Top Western Music Rankings Popular with People in Their 50s [By Generation]

My HumpsThe Black Eyed Peas85rank/position

The Black Eyed Peas – My Humps

This song has a distinctive groove.

Because it has that dance-music vibe typical of Western pop, it might feel challenging.

But conversely, if you can master this song, you’ll be able to sing most Western dance music.

You’re BeautifulJames Blunt86rank/position

James Blunt – You’re Beautiful (Official Music Video) [4K]

James Blunt’s classic “You’re Beautiful.” It became well-known in Japan after being used in a Toyota commercial.

It’s a fairly popular song in Japan, but the truth is that it’s actually hugely disliked overseas.

According to statistics from OnePoll.

com, it ranked number one as “the most annoying song of all time.” Blunt himself also placed fourth in a UK “most annoying things” ranking (lol).

The song itself is simple, so I think it’s super easy to sing.

Karma ChameloeonCulture Club87rank/position

Culture Club – Karma Chameleon (Official Music Video)

Boy George, the band’s vocalist, had a striking, gender-defying look and bold makeup that were shocking at the time.

Released in 1983, the song became a worldwide hit.

The lyrics depict being tossed around by a capricious lover, set to a soulful, easygoing rhythm, with a sexy, smoky vocal that resonates beautifully.

The harmonica in the intro adds a touch of nostalgia, making it a perfect number to sing or listen to with people of the same generation.

More Than WordsExtreme88rank/position

Extreme – More Than Words (Official Music Video)

Because it’s a slow-tempo song with few key changes throughout, it’s easy for people in their 40s to sing.

It’s also in a male key, so it’s easier even for those who find it hard to hit higher notes lately.

If you practice harmonizing with a friend, it will sound more authentic and make the song even more enjoyable.

All I Want for Christmas Is YouMerry Christmas89rank/position

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Official Video)

Mariah Carey’s signature song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Although this piece is often cited as a difficult song, it’s not without singable elements.

The tricky part is mainly the slow-tempo opening; once the beat kicks in and the tempo picks up, the kind of wide-interval vocal runs heard in the intro appear less frequently.

Even so, the overall difficulty remains on the higher side, but given its top-tier recognition and popularity, it’s well worth the challenge.

All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey90rank/position

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Official Video)

Although it’s limited to the Christmas season, it was also used as a TV drama theme song, and singing it while imagining yourself as the drama’s heroine feels wonderful.

Her songs are in a relatively high key, so it’s quite challenging, but with practice you’ll be fine—you’ll surely be able to sing it well.

With YouChris Brown91rank/position

Chris Brown – With You (Official HD Video)

This is a song I’d love people who score high in J‑pop karaoke to try.

If you find English songs difficult, that’s nothing but a complex about English.

Most J‑pop songs have English lyrics in the chorus anyway, so English songs actually aren’t that hard.