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

We’re presenting the latest top 100 rankings of Western songs for people in their 50s, all at once, ordered by most plays!

There are probably Western hits that were popular back in the day and tracks you still listen to now.

We hope this gives you a chance to reminisce and see what others in the same generation are listening to.

The playlist is updated every week.

Playlist

Top Western Music Rankings Popular with People in Their 50s [By Generation]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles		A classic by the Eagles that you can sing with edge voice.
2	Dancing QueenABBA		Speaking of 80s disco songs, this track…
3	Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO		The classic song “Hard to Say,” which sings of the pain of heartbreak.
4	Take On Mea-ha		A synth-pop song released in 1985, featuring high-pitched vocals and an innovative music video. A signature track themed around love and challenge.
5	Every Breath You TakeThe Police		A hit song by The Police, a song of love and surveillance
6	Beat itMichael Jackson		Safe choices for year-end and New Year parties that bring together a wide range of ages…
7	We Are The WorldUSA For Africa		It's a classic. Male vocals and female vocals are in...
8	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		A signature 1978 song by Earth, Wind & Fire. A soothing classic themed around love and joy.
9	9 to 5 (Morning Train)Sheena Easton		A lively pop hit from the ’80s
10	Don’t Stop Me NowQueen		Legendary songs by Queen and their Japanese fans
11	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		An American singer-songwriter...
12	Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters		The Carpenters’ signature song “Yesterda
13	BabeStyx		This song is about one of the members of Styx and his wife...
14	RosannaTOTO		Grammy Award for Record of the Year winner, worldwide…
15	GloriaLaura Branigan		Laura Branigan, solo debut singer
16	shine on you crazy diamondPink Floyd		Again, especially for men in their 50s, they’re like a divine/god-tier band…
17	Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses		Guns N’ Roses’ debut al...
18	Eye Of The TigerSurvivor		Survivor’s classic anthem passionately fires up the players.
19	enter the sandmanMetallica		Personally, I’d say they’re the greatest metal band of all…
20	We Will Rock YouQueen		Released in 1977, this work is a stamp-…
21	I Want To Break FreeQueen		A soulful classic imbued with a spirit that yearns for freedom
22	Uptown GirlBilly Joel		A downtown guy hitting on an uptown girl
23	What A FeelingIrene Cara		"Hear Nothing" dance anthem that makes your body start moving
24	Like A VirginMadonna		Madonna’s classic hit in JoJo
25	You are everything.CHICAGO		Chicago is inducted into the Hall of Fame as a long-running band.
26	Call meBlondie		My brother, who is currently in his fifties, is really into this...
27	Lost in LoveAir Supply		Russell Hitchcock’s clear, airy high...
28	Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates		Hall & Oates’ 1981 U.S. number-one hit. An upbeat, catchy pop number.
29	Bridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel		Songs that resonate with life, tunes that give you courage
30	We’re All AloneBoz Scaggs		A 1976 release by Boz Scaggs. A flagship AOR track that has been used in Japanese TV dramas and films. Low difficulty, suitable for singing sweetly and smoothly.
31	StrangerBilly Joel		Singing while playing the piano, wearing a tie with jeans...
32	HimRupert Holmes		A famous song by a popular singer that questions choices in love
33	Take Me Home Country RoadsOlivia Newton-John		Olivia Harukaze's Country Road, a refreshing song
34	California GirlsDavid Lee Roth		A Beach Boys cover song sung by David Lee Roth. A track you’ll want to sing in the summer.
35	Power Of LoveHuey Lewis & The News		A passionate band’s classic: Back to the Future
36	VenusBananarama		Bananarama’s signature cover song
37	Sugar Baby LoveThe Rubettes		"Sugar Baby Love" is a British...
38	Shape of YouEd Sheeran		If you sing Western songs at karaoke, pick popular hits to hype everyone up.
39	Uptown FunkMark Ronson, Bruno Mars		An iconic track whose urban groove sets the heart free
40	SugarMaroon 5		Maroon 5’s smash hit “Sugar” is popular.
41	RoarKaty Perry		There exists a catchy and melodious track...
42	Girls Like You ft. Cardi BMaroon 5		A famous song by the globally popular band Maroon 5
43	Blank SpaceTaylor Swift		A girlish acoustic sound is...
44	Shake It OffTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift's popular dance song
45	The Lazy SongBruno Mars		In karaoke, following the melody is important, but…
46	Rolling in the DeepAdele		Adele’s vocal prowess, a charm beyond her years
47	someone like youAdele		With a mellow, mature vibe—something for people in their 40s…
48	Without meEminem		Eminem’s enigmatic hit, guaranteed to make you sing your heart out
49	Hotline BlingDrake		Drake songs that are easy to sing even if you're tone-deaf
50	Just The Way You AreBruno Mars		The song’s title in Japanese is “I Like You Just the Way You Are”…
51	Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana		A powerful and catchy song from the heart
52	Bohemian RhapsodyQueen		Queen is also the band that had the greatest influence on people in their 50s.
53	Billy JeanMichael Jackson		With 65 million copies sold worldwide, the best-selling in history…
54	Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen		Popular Western songs at karaoke are easy to sing!
55	24K MagicBruno Mars		Even if you're not good at dancing, rap songs that are easy to sing
56	HaloBeyoncé		Luxurious artistry and a sense of exhilaration...
57	You Belong With MeTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s hit song “You Belong With Me”
58	Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley		A Eurobeat-style disco that epitomizes the ’80s…
59	What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction		A jaunty smash hit by One Direction
60	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		The Backstreet Boys’ classic “Tell me why” is the ultimate love song, universally expressing the complexities of romance.
61	Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper		After a long period of working behind the scenes, the cinde...
62	Last Friday NightKaty Perry		Album “Teenage Dream” rel…
63	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		Bon Jovi’s classic, an easy-to-sing hit
64	Can’t Feel My FaceThe Weeknd		The Weeknd’s R&B mix tracks
65	HappyPharrell Williams		I want to feel a little brighter. At times like that...
66	Careless WhisperGeorge Michael		A solo song by George Michael that became a worldwide hit. It has been covered by multiple artists in Japan.
67	Old Town Road ft. Billy Ray CyrusLil Nas X		A smash hit that fuses country and rap
68	The Final CountdownEurope		A song with a striking intro that everyone knows...
69	Living on the playerBon Jovi		That rising excitement from the intro—“It’s coming, it’s coming.”
70	Back To BlackAmy Winehouse		Husky vocals and a smoky vibe...
71	bad guyBillie Eilish		A female sin— known for her distinctive musicality and widely acclaimed...
72	We Are YoungFun		The fan-favorite hit “We Are Young” is easy to sing.
73	Give Me EverythingPitbull		It's pretty up-tempo, so it's hard to sing...
74	Where Is The Love?The Black Eyed Peas		Popular classic songs that get everyone hyped at karaoke
75	AfricaTOTO		Toto’s classic song that sings of a longing for Africa
76	Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)Eurythmics		Cool Western song 'Sweet Dreams'
77	Wide AwakeKaty Perry		Catchy vocal work and poppy ar...
78	Story of My LifeOne Direction		Artists you should also check out alongside Maroon 5
79	Blood Sweat & TearsBTS		A song by a charismatic South Korean boy group. West…
80	Last ChristmasWham!		“Last Christmas” is a song that is easy for Japanese people to sing.
81	Blinding LightsThe Weeknd		The Weeknd’s iconic song “Blinding Lights”
82	The NightsAvicii		Avicii’s popular songs are characterized by meaningful messages and ease of singing.
83	PayphoneMaroon 5		If I get to know women in their 20s to 30s from Europe or the U.S....
84	I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS		When they debuted, it was said to be inspired by kabuki...
85	My HumpsThe Black Eyed Peas		This song has a unique groove. That’s what Western music is…
86	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful” is both popular and unpopular at the same time.
87	Karma ChameloeonCulture Club		The vocalist Boy George’s gender...
88	More Than WordsExtreme		A slow-tempo song with few key changes throughout the track…
89	All I Want for Christmas Is YouMerry Christmas		Mariah Carey's Christmas songs are on the difficult side
90	All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey		It ends up being limited to the season because it’s a Christmas song...
91	With YouChris Brown		People who rack up high scores in Japanese pop karaoke tend to—
92	Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes		A classic by The White Stripes with an unforgettable tone
93	Live While We’re YoungOne Direction		The kind of phrase you often hear in commercials or morning shows that no one...
94	LevelsAvicii		It features an upbeat tempo that makes you want to dance without thinking...
95	SkyfallAdele		Daniel Craig becomes the sixth James Bo…
96	How Deep Is Your LoveBee Gees		A heartwarming 70s disco-pop classic
97	I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith		Aerosmith's 'I Don’t Want…'
98	22Taylor Swift		This is a track from the album Red. Taylor…
99	Heart Of GlassBlondie		Glamorous disco sounds and a catchy me...
100	Love On TopBeyoncé		Beyoncé’s songs have a wide vocal range and complex rhythms, making them difficult pieces that require strong vocal ability.