[2025] Western Music You’ve Heard at Least Once — From Trending New Tracks to Timeless Classics

ShallowLady Gaga

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper – Shallow (from A Star Is Born) (Official Music Video)

This is a famous song performed in the film A Star Is Born by Lady Gaga, a global superstar, and Bradley Cooper, who wears many hats as an actor, film director, and singer.

It is a piece that passionately conveys the feelings of the characters in the movie who yearn to know one another more deeply.

It’s one of the tracks from the soundtrack that has sold 3 million copies worldwide.

The gentle tone of the acoustic guitar is very soothing.

As the movie’s theme song, it was featured extensively across many media outlets, so many people are likely familiar with it.

DesperadoThe Eagles

Desperado – Eagles

With its gentle piano tones and soothing vocals that resonate in the heart, this is “Desperado” by the rock band The Eagles.

In Japan, it was used as the theme song for the film “13 Assassins” and as an insert song in the drama “The Grand Family.” When they recorded this track, they reportedly couldn’t afford multiple retakes due to budget constraints.

Even under that pressure, the performance is heartfelt and seamless, showing no sign of the strain.

GraveyardHalsey

Halsey – Graveyard

This is ‘Graveyard,’ released in 2019 by Halsey, a singer-songwriter from the United States.

It’s a song that declares a strong determination to run back to you, no matter how many people say it’s wrong.

Incorporating electropop, it’s comfortable to listen to and can easily become addictive.

The beautiful, story-driven video—so characteristic of her and influenced by film—is a must-see!

Karma ChameleonCulture Club

Culture Club – Karma Chameleon (Official Music Video)

In the chorus, they say “Karma Chameleon,” don’t they? That’s a song by Culture Club, a band from London, England.

It was released in 1983, but it’s a completely lean track with the band’s essence distilled into it, and it still feels fresh even now.

Your SongElton John

Your Song – Elton John

The lead single from Elton John’s second album, “Your Song,” released in 1970—the model for the biographical film Rocketman, which premiered on August 23, 2019.

Praised by many musicians, the song remains beloved today as one of Elton John’s signature early works.

Dub-I-DubMe & My

Me & My – Dub-I-Dub

Me & My is a sister duo from Denmark, and at the time their nurse and bunny-girl outfits generated a lot of buzz.

Contrary to the cute music video, the song has the unexpected theme of decisively dumping a romantic partner.

Although they haven’t been active since, it seems they did reunite for a one-night-only comeback in the past.

Someone Like YouAdele

Adele – Someone Like You (Official Music Video)

This is a track by the British singer Adele, a multiple Grammy winner and nominee.

The song is included on her album 21.

In Japan, it was used as an insert song for the drama A Breathless Summer, starring Emi Takei and Yosuke Eguchi.

Her husky, heart-piercing vocals are especially memorable.