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

Just The Way You AreBruno Mars50rank/position

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

The song’s title means “I Love You Just the Way You Are” in Japanese.

It’s a song that straightforwardly praises women.

I think any woman would be happy to be complimented on her appearance.

Listening to it gives you a feeling that’s not very common in Japanese music.

The way the song describes the woman’s beauty would definitely make any woman’s heart race and bring a smile to her face.

Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana51rank/position

Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video)

With its powerful sound, pleasing guitar tones, and catchy melody, this is a well-crafted song that ticks all three boxes.

It might be difficult to find a singer who can fully capture the song’s true intent, but since it’s a piece that should be sung from the heart, if you belt it out with a full-on “bring it on!” attitude, it’s sure to be a big hit.

Bohemian RhapsodyQueen52rank/position

Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (Official Video Remastered)

Queen was probably one of the bands that had the greatest impact on people in their 50s.

Coming out as gay and coming out about AIDS were shocking at the time.

Freddie Mercury was a genius-level entertainer.

Even now, I have many hardcore fans around me.

Among their signature songs, the sheer grandeur of this chorus’s build-up is incredible—overwhelming and breathtaking.

Billy JeanMichael Jackson53rank/position

Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (Official Video)

The first single released from Michael Jackson’s classic album Thriller, which has sold 65 million copies worldwide and was recognized by Guinness as the best-selling album in history.

It’s also famous for the music video in which Michael performs the moonwalk.

Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen54rank/position

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

This song, which always ranks high in the Western music karaoke charts, is definitely recommended.

Many of the English pronunciations are easy, and the vocal range isn’t very high.

If you focus on keeping the rhythm, you should be able to sing it well.

It’s also very well-known, so everyone can get hyped during the chorus!

24K MagicBruno Mars55rank/position

Bruno Mars – 24K Magic (Official Music Video)

I think a lot of people feel uncomfortable with this kind of dance tune.

But don’t worry.

Listen carefully.

They don’t really sing that much in this track, right? That’s right—it’s basically a rap song.

And the rap isn’t fast at all.

The chorus is a bit on the high side, but it’s not so high that you can’t sing it.

In other words, if you can pronounce English properly and manage the higher notes, anyone can sing it.

Plus, there aren’t many vibrato or long-note parts, so you don’t need advanced techniques.

Even people who are tone-deaf will find it easy to sing!

HaloBeyoncé56rank/position

Beyoncé – Halo

This is an empowering anthem by Beyoncé, whose luxurious artistry and exhilarating, energetic vocal work enjoy absolute popularity.

With its glamorous atmosphere that boosts your excitement, it’s the kind of song that makes you want to sing it at karaoke.