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

Centered on songs from the 1980s to the mid-1990s, pop, rock, hip-hop, and funk from that era are popular.

I believe the sound production of songs from this period was crafted with the greatest care.

Album jackets and the like were also very elaborate.

Be sure to check out these many masterpieces.

Playlist

Recommended Western music for men in their 40s: world classics and popular songs
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Somebody’s Watching MeRockwell		Rockwell’s signature song, a classic featuring Michael
2	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie		The musicality and depth of spirit of David Bowie
3	Undercover Of The NightThe Rolling Stones		The depth of dance rock imbued with political undertones
4	It’s My LifeTalk Talk		A testament to Talk Talk’s musical transformation
5	Crazy for YouMadonna		Madonna’s love song, expressing passion
6	Once In A LifetimeTalking Heads		Innovative music that sings everyday questions
7	Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses		Originally, it was on the 1st album, “Appetite Fo…”
8	The ReflexDuran Duran		The eleven albums that were released worldwide in 1984...
9	Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!		Released in the UK in May 1984, Eng...
10	Uptown GirlBilly Joel		A love story between a young worker and an upper-class woman
11	Burn Rubber On MeGap Band		The Gap Band’s signature funk classic
12	A Night To RememberShalamar		A milestone in 80s dance hits
13	Take your time (Do it right)The SOS Band		A classic hit by an R&B group that represents the ’80s
14	And The Beat Goes OnThe Whispers		An iconic song that sees heartbreak in a positive light, with a rhythm that resonates with the heart.
15	Club TropicanaWham!		Freedom and liberation envisioned in a tropical resort
16	Rock the CasbahThe Clash		The Clash in JoJo Part 5 is named after the band.
17	The Final CountdownEurope		The Swedish rock band, Europe…
18	Virtual InsanityJamiroquai		The British funk band, Jamiroquai…
19	ImagineJohn Lennon		Among John’s solo works, the extremely popular mas…
20	Take On Mea-ha		The Norwegian band a-ha 198...
21	ThrillerMichael Jackson		A story about protecting a loved one from midnight terrors
22	Englishman In New YorkSting		A portrayal of the heart of a British person living in New York…
23	Back In BlackAC/DC		AC/DC's sixth album "Back i…"
24	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		The vocal group that epitomized the ’90s, Ba...
25	HonestyBilly Joel		Among Billy Joel's songs, in Japan, it is co...
26	Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO		One of Chicago’s signature songs. Released in 1982...
27	Good TimesChic		David Bowie and Madonna, and in recent years, Daft…
28	Money Changes EverythingCyndi Lauper		This intense line that sings, “Money is everything!” …
29	Like a VirginMadonna		A song released in 1984. It is included in...
30	Billie JeanMichael Jackson		A song released in 1983. Moonwalk...
31	Don’t Look Back in AngerOasis		This great song by Oasis, a band that Britain is proud of, is now this...
32	Now & ForeverRichard Marx		Richard Mar..., born in Chicago in 1963, ...
33	I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder		The Japanese title is “Kokoro no Ai” (“Love of the Heart”). The film is “Woman in …”
34	Burning heartSurvivor		In 1985, the film Rocky IV…
35	Break Every RuleTina Turner		A singer and dancer with a career spanning 50 years…
36	Material GirlMadonna		Madonna, the pop queen who represents the 1980s
37	The One That You LoveAir Supply		A signature hit by Air Supply representing the 1980s
38	Don’t CryASIA		A major hit by a renowned band of prog members
39	AllentownBilly Joel		The Changing Evaluations of Billy Joel’s “The Nylon Curtain”
40	It’s Still Rock and Roll to MeBilly Joel		Billy Joel is a master of the music world.
41	You May Be RightBilly Joel		A shift in musical style from an urban feel to American rock
42	Call MeBlondie		Famous songs from Richard Gere movies
43	Old Time Rock & RollBob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band		Masterpieces of the 8-beat: a timeless appeal
44	Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi		Bon Jovi, a globally popular rock band
45	Born in the U.S.A.Bruce Springsteen		Bruce Springsteen classic song
46	Run To YouBryan Adams		Bryan Adams's classic song 'Reckless'
47	Do That To Me One More TimeCaptain & Tennille		A classic from the ’80s, a beloved ballad cherished by many.
48	Don’t Dream It’s OverCrowded House		An iconic 80s MTV track, a timeless anthem of hope and solidarity
49	Pour Some Sugar On MeDef Leppard		An iconic song of 80s hard rock
50	I Can Dream About YouDan Hartman		Insert song from the movie “Streets of Fire”
51	ManeaterDaryl Hall & John Oates		A hugely popular Black duo from the 80s
52	Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates		Hall & Oates’ signature song—amazing live!
53	I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)Daryl Hall & John Oates		An iconic song by a popular duo representing the 1980s
54	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie		David Bowie's smash hit song “Let’s Dance”
55	Upside DownDiana Ross		Diana Ross’s signature 1970s song became a huge hit.
56	Money For NothingDire Straits		A famous song co-written with Sting, a big hit on MTV
57	Walk Of LifeDire Straits		Dire Straits’ classic songs and distinctive musical style
58	New FrontierDonald Fagen		A masterpiece that portrays an ironic dance party in the age of nuclear war
59	Union Of The SnakeDuran Duran		The biggest British band on MTV in the ’80s
60	Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)Eurythmics		The electric pop classic “Sweet Dreams”
61	Mutha (Don’t want to go to school today)Extreme		A fusion band of hard rock and funk
62	I Want to Know What Love IsForeigner		The band Forei, representing AOR music
63	Waiting For A Girl Like YouForeigner		A tragic music hit that ranked second for 10 consecutive weeks
64	RelaxFrankie Goes To Hollywood		Even songs banned from broadcast were hit tracks that defined the 1980s.
65	Give Me The NightGeorge Benson		George Benson’s classic song becomes a big hit
66	Faith (2010 Remastered Version)George Michael		George Michael's solo hit song
67	One More TryGeorge Michael		George Michael’s year of major solo hits
68	Do You Believe In LoveHuey Lewis & The News		Huey Lewis's music career
69	(Just Like) Starting OverJohn Lennon		John Lennon’s posthumous album, the final track
70	Don’t Stop Believin’Journey		Don't stop believing; classic hit gains attention again.
71	Separate WaysJourney		A band that achieved great success after adding a vocalist
72	FootlooseKenny Loggins		Explosive hit songs from the ’80s, dance numbers
73	Don’t Fight ItKenny Loggins ft. Steve Perry		An iconic rock ballad that gives you courage
74	Down UnderMen At Work		Popular Australian band tops the U.S. charts
75	Rock With YouMichael Jackson		The Appeal of Michael Jackson's Music
76	Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson's Influence and Music
77	It’s All A GameNational Pastime		Rediscovering the charm of 80s idol bands
78	Another Day In ParadisePhil Collins		Phil Collins’s classic hit; a major smash
79	Easy LoverPhilip Bailey, Phil Colins		Phil Bailey and Collins’s classic song
80	Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)Pink Floyd		Socially conscious songs by Pink Floyd
81	1999Prince		Prince conquers the U.S. with his smash 1982 album
82	Another One Bites the DustQueen		Queen's 'Another One Bites' is a big hit
83	StandR.E.M.		1980s music by the indie band R.E.M.
84	Rock You Like A HurricaneScorpions		A classic by Scorpions that represents the 1980s
85	Holding Back The YearsSimply Red		Simply Red, a US number-one hit song
86	TrueSpandau Ballet		Legendary hit song of the ’80s, a worldwide smash hit
87	Mr. RobotoStyx		A leading band of progressive hard rock appears
88	Eye Of The TigerSurvivor		Survivor’s rock classic “I Am a Champion”
89	Don’t Answer MeThe Alan Parsons Project		Iconic music videos from MTV’s 1980s era
90	You Might ThinkThe Cars		Award-winning 'You Might Think' making waves on MTV
91	Don’t You Want MeThe Human League		Hit songs of 80s new wave
92	CenterfoldThe J. Geils Band		J. Geils' hit tops the U.S. charts at No. 1
93	Shout To The TopThe Style Council		A classic Style Council song from the ’80s
94	Sunday Bloody SundayU2		U2’s early classic album “War” was the catalyst for their breakthrough.
95	We Are The WorldUSA For Africa		A charity song for African hunger relief
96	FreedomWham!		The Christmas song “Last Christmas”
97	Last ChristmasWham!		A classic Christmas song: Wham’s masterpiece “Last Christmas”
98	WaitWhite Lion		The classic by White Lion, A Vow of Love
99	Gimme All Your Lovin’ZZ Top		ZZ TOP's smash-hit album achieves major success in the United States
100	Heaven Is a Place On EarthBelinda Carlisle		An iconic hit from the ’80s, Belinda Carlisle’s classic.
101	ImagineQueen		A masterpiece that prays for peace, loved around the world
102	Don’t You (Forget About Me)Simple Minds		Theme song of “The Breakfast Club”
103	JumpVan Halen		A song released in 1984. It has been used in Japanese TV dramas multiple times...
104	Say You Say MeLionel Richie		With an overwhelming vocal performance, the ’80s…
105	Owner Of A Lonely HeartYES		The United Kingdom, renowned as a towering benchmark of vocal-driven progressive rock…
106	Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire		Earth, Wind & Fire is Japan's di...
107	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		Speaking of hit songs from the '80s, this person's...
108	Get Down On ItKool and The Gang		Kool & The Gang's music is unique, and it...
109	Walk This WayAerosmith		It’s a song from 1975, but in 1986 Run…
110	100%Sonic youth		A kind of rebellion that dispels the image of the ’80s…
111	You Give Love A Bad NameBon Jovi		The Japanese title is “Forbidden Love,” released in 1986…
112	Can’t Take My Eyes Off YouBoys Town Gang		In 1967, Frankie of The Four Seasons…
113	Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire		Earth, an American funk band…
114	I Was Born To Love YouFreddie Mercury		The lead vocalist of the British rock band Queen, Bo...
115	I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS		It became a million-seller and was a big hi…
116	Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd		The 1974 album “Second Helping”…
117	U Can’t Touch ThisMC Hammer		The song’s melody is from Rick James’s “...
118	Can’t Turn You LooseTHE BLUE HEARTS		The composer, with a distinctive singing style, had a profound influence on soul…
119	AfricaTOTO		For TOTO, it's Billboard's Hot 10...
120	Dancing QueenABBA		The Swedish choral group “ABB…”
121	NeverHeart		Anne, my older sister, delivers an energetic vocal performance…
122	Every Breath You TakeThe Police		4 consecutive weeks at number one in the UK, and 8 consecutive weeks on the US Billboard charts…