[2025] Recommended for people in their 50s! A roundup of timeless, crowd-pleasing Western music classics
People in their 50s today are the generation who spent their youth from the late 1970s to the 1980s, and back then you listened to tons of Western hits that were huge in Europe and the U.
S.
, through TV shows like Best Hit USA and on the radio.
Even now, when you meet old friends and the conversation heats up about music, it’s those songs from back then—many of you are probably like that.
Or maybe you drifted away from Western music, but this time we’re bringing you an article that will revive those passionate, exciting memories from that era!
We’ve rounded up a bunch of massive hits that music-loving 50-somethings can’t help but react to, so feel free to use it as a reference for karaoke or event background music!
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[2025] Recommended for People in Their 50s! A Collection of Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasing Classic Western Hits (21–30)
Going UndergroundJAM
The original band of Paul Weller, who could be called the King of Mods.
People are divided on whether The Jam are punk or mod, but for those of us in our 50s, Paul Weller is a legend either way.
He went on to The Style Council and then a solo career, and he’s still active today, but I chose this song because it’s probably the one that gets people in their 50s most excited.
Start me upRolling Stones
The Rolling Stones had an immense influence, arguably even greater than Zeppelin.
There are still plenty of hardcore fans in their 50s today.
They give off that “active for life” vibe.
Even though they’re such old guys, they’re still incredibly cool.
A few years ago they even headlined a festival.
When it comes to getting the crowd hyped, I thought of this song… but the Stones have so many hype songs that it’s hard to choose!
[2025] Recommended for People in Their 50s! A Compilation of Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasing Western Music Classics (31–40)
Gimme all your lovinZZ Top
With their insanely bearded, grandpa-like look—once you see it, you’ll never forget it—ZZ Top delivers an ultra-powerful, ultra-groovy, super-hyped track.
It’s a classic that instantly lifts your spirits.
I bet tons of men in their 50s were absolutely obsessed with it.
And that guitar? Absolutely phenomenal.
WaterlooABBA
I think people who are now in their fifties were the most into them in real time… ABBA.
They were popular worldwide, but they were insanely popular in Japan too.
I bet lots of guys were totally smitten with Agnetha’s blonde look, but that harmony was on another level.
Their songs were catchy as well.
Everyone—from kids to young people to adults—was humming them.
And of course, the song that really gets everyone going is the one that won Eurovision, right?
Money is everythingCyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper, who was going head-to-head with Madonna at the time.
Her eccentric hair, her outrageous outfits—they blew my mind.
It’s not her most famous song, but it’s the one that gets everyone going “whoa!” and hyped.
I also remember her stunning live performances and powerful vocals.
Greased LightningJohn Travolta
I think this is one of those unforgettable movies for people in their 50s today.
The mega-hit musical film Grease.
John Travolta, who took the world by storm with Saturday Night Fever, shows off his razor-sharp dancing once again.
This is my favorite scene in the whole movie, with my favorite song.
This song will always get your energy to the max, no matter the era.
It’s an eternal crowd-pleaser.
Material GirlMadonna
She’s the Queen of Pop who had the boys obsessed and the girls enthralled.
Personally, this song feels like the one that best epitomized Madonna at the time—her Marilyn Monroe persona was incredibly sexy, and for those who remember that era, this track is especially memorable and sure to get people fired up.