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

Another Day In ParadisePhil Collins

Phil Collins – Another Day In Paradise (Official Music Video)

It’s a single released in 1989 by the British musician Phil Collins.

It was a popular song that reached No.

2 on the UK Singles Chart and No.

1 on the Billboard 200.

Later, it was used in Japan for a Mazda “Cronos” commercial.

Easy LoverPhilip Bailey, Phil Colins

Philip Bailey, Phil Collins – Easy Lover

This is the song “Easy Lover,” released in 1984.

It’s a dream collaboration between American R&B singer Philip Bailey and British rock vocalist Phil Collins.

With soulful vocals and a funky rhythm infused with rock elements, it’s an incredibly cool track!

Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)Pink Floyd

Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)

The music video is notable for its strong social message.

This track is among Pink Floyd’s biggest hits of the 1980s.

They still have a devoted fan base, but their highly progressive style was not universally embraced.

However, this song is different.

It can’t exactly be called catchy, yet it was highly regarded by many.

1999Prince

Prince – 1999 (Official Music Video)

This is Prince’s smash-hit album released in 1982, created when he was already brimming with talent from a young age.

With this record, which sold four million copies in the U.

S.

, he instantly stood shoulder to shoulder with the defining artists of the 1980s.

His distinctive songs, vocals, and fashion captivated the entire world.

Another One Bites the DustQueen

Queen – Another One Bites The Dust (Live)

Queen is one of the rock bands that represent the United Kingdom.

They had been active since the 1970s, and in 1980 they released what became the band’s biggest hit: “Another One Bites the Dust.” In Japan, it was hugely popular at the time under the title “Jigoku e Michizure.” Its dance music–like rhythm is complemented by Freddie Mercury’s distinctive vocals, giving it a unique and unparalleled appeal.

StandR.E.M.

R.E.M. – Stand (Video)

When it comes to music of the ’80s, many people might picture a flood of hit songs born from flashy, big-budget productions.

In reality, though, it was also an era when indie bands—who would later sweep the world under the banner of alternative rock—were beginning to find their voice, distinctly separate from the mainstream.

Formed in 1980 in the United States, R.

E.

M.

was truly a pioneering presence.

Regulars on college charts across the country and wildly popular at the time, they continued on to massive success after going major.

“Stand,” included on Green—their first major-label release and the record that can be considered their breakthrough—was a hit notable for its catchy melody even among their catalog.

Influenced by the bubblegum sound of the ’60s, it’s an unusually bright, upbeat pop song for them.

As the band’s self-deprecating remark puts it, it’s “the most ridiculous song we’ve ever written,” and it’s interesting that the lyrics are deliberately straightforward.

That said, the simplicity of the message is precisely what makes it hit so directly.

Rock You Like A HurricaneScorpions

Scorpions – Rock You Like A Hurricane (Official Video)

When it comes to iconic songs of the ’80s, this one is indispensable.

With its powerful guitar riffs and striking vocals, it’s brimming with an energy that electrifies listeners.

Released in 1984, the track reached No.

25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.

S.

and became a global hit.

Featured on the album “Love at First Sting,” it remains one of Scorpions’ signature songs to this day.

It has been widely used in movie and TV soundtracks, and its popularity shows no signs of fading.

Its energetic vibe makes it perfect for lifting your spirits or boosting motivation.

Highly recommended not only for rock fans, but for anyone who needs a surge of power.