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

Haven’t we all, at least once, heard a song on TV or out in the city and thought, “I know this, but whose song was it again…?” There are handy apps like Shazam these days, but many of us have probably also made the valiant effort of trying to hum the tune to someone to get the answer.

In this article, we’re bringing you a selection of timeless Western hits you’ve likely heard somewhere at least once! The first half focuses on recent and trending tracks, along with long-beloved classics that are enjoying a revival on platforms like TikTok—offering a wide-ranging mix that transcends era and genre.

By reading this, you might finally uncover the truth behind that song you kind of knew! Enjoy!

Playlist

[2025] Western Music You’ve Heard at Least Once — From Trending New Tracks to Timeless Classics
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Invincible (from Kaiju No. 8)OneRepublic		A deeply moving e... that magnificently captures the anime’s worldbuilding
2	Steve’s Lava ChickenJack Black		An irresistibly catchy movie insert song
3	AzizamEd Sheeran		A melody brimming with exotic flair and modern pop...
4	NOKIADrake		A party-filled electropop so...
5	AnxietyDoechii		A heart that faces anxiety and self-identity…
6	lutherKendrick Lamar & SZA		Soulful flow and polished production...
7	Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson		Mark Ronson, released in 2014…
8	Sailor SongGigi Perez		A love song that portrays the bittersweetness and passion of romance.
9	EspressoSabrina Carpenter		A massive hit song that represents 2024, and...
10	Shape of YouEd Sheeran		If you haven’t heard this song in 2017…
11	Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen		Carly Rae Jepsen's representative/most iconic ...
12	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth…
13	Break Free ft. ZeddAriana Grande		An American female si...
14	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		With a musical style rooted in emo and pop-punk…
15	bad guyBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish’s famous song, ‘bad…’
16	HappyPharrell Williams		An upbeat track full of positive energy…
17	Pink Pony ClubChappell Roan		A dance-pop tour de force that portrays self-liberation
18	MessyLola Young		Multicultural Laura Young becomes a big hit on TikTok
19	AbracadabraLady Gaga		Gaga’s new song, a magical dance track that expresses inner conflict
20	That’s So TrueGracie Abrams		Woven with a sophisticated melody and touching, heartfelt lyrics...
21	Guess featuring billie eilishCharli XCX		Charlie XCX, who is from the UK, ...
22	Beautiful Now ft. Jon BellionZedd		Here, “Beautiful Now” is …
23	Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis		This applies to me as well, but those of us who came of age in the 1990s...
24	Kill This LoveBLACKPINK		With overwhelming style and vocal prowess, into the K-pop scene…
25	We Will Rock YouQueen		A British rock ba… released in 1977
26	We Are The WorldUSA For Africa		In 1985, to help alleviate hunger and poverty in Africa...
27	I Was Born To Love YouFreddie Mercury		The film Bohemian Rhapsody was a huge hit...
28	Call Me When You Break UpSelena Gomez, benny blanco, Gracie Abrams		A beautiful portrayal of heartrending lingering feelings and faint wishes, a sele…
29	A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey		A fresh style that fuses country and rap...
30	Stand By MeBen E. King		It might be such a famous song that it hardly needs any explanation...
31	Wake Me UpAvicii		Used across various media and clubs in Japan as well…
32	TasteSabrina Carpenter		Born from heartbreak in love, it's caustic yet humorous…
33	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		The funk music scene of the 1970s
34	Revolving doorTate McRae		A masterpiece that depicts love like a revolving door
35	Symphony feat. Zara LarssonClean Bandit		British electronic group Clea…
36	like JENNIEJENNIE		Jenny’s personality-filled solo debut song
37	Bad DayDaniel Powter		Just listening to the melody, it sounds like a bright, happy song...
38	Shake It OffTaylor Swift		American singer-songwriter Tayl...
39	HeavenAvicii		A music producer from Sweden, D…
40	Scatman (ski-ba-bop-ba-dop-bop)Scatman John		An American-born [person] who gained popularity with their distinctive rapid speech…
41	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		The American rock band, Bon Jovi...
42	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		American male vocal group Backs…
43	Stressed Outtwenty one pilots		A heartfelt anthem for the soul that portrays anxieties about becoming an adult
44	JumpVan Halen		The intro’s totally 80s-style keyboard phr—
45	Uptown GirlBilly Joel		I've heard it in a beverage company's TV commercial...
46	Hey JudeThe Beatles		The world-famous band, The Beatl…
47	Dirty WorkAustin Mahone		Austin Mahone's 'Dirty…'
48	Last ChristmasWham!		The British music group Wham! in 19...
49	SorryJustin Bieber		Jus, a singer who is well-known in Japan through commercials and the like...
50	Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus) [Remix]Lil Nas X		The trend of 2019 delivered by Lil Nas X…
51	The RoseBette Midler		The gentle sound of the piano and Bette Midl...
52	Top of the worldCarpenters		A composer who produced numerous masterpieces, especially in the 1970s...
53	SeñoritaShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello		You'll attract attention from around the world with 'Havana'...
54	Dancing QueenABBA		The Swedish choral group, ABB...
55	Boy With Luv feat. HalseyBTS		B, a leading male hip-hop group representing South Korea…
56	Separate WaysJourney		A tense, suspenseful synthesizer intro, and th…
57	A Whole New WorldMena Massoud, Naomi Scott		The Disn... that was also released in Japan in the summer of 2019
58	I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen)Post Malone		Mr. Post Malone, as a new musical challenge…
59	Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)Post Malone, Swae Lee		The film Spider-Man, released in 2018, ...
60	Closer ft. HalseyThe Chainsmokers		Released in 2016, it reached No. 1 in the United States and…
61	The LocomotionLittle Eva		Locomotion has a very bright and happy vibe...
62	Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper		Pop and catchy Cyndi Laup…
63	ImaginePlastic Ono Band		The globally renowned band, The Beatles, di...
64	GirlfriendAvril Lavigne		A Canadian singer who debuted at the age of 17...
65	SugarMaroon 5		Alternative rock, R&B, and pop...
66	WannabeSpice Girls		The British female idol group Spice…
67	Don’t Start NowDua Lipa		In recent years, many artists have eagerly taken it up...
68	Top of the WorldCarpenters		Top of... that everyone has heard at least once
69	Killing Me Softly With His SongRoberta Flack		“Killi…,” well-known from the Nescafé commercial
70	I Don’t CareEd Sheeran & Justin Bieber		Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber’s…
71	Beauty And A Beat ft. Nicki MinajJustin Bieber		In the 2012 release, Justin Bie...
72	Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison		Released in 1964, Roy Orbison...
73	HappierMarshmello ft. Bastille		American DJ and producer Marshme…
74	STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber		The Australian rapper The Kid La…
75	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		In 1991, Whitney Houston...
76	Bad LiarImagine Dragons		Imagi…, who is mainly active in Las Vegas
77	ABCThe Jackson 5		Young Michael Jackson makes the singer…
78	ShallowLady Gaga		The world-famous superstar Lady Gaga and the actor and film...
79	DesperadoThe Eagles		Gentle piano tones and a soothing singing voice...
80	GraveyardHalsey		A female singer-songwriter from the United States…
81	Karma ChameleonCulture Club		In the chorus, it goes, “Karma Chameleon,” and…
82	Your SongElton John		The biographical film released on August 23, 2019, 'Roke…'
83	Dub-I-DubMe & My		Me & My is a sister duo from Denmark...
84	Someone Like YouAdele		A multiple-time Grammy Award winner and multiple-time nominee...
85	Dance MonkeyTones and I		Singer-songwriter from Australia...
86	Poupee De Cire, Poupee De SonFrance Gall		France Gall’s song released in 1965...
87	Just the Way You AreBilly Joel		It’s a signature song of a man in love. The woman he fell for…
88	7 ringsAriana Grande		Some of you might be thinking, “I’ve heard that somewhere before…”
89	Higher LoveKygo		He has also worked on Ed Sheeran’s smash hit…
90	Party In the USAMiley Cyrus		A country girl comes to the big city of Los Angeles...
91	One Thing RightMarshmello		A music producer and also a DJ, always...
92	Beat ItMichael Jackson		Known by the nickname “King of Pop”…
93	Hold My HandLady Gaga		Released in May 2022, it became a massive hit and...
94	Bad Habits feat. Bring Me The HorizonEd Sheeran		Also hugely popular here in Japan, in the 2010s...
95	Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone		Praised on American Idol, but then...
96	You Need To Calm DownTaylor Swift		A lively, refreshing vibe that’s so Taylor Swift-like…
97	Sweet but PsychoAva Max		American singer-songwriter Av…
98	Left And Right (feat. Jung Kook of BTS)Charlie Puth		The classic car-action film “The Fast and the Fur…”
99	Anti-HeroTaylor Swift		It topped music charts around the world and became a hot topic...
100	Blinding LightsThe Weeknd		…that brilliantly colored the music scene of 2020,
101	Can’t Help Falling in LoveElvis Persley		Something anyone in love or with a one-sided crush can relate to...
102	The Edge Of GloryLady Gaga		Lady Gaga’s second studio album, …
103	Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande		In 2020, Lady Gaga—aka Gaga-sama…
104	CradlesSub Urban		The co… that many users used on TikTok
105	Tuff EnuffThe Fabulous Thunderbirds		Not very well-known in Japan, but in Texas…
106	Macho manVillage People		The part where a muscular guy appears on various shows...
107	break up with your girlfriend, i’m boredAriana Grande		300 million on Ariana Grande’s YouTube…
108	GANGNAM STYLEPSY		The 2012 hi… by the South Korean rapper “PSY”
109	La BambaRitchie Valens		A cheerful, lighthearted song that is still used in commercials today...
110	Georgy GirlThe Seekers		It’s a famous song that reached No. 2 in the US, but the first…
111	How Do You Sleep?Sam Smith		British singer-songwriter Sam …
112	I Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic		By OneRepublic, from the film “Top Gun …”
113	Only YouTHE PLATTERS		Released as a single in 1955, it became an R&B ch...
114	In My FeelingsDrake		It became a worldwide craze under the name “Kiki Challenge”…
115	greedyTate McRae		Tate McRae from Canada 202...
116	Havana ft. Young ThugCamila Cabello		Active as a member of Fifth Harmony…
117	Walk This WayRun-D.M.C.		No matter when I listen to it, it’s flawless—perfectly funky...
118	Take My BreathThe Weeknd		The fifth release overall, which came out in January 2022…
119	On My MindAlex Warren & ROSÉ		A song that paints feelings that shine even when we're apart
120	What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction		Celebrate the beauty of women in a youthful pop song
121	IrresistiblementSylvie Vartan		A French pop artist active since the 1960s…
122	DaylightMaroon 5		Numerous records, including winning the Grammy Award multiple times…
123	As It WasHarry Styles		The British band group, One Direc...
124	abcdefuGAYLE		A singer based in Nashville...
125	Livin’ La Vida LocaRicky Martin		A brass sec… set to passionate Latin rhythms
126	One More TimeDaft Punk		Even if you didn’t know the name Daft Punk…
127	TalkKhalid		If you're going to talk about the modern R&B scene, Khalid is...
128	Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder		Released in 1976, Stevie …
129	You And MeLifehouse		A song about a man for whom things just don’t go smoothly.
130	Without MeHalsey		You have a distinctively cute voice. New Yor—
131	Take On Mea-ha		Vivid melodies and warmth of the synthesizer…
132	OrphansColdplay		The British rock band, Coldplay 2…
133	This HellRina Sawayama		A Japanese singer based in London…
134	All The Things She Saidt.A.T.u.		The Russia-born duo t.A.T.u.'s 200...
135	Beggin’Måneskin		The Summer Sonic scheduled to be held in August 2022...
136	Fly Me To The MoonFrank Sinatra		「Fly Me to the Moon」…
137	Love The Way You Lie ft. RihannaEminem		A shocking song that portrays a violent romance
138	Sunday MorningMaroon 5		A laid-back groove and a soulful voice, warm...
139	toxic till the endROSÉ		A Korean work that depicts the pain and conflict of a toxic romantic relationship...
140	PUSH 2 STARTTyla		An up-and-coming artist from South Africa, Tai…
141	I Will SurviveGloria Gaynor		Active in the disco scene, to the DJs of that time...
142	Sun In Our EyesMØ, Diplo		Danish singer MØ and America’s best-sell...
143	You’ll Be In My HeartPhil Collins		No matter what, this song—famous from Tarzan—just...
144	No Guidance (feat. Drake)Chris Brown		This is the R&B musician, Chris Brow...
145	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		Beyond the bounds of being a blockbuster ballad, ...
146	Leave the Door OpenBruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic		A café with a charming, calm retro atmosphere...
147	drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo		The most important debut song of 2021...
148	Die For You (Remix)The Weeknd & Ariana Grande		The Canadian singer, The Weeknd...
149	Mamushi (feat. Yuki Chiba)Megan Thee Stallion		American rapper Megan Thee Stall—
150	BurnDeep Purple		Listening to Deep Purple leaves a lasting impression...
151	Lose YourselfEminem		Since their major debut in 1999, around the world…
152	SICKO MODE ft. DrakeTravis Scott		Best hip-hop album of 2018 goes to…
153	Heat WavesGlass Animals		A song that isn’t entirely new suddenly draws attention online…
154	HIGHEST IN THE ROOMTravis Scott		The American rapper Travis Scott's...
155	Going Up The CountryCanned Heat		It reached No. 11 in the U.S. in 1969. Pure, hard-core blues…
156	Video Killed The Radio StarThe Buggles		This song became a massive hit, reaching number one on the UK charts at the time...
157	Goo Goo MuckThe Cramps		The much-talked-about drama “U…” streaming on Netflix
158	I Don’t Think That I Like HerCharlie Puth		Charlie Puth from the United States, 2…
159	Not Like UsKendrick Lamar		It could be called the pinnacle of the modern hip-hop scene…
160	NobodyOneRepublic		With a groovy and comfortable melody, the ly…
161	Push My LuckThe Chainsmokers		The duo DJ unit that’s exploding in popularity around the world, …
162	If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens		Its unique rhythm and catchy melody are impres…
163	HomePhillip Phillips		A lover who reflects 'Home' onto themselves…
164	See You Later, AlligatorBill Haley & His Comets		It reached No. 7 in the U.S. in 1956. A bona fide million-seller…
165	vampireOlivia Rodrigo		Lurking in the darkness like a vampire, ravenously devouring human hearts...
166	I WillThe Beatles		It's one of the many masterpieces by the Beatles. As for the song itself…
167	People are PeopleDepeche Mode		Reached No. 13 in the U.S. in 1984. British ni...
168	Rather BeClean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne		A beautiful melody of love and happiness painted by a collaboration song
169	ShotgunGeorge Ezra		A classic song that captures the joy and sense of freedom of travel
170	SupermodelMåneskin		In 2022, even the TV program “Sukkiri”...
171	Hot N ColdKaty Perry		Passionate guitar riffs and striking synthesizers…
172	ZITTI E BUONIMåneskin		Måneskin, a rock band from Italy. …
173	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		An innovative take inspired by Korean drinking games…
174	Mr BrightsideThe Killers		Vivid guitar riffs and a melody that resonates with the heart, and...
175	HelloAdele		A female singer-songwriter who represents the United Kingdom…
176	Calm DownRema, Selena Gomez		Mr. Lema from Nigeria and an American Se...
177	Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan		American singer-songwriter Ch…
178	I Love You SoThe Walters		The American indie pop band, The W…
179	Kiss Me More (ft. SZA)Doja Cat		A somewhat 80s-style, nostalgic track...
180	LaylaEric Clapton		Mr. Jeff Beck, Mr. Jimmy Page, and...
181	I’M GOOD (BLUE)David Guetta & Bebe Rexha		DJ Getta and Lexa's uplifting classic
182	Your Mama Don’t DancePoison		It reached No. 10 in the U.S. in 1989. As you know, Loggins & Me...
183	Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter		A new hit song that passionately sings of a bittersweet love has been born...
184	MILLION DOLLAR BABYTommy Richman		A pop, catchy melody and energ...
185	Perfect DayHoku		A very happy song. Positive, full of dreams and hope...
186	Build a B*tchBella Poarch		A female singer who became famous from TikTok…
187	Que Tire Pa LanteDaddy Yankee		It has been sung in Jamaica since the 1960s and...
188	Dance The NightDua Lipa		British pop star Dua Lipa...
189	Romantic Homicided4vd		A song that spread explosively mainly on social media went vira…
190	Happier Than EverBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish’s name is, well…
191	DreamsThe Cranberries		P&G, which has been available to the public since January 2021...
192	Nothing is Lost (You Give Me Strength)The Weeknd		The Canadian singer, The Weeknd. He...
193	FlowersMiley Cyrus		An American singer-songwriter, Ma...
194	LUNCHBillie Eilish		Became the youngest in history to receive a Grammy Award or an Academy Award…
195	Naatu NaatuRahul Sipligunj, Kaala Bhairava, M.M. Keeravaani		The striking songs of the Indian film “RRR”
196	MONEYLiSA		Korean idol grou... that are gaining popularity around the world
197	I’m In Love With YouThe 1975		Also appearing at SUMMER SONIC 2022...
198	PompeiiBastille		A masterpiece depicting the eruption of Vesuvius
199	Born This WayLady Gaga		Lady Gaga’s self-affirmation song
200	Have You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton-John		A smash hit song by a British singer
201	Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)Taylor Swift		An American singer-songwriter, Te...
202	Song 2Blur		The British rock band Blur in 1997…
203	Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters		Carpenters that resonate in the heart along with nostalgic memories…
204	Made You LookMeghan Trainor		“Made You Look” is Ameri...
205	RushTroye Sivan		A refreshing beat that evokes a midsummer party...
206	HurricanesRina Sawayama		Shohei Ohtani’s commercial and a moving song
207	Season of LoveShiny Toy Guns		With a very refreshing melody, love a...
208	Walk the DinasorWas (Not Was)		It reached No. 7 in the U.S. in 1989. In the intro, the “...
209	Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi		A singer-songwriter representing Scotland…
210	More Than PhysicalBananarama		It hardly needs an introduction at this point, but as for Bananarama…
211	AngryThe Rolling Stones		Passionate guitar riffs and dynamic drums…
212	BORN AGAIN feat. Doja Cat & RAYELiSA		A song of heartbreak recovery by an international artist
213	Cry For MeThe Weeknd		An emotional song depicting conflict and loneliness
214	HONEY (ARE U COMING?)Måneskin		The four-piece band from Italy, Måneskin’s…
215	Wild Ones ft. SiaFlo Rida		Club-style dance anthem, celebrating freedom
216	Music For a Sushi RestaurantHarry Styles		Funky rhythms and an enchanting melody imp…
217	DaylightDavid Kushner		A song whose lyrics make striking symbolic use of light and darkness…
218	Tie Me DownGryffin with Elley Duhé		American DJ and producer Gryffin…
219	number one girlROSÉ		Rose, known for her emotionally rich singing voice, self...
220	Sweet DreamsEurythmics		The innovative musical world of Eurythmics
221	LevitatingDua Lipa		Retro disco to funk and 80s pop…
222	MourningPost Malone		Post Malone from the United States turned 20…
223	Running Up That HillKate Bush		The drama series “Stranger Things: The Unknown…”
224	Lift Me UpRihanna		Film 'Black Panther: Wakanda Fo...
225	FTCUNicki Minaj		A powerful new track from Nicki Minaj has arrived
226	I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves)Zach Bryan		Depicting the bitter experiences of life, “I Remembe…”
227	Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldTears for Fears		The British rock band, Tears for...
228	I know you want mePitbull		Packed to the brim with all the charms of Latin music…
229	GBPCentral Cee & 21 Savage		Innovative collaborative track by a British-American rapper
230	Nuthin’ But a G Thang Ft. Snoop DoggDr. Dre		Over 10 million copies sold in the United States…
231	World’s Smallest ViolinAJR		An exhilarating melody and lyrics that resonate with listeners...
232	Bring Me To LifeEvanescence		The American representative rock band, Evane...
233	L’aquoiboniste (The Nonchalant Gentleman)Jane Birkin		Often called an eternal fashion icon, E...
234	My Love Mine All MineMitski		With a melody that strikes the heart and lyrics full of deep insight…
235	bad idea right?Olivia Rodrigo		Catchy and captivating to the hearts of young people…
236	Eye For An EyeRina Sawayama		The film “John Wick: Chapte…
237	Double FantasyThe Weeknd ft. Future		A track that breathes new life into synth-pop...
238	WaterTyla		“Water,” which is going viral on TikTok…
239	CallingMetro Boomin, NAV, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Swae Lee		The film “Spider-Man: Across the Sp…
240	Wet DreamWet Leg		The UK-born rock band, Wet Leg…
241	We Don’t Talk About BrunoLin-Manuel Miranda		When it comes to Disney movies, not only the content but also the so…
242	The DoorTeddy Swims		About Mr. Teddy Swims from the United States...
243	MedicineBring Me The Horizon		Evolving musically from metalcore to pop rock...
244	Lonely Roadmgk & Jelly Roll		A story themed around loneliness and growth, with MGK and Ji...
245	the boy is mine (Remix)Ariana Grande, Brandy, Monica		A leading figu… of the 1990s R&B scene
246	Last NightMorgan Wallen		A warm melody and bittersweet lyrics seep into the heart, a...
247	Dream OnAerosmith		Speaking of Aerosmith’s signature songs, the one that starts with piano…
248	First ClassJack Harlow		Looking for that rap song I often hear on TikTok...
249	Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers (Sad Lovers)Jeff Beck		Jeff, who sadly passed away in 2023…
250	Cure For MeAURORA		Set to a distinctive electropop sound, ...
To be continued...