Ranking of Western Music Artists Popular Among People in Their 50s [2025]

Close To YouCarpenters29rank/position

[They Long To Be] Close To You

Among the Carpenters’ catalog, the classic “(They Long to Be) Close to You” stands out as one of their most beloved hits.

Released in the 1970s, this love song portrays a woman pining for someone she adores.

Musically, it sits squarely in the realm of classic pop, with a brisk yet gentle melody.

The English lyrics flow smoothly, and the vocal range isn’t particularly wide, making it an easy song to sing.

You can certainly perform it in the style of the original, but a downbeat, whispery approach—like Billie Eilish’s—also sounds compelling.

Give it a try for inspiration.

Bye Bye Bye*NSYNC30rank/position

*NSYNC – Bye Bye Bye (Official Video)

The song “Bye Bye Bye,” used as the opening for the film Deadpool & Wolverine, is, as everyone knows, a classic hit by *NSYNC.

Perhaps because it was used almost in full within the movie, the association of Deadpool = Bye Bye Bye has really stuck.

Surprisingly, the song sits in a relatively low vocal range and doesn’t require the kind of intricate, R&B-style melodic runs.

As long as you keep the groove in mind, you should be able to sing it without any issues—so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Highway to HellAC/DC31rank/position

AC/DC – Highway to Hell (Official Video)

Are you familiar with the character named Esidisi who appears in the manga JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, which is famous for featuring characters whose names are puns on Western band names and song titles? For a 50th birthday, it might be fun to spend the day listening to music and getting absorbed in a popular manga.

Rolling in the DeepAdele32rank/position

Adele – Rolling in the Deep (Official Music Video)

A track from the album 21 by Adele, a British female singer with an incredibly charming husky voice.

The album title 21 is said to be named after her age at the time of release, but the husky, deep vocals you hear on this song show a level of maturity that belies such a young age.

Now then, if you ask whether this song is “easy to sing even for those who are tone-deaf,” as per the theme of this piece, I can only answer, “That’s probably impossible…” From the bright, belt-like high notes in her chest voice to the gentle, slightly raspy falsetto that conveys poignancy, she delivers a highly polished vocal performance.

For those who struggle with singing, it’s a pretty high bar to tackle, but if you’ve listened to this song and read this article and become interested, I encourage you to be brave and give it a try at least once.

If you send me a message, I’ll offer advice as much as I can!

I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith33rank/position

Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” became famous as the theme song for the 1998 film Armageddon.

The movie itself is quite popular, and the song is frequently played on TV and elsewhere, so its name recognition is outstanding.

It’s a slow rock ballad, and it sounds really cool when sung by someone with strong vocals.

Back To BlackAmy Winehouse34rank/position

Amy Winehouse – Back To Black

This is a karaoke track by Amy Winehouse, whose husky vocals and a world brimming with a smoky flavor enable a richly dense sonic approach.

The melody progresses in a range that’s easy to sing even for those who are tone-deaf, and her artistry—familiar to women in their 50s as well—evokes a sense of luxury.

we can’t be friends (wait for your love)Ariana Grande35rank/position

Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love) (official music video)

Ariana Grande, a female singer who is extremely popular in Japan.

Her distinctly feminine high-tone voice and looks are part of her appeal, and she has dropped numerous hit tunes using them as her weapons.

Among her songs, the one I particularly recommend is “we can’t be friends (wait for your love).” As this work is primarily synth-pop, the vocal lines are simple throughout.

While techniques like slight ad-libs and falls appear, the pitch movement is gentle, so for a recent track, it can be considered relatively easy to sing.