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

We’re excited to present the latest Top 100 ranking of Western music for listeners in their 40s, all at once, ordered by most plays! People in their 40s are likely deeply immersed in the music they’ve listened to over the years, and the paths they’ve taken in life subtly show through the songs they enjoy.

The playlist is updated every week.

Playlist

Top Western Music Rankings by Generation: Popular Picks for People in Their 40s
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Last ChristmasWham!		A classic Christmas song: Wham’s masterpiece “Last Christmas”
2	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		Live your own life firmly—it’s no one else’s life.
3	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		The vocal group that epitomized the ’90s, Ba...
4	Virtual InsanityJamiroquai		The British funk band, Jamiroquai…
5	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie		The musicality and depth of spirit of David Bowie
6	RoarKaty Perry		There exists a catchy and melodious track...
7	On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez		Jennifer Lopez's captivating song
8	HappyPharrell Williams		I want to feel a little brighter. At times like that...
9	Beat ItMichael Jackson		A powerful guitar riff and sharp beats leave a striking impression...
10	basket caseGreen Day		The American punk band Green Day...
11	TornNatalie Imbruglia		Made famous by Natalie’s smash hit “Tone”
12	FootlooseKenny Loggins		Explosive hit songs from the ’80s, dance numbers
13	Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd		The 1974 album “Second Helping”…
14	Hold OnWilson Phillips		A women’s group gaining attention for their unique chorus
15	I Was Born To Love YouQueen		It’s a 1985 work by Queen, but Frede...
16	Can’t Live Without Your Love And AffectionNelson		The success of the blonde twin duo Nelson in the 1990s
17	if we hold on togetherDiana Ross		Diana Ross, who represents the 1990s...
18	DOESN’T REALLY MATTERJanet Jackson		Released in 2000, and as the theme song for the film...
19	Counting StarsOneRepublic		Lately I haven’t been getting much sleep. It’s just…
20	Blank SpaceTaylor Swift		A girlish acoustic sound is...
21	Shake It OffTaylor Swift		It's a song for women, but it's interesting when a man sings it...
22	HelloAdele		Deep vocal approach and smooth...
23	All About That BassMeghan Trainor		A deep track that, despite its high pitch, s...
24	DiamondsRihanna		That dope style solidly becomes musicality and...
25	Someone like youAdele		I heard a rumor that an ex I broke up with long ago got married...
26	Take On Mea-ha		The Norwegian band a-ha 198...
27	Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana		If you’re a guy in your 40s who knows Western music, you’d defini…
28	Bad RomanceLady Gaga		Vocalists with unique fashion and an unwavering, my-own-way attitude…
29	Billie JeanMichael Jackson		A song released in 1983. Moonwalk...
30	Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses		Originally, it was on the 1st album, “Appetite Fo…”
31	HaloBeyoncé		Luxurious artistry and a sense of exhilaration...
32	Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley		Powerful beats, a catchy melody, and...
33	Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper		A tight “Girls just wanna have fun”…
34	Every Breath You TakeThe Police		4 consecutive weeks at number one in the UK, and 8 consecutive weeks on the US Billboard charts…
35	The Final CountdownEurope		The Swedish rock band, Europe…
36	Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi		The album released in '86, “Slippery …”
37	Back To BlackAmy Winehouse		British soul music, jazz, R...
38	creepRediohead		The most charismatic among bands active today…
39	Where Is The Love?The Black Eyed Peas		The Black Eyed Peas’ hit song
40	AfricaTOTO		For TOTO, it's Billboard's Hot 10...
41	Back In BlackAC/DC		AC/DC's sixth album "Back i…"
42	Eye Of The TigerSurvivor		Survivor’s rock classic “I Am a Champion”
43	Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson's Influence and Music
44	Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)Eurythmics		The electric pop classic “Sweet Dreams”
45	Wide AwakeKaty Perry		Catchy vocal work and poppy ar...
46	My ImmortalEvanescence		A band sound brimming with a sense of speed that feels punkish...
47	FocusAriana Grande		A stylish rhythm-and-blues vocal...
48	Dancing QueenABBA		ABBA, known for their captivating vocals and hit songs
49	Your LoveThe Outfield		The album released in ’85, Play Deep…
50	U Can’t Touch ThisMC Hammer		MC Hammer’s smash hit song and choreography
51	I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS		It became a million-seller and was a big hi…
52	BeautifulJames Blunt		James Blunt is a former soldier from the United Kingdom…
53	No oneAlicia Keys		Singing about the happiness of having met someone I can love forever…
54	I’m YoursJason Mraz		The song is a bit rap-like, with words coming thick and fast, so it’s hard to follow...
55	Family AffairMary J Blige		A quintessential example of 90s R&B…
56	More than wordsExtreme		Speaking of Extreme, more than…
57	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		An iconic song representing the 1970s is sung at karaoke…
58	We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift		“We are absolutely never getting back together.”
59	All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey		Mariah Carey's classic song “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
60	UnconditionallyKaty Perry		To love you unconditionally—that is the ultimate...
61	Don’t Stop The MusicRihanna		A songstress captivating the world with Caribbean music
62	Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey		A fresh, up-and-coming artistic flair and outstanding transparency/clarity...
63	Killing Me Softly With His SongThe Fugees		A cover song by the Fugees became a huge hit.
64	I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith		A song about cherishing time with a loved one.
65	Rude BoyRihanna		Hardcore artistry yet melod—
66	wannabeSpice Girls		Introduce the Spice Girls’ hit songs
67	Fight SongRachel Platten		It's an anthem for life. In her song, I felt...
68	We Will Rock YouQueen		Queen’s signature song “We Will Rock You”
69	TryP!nk		A birthday in my 40s—another year added...
70	If I Were A BoyBeyoncé		Grand-scale live performances and vi...
71	Another Day In ParadisePhil Collins		Phil Collins’s classic hit; a major smash
72	Lady MarmaladeChristina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, Pink		The captivating theme song of Moulin Rouge
73	Livin’ La Vida LocaRicky Martin		Ricky from Menudo, widely covered
74	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		A melody line with a sense of nostalgia and high synth...
75	Love is like a sighBerlin		A smash-hit insert song from the Top Gun movie
76	Good For YouSerena Gomez		A refined, translucent vocal that’s smooth...
77	Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!		Released in the UK in May 1984, Eng...
78	Without YouMariah Carey		The album “Music Box,” released in ’93…
79	Black or WhiteMichael Jackson		An iconic work of Michael Jackson from the early 1990s…
80	No ScrubsTLC		TLC is a popular R&B group from the 1990s.
81	So WhatP!nk		A straightforward vocal approach and an overwhelming pre…
82	Down UnderMen At Work		Popular Australian band tops the U.S. charts
83	A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton		The hit song “A Thousand Miles” by the American singer
84	Love YourselfJustin Bieber		I want to show off a cool song at karaoke. So...
85	Big girl Don’t cryFergie		Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas goes solo...
86	Don’t Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrin		The album “Simple Pl…” released in ’88
87	You Give Love A Bad NameBon Jovi		The Japanese title is “Forbidden Love,” released in 1986…
88	Highway to HellAC/DC		If you're listening while driving, this is it. 2016…
89	Walk Of LifeDire Straits		Dire Straits’ classic songs and distinctive musical style
90	SometimesBritney Spears		Britney, whose lyrics often use bold, assertive expressions…
91	Under the SeaThe Little Mermaid		The song from under the sea, “Under the Sea,” is hugely popular.
92	That’s The Way It IsCéline Dion		A smooth melody line and a pleasant po...
93	Like A PrayerMadonna		Skilled pop sensibilities and exquisitely dance-like...
94	With Or Without YouU2		There seem to be various takes on how to interpret this song…
95	Don’t Stop Believin’Journey		Don't stop believing; classic hit gains attention again.
96	ManeaterDaryl Hall & John Oates		A hugely popular Black duo from the 80s
97	Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire		Earth, an American funk band…
98	Englishman In New YorkSting		A portrayal of the heart of a British person living in New York…
99	You’re Still The OneShania Twain		Country singer Shania Twa…
100	Don’t Look Back in AngerOasis		Released in 1996, now a staple of Western music karaoke…