Top Western Music Rankings by Generation: Popular Picks for People in Their 40s

Another Day In ParadisePhil Collins71rank/position

Phil Collins – Another Day In Paradise (Official Music Video)

It’s a single released in 1989 by the British musician Phil Collins.

It was a popular song that reached No.

2 on the UK Singles Chart and No.

1 on the Billboard 200.

Later, it was used in Japan for a Mazda “Cronos” commercial.

Lady MarmaladeChristina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, Pink72rank/position

Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, P!nk – Lady Marmalade

The theme song of the musical film Moulin Rouge, starring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman, is this track, Lady Marmalade.

Performed as a collaboration by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Pink, and Mýa, it’s a song everyone can sing along to and get excited with.

Livin’ La Vida LocaRicky Martin73rank/position

Ricky Martin – Livin’ La Vida Loca (Official Video)

This song is familiar to Japanese audiences—Hiromi Go covered it with the famous “Ah, chi-chi,” and it even became Razor Ramon HG’s theme song.

As a child, Ricky was the most popular member of the idol group Menudo.

He became the father of twins via surrogacy in 2008 and came out as gay in 2010.

He continues to be active today, especially across Latin countries.

Time After TimeCyndi Lauper74rank/position

Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time (Official HD Video)

With a nostalgic melody line and a stylish vocal approach that exudes a distinctive presence, this is an uplifting anthem by Cyndi Lauper that has been passed down through the years.

Its familiar sound makes it especially popular among women in their 40s, and it’s a chic song that makes you want to sing it at karaoke.

Love is like a sighBerlin75rank/position

Berlin – Take My Breath Away (Official Video – Top Gun)

It’s a 1986 work by Berlin, a three-member American band consisting of two men and one woman.

The song was used as an insert song in the Tom Cruise–starring film Top Gun and, along with Kenny Loggins’ theme song “Danger Zone,” became a worldwide hit.

Good For YouSerena Gomez76rank/position

Selena Gomez – Good For You

This is an uplifting song by popular artist Selena Gomez, whose refined, translucent vocals create an impressive, smooth atmosphere.

With a familiar, easy-to-mimic singing style, it’s great for karaoke and perfectly suited to women in their 30s.

Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!77rank/position

Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (Official Video)

Released in the UK in May 1984, this song topped the UK Singles Chart for two weeks.

With this release, Wham! shed their “Bad Boys” image, adopted a more upbeat persona, and became global stars.