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

Macho manVillage People

Macho Man - Village People

I get the impression that this BGM plays whenever a muscular guy appears on various shows.

Apparently, in this group, aside from the main vocalist Victor, the other members were hard-gay dancers brought in from gay discos.

The group’s biggest hit is “Y.

M.

C.

A.

,” and the song was later covered by Hideki Saijo as “YOUNG MAN (Y.

M.

C.

A.

).”

break up with your girlfriend, i’m boredAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored (Official Video)

Ariana Grande’s song “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored,” which has garnered over 300 million views on YouTube.

It’s a track brimming with her charm, featuring a slightly mysterious trap beat paired with a sexy vocal performance.

The lyrics are quite provocative, so be sure to give them a read!

GANGNAM STYLEPSY

PSY – GANGNAM STYLE(강남스타일) M/V

This track by the South Korean rapper PSY, released in 2012, became a worldwide hit.

Known in Japan by its Japanese reading as “KannaMU Style,” it’s an EDM song performed in many countries.

With its distinctive choreography, the suit-and-sunglasses look, and the playful charm of Korean-language rap, it likely still leaves a strong impression on many people.

La BambaRitchie Valens

The Real Ritchie Valens – La Bamba

This cheerful, lively song, which is still used in commercials today, is actually a Mexican folk tune arranged in a rock and roll style.

Ritchie Valens was one of the rock and roll stars who sparked a huge boom in the late 1950s, but the chartered plane taking him to a concert crashed, and he passed away at just 17.

Georgy GirlThe Seekers

The Seekers – Georgy Girl (1967 – Stereo)

It’s a famous song that reached No.

2 in the U.

S.

, but since it dates back to 1967, it’s not heard as much these days.

The group, with Judith Durham (a woman) as the lead vocalist, was a vocal quartet of three men and one woman and had many hits.

I think many people know this song from a car commercial, but in fact it was also played in the background of announcement broadcasts for public races in the early 1970s.

Looking back now, it feels a bit too refreshing for gambling.

How Do You Sleep?Sam Smith

Sam Smith – How Do You Sleep? (Official Music Video)

It’s “How Do You Sleep?” by British singer-songwriter Sam Smith, released in 2019.

It expresses the sadness of thinking about a lover whose heart has grown distant.

It’s a poignant ballad that showcases the voice of this Grammy-winning artist, often described as angelic.

The video also features Sam’s first-ever dance performance.

I Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic

OneRepublic – I Ain’t Worried (From “Top Gun: Maverick”) [Official Music Video]

A song by OneRepublic that became the theme for the film Top Gun: Maverick.

With a danceable pop beat, easy-to-understand, singable lyrics and melody, it’s incredibly catchy.

The lyrics, of course, portray the life of Maverick, the protagonist of Top Gun, conveying a highly positive message: don’t be held back by worries—face life without fear.

The bassline reminiscent of old-school R&B and the cool, drum-and-bass-like rhythm are addictive, making you want to listen again and again, and the whistling in the intro is something you’ll want to imitate too!