Western music popular among women in their 40s. World-famous classics and hit songs.

Saving All My Love For YouWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – Saving All My Love For You (Official HD Video)

“You have a family.

So I’ll keep my love for you in my heart.” This song, which plaintively sings of an illicit love, may leave some listeners in their late thirties and early forties unable to hold back tears.

Conversely, How Will I Know, which sweetly captures the flutter of new love, is also a highly popular track.

Let’s DanceDavid Bowie

David Bowie – Let’s Dance (Live)

In 1983, Bowie—who had previously had a strong art-oriented approach—released the pop, danceable album Let’s Dance under the guidance of hit producer Nile Rodgers.

As soon as the single of the same name started airing on MTV, he shot straight into the mainstream.

Even people who don’t know much about Bowie have probably heard this song.

Livin’ La Vida LocaRicky Martin

Ricky Martin – Livin’ La Vida Loca (Official Video)

This song is familiar to Japanese audiences—Hiromi Go covered it with the famous “Ah, chi-chi,” and it even became Razor Ramon HG’s theme song.

As a child, Ricky was the most popular member of the idol group Menudo.

He became the father of twins via surrogacy in 2008 and came out as gay in 2010.

He continues to be active today, especially across Latin countries.

Take It OffTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Shake It Off

This is an uplifting song by the popular artist Taylor Swift, who delivers works that, while acoustic in sound, are powerful and full of exhilaration.

Its musical style is approachable for women in their 40s and inspires the urge to sing it at karaoke.

Lost In LoveAir Supply

Air Supply – Lost In Love

They are from Melbourne, Australia.

Even amid the AOR boom of the ’80s, they stood out for their romantic vocals and melodies, earning especially strong support from female fans.

In addition to this song, which paved the way for their breakthrough in the United States, they had numerous hit tunes such as “Making Love Out of Nothing at All” and “Even the Nights Are Better.”

Back To BlackAmy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse – Back To Black

Amy Winehouse, a British singer-songwriter of soul, jazz, and R&B, was an immensely promising artist with a powerful voice, but she passed away in 2011 at the young age of 27.

Even so, her songs continue to delight us forever.

Hold Me NowThompson Twins

Thompson Twins – Hold Me Now (Official Video) [4K Remaster]

Even today, you still occasionally hear this song in TV commercials and the like.

It was a hit for Thompson Twins in 1983.

The mixed-gender group—centered on Tom Bailey from London and featuring Alannah Currie and Joe Leeway—disbanded in 1993, but Tom Bailey visited Japan solo in 2014, performing their hits from back in the day live.