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

You Belong With MeTaylor Swift57rank/position

Taylor Swift – You Belong With Me

Taylor Swift is popular around the world.

Her song “You Belong With Me” was released in 2008 and even won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

At that time, Taylor Swift mainly sang country music.

In fact, country music is an incredibly easy genre to sing.

The reason lies in its simple melodies.

This song doesn’t use any vocal embellishments—what in Japanese we call “kobushi,” often referred to in English as riffs or runs—at all.

I think even people who are tone-deaf will find it fairly easy to sing.

Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley58rank/position

Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Video) (4K Remaster)

A quintessential Eurobeat-style disco number from the ’80s.

Back then, many people were surely drawn to the contrast between Rick Astley’s baby face and his deep voice.

The moment you hear the intro, you can’t help but feel like dancing! I bet lots of people hit the dance floor to this at discos in those days.

And if you’re going to sing it, you’ve got to go with an ultra-deep voice!

What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction59rank/position

One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful (Official Video)

A track from One Direction’s 2011 release, included on the album featuring “What Makes You Beautiful.” It’s also a song that won many awards, including Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards in the U.

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Although this article recommends songs under the theme of “Western songs that are easy to sing even if you’re not good at singing,” to be honest, I don’t think this particular song really fits that description (lol).

It’s a medium-tempo, very upbeat, easy-to-groove-to track, so I hope you’ll just enjoy singing it without worrying too much about the details, including English pronunciation! Melody-wise, especially the chorus, it’s very simple—mostly just repeating the title—so I do think it’s ultimately easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers!

I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys60rank/position

Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way (Official HD Video)

Released in April 1999, this is the ultimate love song from the American vocal group Backstreet Boys.

The lyrics, which portray the delicate distance between lovers, at times express the frustration of words failing to capture the depth of emotion.

The beauty woven by its melody and harmonies remains undimmed even after more than 20 years, continuing to captivate people around the world.

The chorus’s question, “Tell me why,” symbolizes the unanswerable doubts within a relationship.

Though relatively simple in its lyrical structure, the heartfelt delivery makes it a song that, when sung with friends at karaoke, is sure to revive fresh memories of youth.

Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper61rank/position

Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Official Video)

After a long period of paying her dues, Cyndi Lauper finally made her debut, and her signature song became a worldwide hit as an anthem celebrating women’s freedom and liberation.

Released in 1983, the track reached the top 10 in over 25 countries and hit number one in 10.

Its distinctive vocals and upbeat melody continue to resonate with many people today.

Despite its low budget, the music video drew attention for its innovative concept and won Best Female Video at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards.

Known as a feminist anthem, this song is perfect for getting the crowd going at karaoke or parties.

Last Friday NightKaty Perry62rank/position

Katy Perry – Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) (Official Music Video)

This is a track from the album “Teenage Dream.” The music video starts in a messy room after a party.

It’s a very humorous song.

A plain girl goes to a party—what happens as a result… It’s a song you can enjoy with both your eyes and ears, right up to its surprising conclusion.

It’s My LifeBon Jovi63rank/position

Bon Jovi – It’s My Life (Official Music Video)

A song by the American rock band BON JOVI.

This track is included on their seventh album, Crash, and was released in Japan on May 10, 2000 as the album’s lead single.

Unlike many HM/HR tracks that often demand extreme high notes, this song doesn’t require many high-register parts, so even those who struggle with singing or high notes may find it relatively approachable.

The tempo is also in the medium/slow range, which might be a plus for Japanese speakers since there’s no need to pronounce English at a rapid pace.