Western Music Ranking Popular with Men [2025]

We Are The WorldUSA For Africa36rank/position

USA For Africa – We Are The World (Subtitles)

This is the song “We Are the World” by USA for Africa, released in 1985.

USA for Africa, which featured a lineup of prominent artists such as Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, and Stevie Wonder, was a charity project aimed at relieving the famine in Africa, a major social issue at the time.

It remains a beloved song around the world to this day.

Shake It OffTaylor Swift37rank/position

Taylor Swift – Shake It Off

This is the CM song for the home tutoring service Try’s “Try IT Begins” commercial.

It’s an ultra-catchy, energetic pop song that makes you want to shake your hips and dance just by listening.

It was nominated at the 57th Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.

Viva La VidaColdplay38rank/position

Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Official Video)

Coldplay, the British rock band that defined the 2000s.

Their songs were frequently used as official themes on TV programs and in commercials, so it might actually be harder to find someone who doesn’t know them.

Among their works, this is a large-scale, ballad-like song.

It won two Grammys in 2009.

With lyrics that include religious themes, and the use of grand strings and percussion, the band presented a renewed vision of their world through this track.

Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez39rank/position

Stephen Sanchez – Until I Found You (Official Video)

Since the 2020s began, music that blends nostalgia with novelty has started to be reevaluated.

This song strongly reflects that atmosphere.

Influenced by music from the 1950s and 1960s, it offers an innovative sound with contemporary arrangements.

It depicts a complex emotional landscape in which passion for love and feelings of remorse intertwine, and the influence of a particular woman permeates the entire lyric.

Released in September 2021, it dominated the charts in many countries and drew attention through collaborations with Elton John.

Stephen Sanchez’s emotional intensity resonates deeply.

It’s the perfect track for those carrying warm yet bittersweet feelings on Valentine’s Day.

WonderwallOasis40rank/position

Oasis – Wonderwall (Official Video)

A legend of the UK rock and the global rock scene, this band’s influence is immeasurable.

Here is a signature song by the four-piece rock band Oasis: “Wonderwall.” Riding on a slower rock beat with strings and acoustic guitar, the track—unfolding through such classical instruments—astonished listeners around the world.

Rock isn’t only about intensity; this is a rock ballad that shakes the depths of the soul.

Piano ManBilly Joel41rank/position

Billy Joel – Piano Man (Official HD Video)

Billy Joel is a singer-songwriter born in the United States, who has excelled across a wide range of genres from pop to R&B.

He broke through in 1973 with the smash hit “Piano Man,” and has produced numerous classics such as “Just the Way You Are” and “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.” His high musical artistry has been recognized with six Grammy Awards.

He has also commanded a massive stage presence, performing more than 100 concerts at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

In addition, he is dedicated to supporting music education.

His timeless songs continue to resonate in the hearts of many people today.

Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO42rank/position

Chicago – Hard To Say I’m Sorry (Official Music Video)

This is a signature work by Chicago, the American brass rock band, depicting the pain of heartbreak alongside an elegant piano melody.

Released in September 1982 and produced by David Foster, the piece elevates the rich musicality of the brass section into a pop-oriented arrangement, spending two consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.

S.

singles chart.

It was used as the ending theme for the film “Summer Lovers” and became familiar in Japan as a commercial song for Osaka Gas and Toyota.

The lyrics portray a man who, after being told goodbye by his girlfriend, regrets his past behavior—feelings many listeners can surely relate to.