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

I Was Born To Love YouQueen15rank/position

Queen – I Was Born To Love You (Official Video)

It’s a 1985 work by Queen, but it was remastered and re-released after Freddie Mercury’s death, and in Japan it’s known as the theme song for the drama Pride starring Takuya Kimura.

When singing it at karaoke, channel a strong yet sinuous style reminiscent of Freddie, and perform with the bold flair of Kanatsuki.

Can’t Live Without Your Love And AffectionNelson16rank/position

Nelson – (Can’t Live Without Your) Love And Affection

With their silky long blonde hair and exhilarating twin vocals, the twin brothers Matthew and Gunnar—who left a powerful impression in the ’90s—form the duo Nelson.

This song is their biggest hit.

By the way, the two released their final album, Peace Out, in 2015, bringing 25 years of activity to a close.

if we hold on togetherDiana Ross17rank/position

Diana Ross If we hold on together

A quintessential 90s love ballad by Diana Ross.

It became a huge hit in Japan as a TV drama theme song at the time.

Rather than just saying “I love you,” the song carries a deeper message of walking through life together.

DOESN’T REALLY MATTERJanet Jackson18rank/position

Janet Jackson – Doesn’t Really Matter (Official Video)

Released in 2000, this song was also used as a movie’s theme song.

It was a massive hit that played every night in clubs at the time, and it’s also famous for being covered by a Japanese artist.

It’s a lovey-dovey song with the message, “Nothing around us matters as long as we’re in love.”

Counting StarsOneRepublic19rank/position

OneRepublic – Counting Stars

Haven’t been getting much sleep lately? If that’s you, why not try learning “Counting Stars,” a stylish, rock-tinged track by OneRepublic.

With its bit of a shouty edge, this song demands solid vocal skills, but it’s a great pick for those who love a challenge.

Blank SpaceTaylor Swift20rank/position

Taylor Swift – Blank Space

This is a motivational song by Taylor Swift, approached with vocal skills that express both delicacy and power over a girlish acoustic sound.

With nuanced vocal work that also suits women in their 30s, it has a style that makes you want to sing it at karaoke.

Shake It OffTaylor Swift21rank/position

Taylor Swift – Shake It Off

Although it’s a song by a female artist, it can be fun when sung by a man and might even work as a little cheer-up song.

Why not learn Taylor Swift’s smash hit “Shake It Off” and have a great time singing it at karaoke? It could also be fun to sing it as a group.

The lyrics have lots of repetition, so they should be easy to remember.