Recommended Western music for men in their 40s: world classics and popular songs

RelaxFrankie Goes To Hollywood

Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Relax (Official Video)

Their debut single “Relax” was banned by many broadcasters in various countries at the time due to issues with its lyrics.

However, its powerful sound gained popularity, and it has been included in disco compilations and compilation CDs as one of the defining hits of the ’80s.

In Japan, it’s so famous that the chorus alone has even been used in commercials.

Give Me The NightGeorge Benson

George Benson – Give Me The Night (Official Music Video)

Released in the summer of 1980, Give Me The Night was produced by Quincy Jones.

It reached number one on both the soul and jazz album charts.

A classic anthem, it could be heard multiple times in a single night at the disco.

Faith (2010 Remastered Version)George Michael

George Michael – Faith (Official Video)

This is a major hit by George Michael, who disbanded the globally popular duo Wham! in 1986 and made his solo debut the following year.

At the time, the album’s popularity was unimaginable—not listening to it was unthinkable—and the whole world was captivated.

It sold 25 million copies worldwide, and its popularity in Japan was immeasurable.

One More TryGeorge Michael

George Michael – One More Try

It hit No.

1 in the U.

S.

in 1988.

Following Wham!’s breakup and the No.

1 duet “I Knew You Were Waiting” with Aretha Franklin, his solo album was released and went on to become the No.

1 album on the year-end chart.

After reaching No.

2 with the first single “I Want Your Sex,” he achieved the remarkable feat of four consecutive No.

1 hits with “Faith,” “Father Figure,” this song, and “Monkey.”

Do You Believe In LoveHuey Lewis & The News

Huey Lewis & The News – Do You Believe In Love

It reached No.

7 in the U.

S.

in 1982.

This breakout hit was released as a single from their second album, “Picture This.” Huey Lewis had originally spent many years struggling, but he went on to release the classic album “Sports,” achieving massive success that swept away those difficult times.

There’s little more to say about the Back to the Future era, but apart from his own work, he played a major role in the music scene by helping to revive Tower of Power and discovering Bruce Hornsby.

(Just Like) Starting OverJohn Lennon

[Just Like] Starting Over (Stripped Down Mix, 2010)

1980 was the year John Lennon departed this world.

Before that tragic incident, Lennon had released the comeback album Double Fantasy under the name John Lennon & Yoko Ono, and this song was issued as its lead single.

It’s a classic that, while evoking the vintage rock ’n’ roll of the 1950s, also conveys a maturity befitting his age.

Don’t Stop Believin’Journey

Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Official Audio)

It can be considered one of Journey’s signature songs.

With the message of “don’t stop believing,” its vibe fits perfectly.

The band has continued to thrive while evolving their musical style through member changes, a breakup, and a reunion.

Later, in Japan, it became a classic that many remembered again when it was featured in a Nissan Elgrand commercial.