it...
107	Only YouTHE PLATTERS		It’s an old song released in 1995, but…
108	My SharonaThe Knack		It’s a song that became an explosive hit, but ‘Sha…’
109	Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers		Released in 1965, this song became a big hit across the United States...
110	StrangerBilly Joel		Singing while playing the piano, wearing a tie with jeans...
111	I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS		When they debuted, it was said to be inspired by kabuki...
112	I Want To Break FreeQueen		A soulful classic imbued with a spirit that yearns for freedom
113	SailingRod Stewart		Ro..., who moved their base of activities from the UK to the US.
114	Power of LoveHuey Lewis & The News		The theme song of the movie “Back to the Future”…
115	I Go CrazyPaul Davis		As many as 40 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100...