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

A Whole New WorldMena Massoud, Naomi Scott

Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott – A Whole New World (from Aladdin) (Official Video)

This is the live-action theme song from Disney’s Aladdin, which was released in Japan in the summer of 2019, sung by the two lead actors.

The song itself is famous worldwide, and its soaring, powerful chorus melody is highly memorable.

It’s a classic that even those who haven’t seen the film have likely heard at least once.

The grand arrangement is also excellent, making it a moving masterpiece even when listened to now.

I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen)Post Malone

Post Malone – I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen) (Official Video)

As a bold new musical venture, Post Malone’s latest release can be seen as an ambitious step into the world of country music.

Featuring Morgan Wallen, one of America’s leading country stars, the track was released in May 2024.

Seamlessly blending Post Malone’s distinctive vocals with Wallen’s country flavor, the song captured listeners’ hearts immediately upon release and reached No.

1 on the Billboard charts.

Its lyrics, which sing of universal themes like heartbreak and regret, are sure to resonate deeply with many.

It’s a perfect track for summer drives or as background music while chatting with friends.

Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)Post Malone, Swae Lee

Post Malone, Swae Lee – Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) (Official Video)

This is a track written as the theme song for the 2018 film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” a collaboration between two popular rappers, Post Malone and Swae Lee.

Despite its urban vibe, the two deliver melodically over a breezy track, making it pleasant to listen to—even for those who aren’t into rap—and its catchy groove made it hugely popular.

Hearing the main hook will likely remind many people of how big a trend it was at the time.

Closer ft. HalseyThe Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers – Closer (Lyric) ft. Halsey

A signature song by The Chainsmokers, released in 2016 and reaching No.

1 in the United States.

That same year they came to Japan and performed, and you likely heard it on radio and TV.

Featuring American singer-songwriter Halsey on vocals, this track is a popular, laid-back-tempo tune that still gets your body moving, and it’s played in clubs around the world.

The LocomotionLittle Eva

Little Eva – Loco-motion(1962)

Locomotion is such a bright and happy song that makes you want to hum along.

It has been covered by many artists, including Kylie Minogue and Sylvie Vartan.

This video features the original version released in 1962, composed by Carole King.

Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Official Video)

It’s a poppy, catchy Cyndi Lauper number.

It was Cyndi Lauper’s first single as a solo artist.

The song has been featured in various films and TV shows around the world.

In Japan, EGO-WRAPPIN’ and Kaela Kimura have covered the song in collaboration with N’ Shukugawa BOYS.

ImaginePlastic Ono Band

IMAGINE. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) – John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (with the Flux Fiddlers) HD

This is a solo song by John Lennon of the world-famous band The Beatles.

As an anti-war song, I think many people even listened to it in elementary school music classes.

It seems John Lennon and Yoko Ono were truly very close.