Famous piano masterpieces in Western music. Recommended popular songs.
A roundup of Western songs that go perfectly with piano!
We’ve picked a wide range—from universally known classics to slightly lesser-known, stylish tracks.
When you think of Western songs that suit the piano, what comes to mind?
This time, we’ve selected pieces across genres, from mellow and gentle to passionate and intense.
We didn’t choose based on fame alone, so you’ll likely discover songs you don’t know.
If you’re looking for stylish, under-the-radar Western tracks, this is a must-see!
We’ve also included in-depth song explanations, so don’t miss it!
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Famous piano pieces in Western music. Recommended popular songs (51–60)
Ten Feet Tall（feat.Wrabel）Afrojack
How about an electronic-style piano track? It’s an upbeat, dance-inducing song, but what makes it especially captivating is the beautifully delicate piano that shines in the intro and key moments.
Featured on the album “Forget the World.” A masterful hit by a world-renowned DJ and music producer who has also worked on tracks with Pitbull and Beyoncé.
Candle in the windElton John
It’s a song whose original version was included on the 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, dedicated to Marilyn Monroe.
It was also remade in 1997 as Candle in the Wind 1997, dedicated to the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
Cinema ParadisoEnnio Morricone
The main theme of a classic Italian film.
The score is by the master, Ennio Morricone.
It’s such a masterpiece that the film wouldn’t exist without this piece.
Director Giuseppe Tornatore and Morricone, as a renowned duo, have brought many classics and their iconic scores into the world as a set.
DarleneLed Zeppelin
A track included on the album Coda, which was released after Led Zeppelin disbanded.
John Paul Jones’s piano provides a superb accent and is indispensable to the song.
It’s a track that has never been performed live.
Famous piano pieces in Western music. Recommended popular songs (61–70)
One More NightPhil Collins
Originally a big hit by drummer Phil Collins, who sang while playing the piano himself.
He was a top global artist in the 1980s, but unfortunately his career declined from the 1990s onward, and since the start of this century he has repeatedly retired, made comebacks, and retired again.
The Gunner’s DreamPink Floyd
A track from The Final Cut, a personal concept album structured around bandleader Roger Waters’ fallen father.
It ultimately became the last work released during Waters’ tenure with the band.
The gentle touch of the piano quietly builds the emotion.
From the beginning until nowRyu
The theme song of the Korean drama Winter Sonata, which ignited the Korean Wave boom.
Riding the wave of the craze, the vocalist Ryu even appeared on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a classic with a memorable piano intro.
The insert song My Memory also features wonderful piano.