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

I TryMacy Gray

Macy Gray – I Try (Official Video)

Macy Gray is an American singer-songwriter.

It’s a song that expresses feelings of love—pretending to be fine without you, but actually liking you and wanting to be by your side—a slightly twisted inability to be honest, yet still conveying affection.

Don’t Know WhyNorah Jones

Norah Jones – Don’t Know Why

Norah Jones is an American jazz singer who accompanies herself on piano.

This song is also included on the album “Come Away With Me.” It sings of regretting choosing to break up with him, even though she made that decision herself.

Her whisper-like, translucent voice is wonderful.

Fight SongRachel Platten

Rachel Platten – Fight Song (Official Video)

It’s an anthem for life.

How many people around the world have been encouraged by her song? She herself grasped glory only after a long period of groundwork before becoming a singer.

It teaches us that even if it’s something small, if you keep at it—if you keep fighting—one day a great flower will bloom.

I dreamed a dreamSuzan Boyle

SUSAN BOYLE “I DREAMED A DREAM” BRITAINS GOT TALENT 2009 (SINGER) (HD)

Susan Boyle is a British singer who became recognized worldwide overnight when she sang on a popular TV show at the age of 47.

A late-blooming artist, she can only be admired for achieving her dream at that age.

Her warm voice captivates every listener and never lets go.

We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

This song titled “We’re Absolutely Never Getting Back Together.” It’s a breakup song about losing patience with an indecisive boyfriend, and the scenes it describes are so realistic that they’re actually endearing.

The clear, transparent vocals pair beautifully with the acoustic guitar.

Hope I don’t fall in love with youTom Waits

Tom Waits – Hope I don’t fall in love with you

Tom Waits is an American singer-songwriter born in 1949.

With his distinctive voice, he sings many gentle, deeply moving songs.

This song captures the feelings of a slightly weary middle-aged person who senses they might be falling in love, and the stripped-down guitar accompaniment is wonderful.

Please be sure to listen to Tom’s other songs as well.

With Or Without YouU2

U2 – With Or Without You (U2 At The BBC)

There seem to be various interpretations of this song, but to me it feels like the inner conflict and anguish we face when making choices in life.

Like loving someone but not being able to be together.

It might be Bono’s cry about living with his own contradictions.