Top Western Music Rankings Popular with People in Their 60s (By Generation)

American PieDon McLean22rank/position

Don McLean- American Pie (with Lyrics)

Originally, it was a song inspired by Buddy Holly’s death in a plane crash.

The lyrics are set up so that listeners can interpret them for themselves.

It was a hit that made the then-26-year-old Don McLean very famous.

Video Killed The Radio StarThe Buggles23rank/position

The Buggles – Video Killed The Radio Star (Official Music Video)

The song released in 1979 by the British new wave band The Buggles had a major impact on the music industry.

Its lyrics, depicting the shift of the mainstream from radio to television, brilliantly capture the cultural transformation brought about by technological progress.

Did you know it’s known as the first music video ever broadcast on MTV when the channel launched on August 1, 1981? With its pioneering synth-pop sound perfectly matched by nostalgic lyrics, this track stands as a symbol of a turning point in musical history.

It’s a great recommendation when you want to soak in a nostalgic vibe or reflect on the history of music.

Call MeBlondie24rank/position

Blondie – Call me

A 1980 track by Blondie, a band with a sole female vocalist.

Deborah Harry’s mischievous, bewitching charm is fantastic.

Even among Blondie’s songs, this one is especially powerful.

It’s a number I’d love for rock-loving women like you to sing.

Start Me UpThe Rolling Stones25rank/position

The Rolling Stones – Start Me Up – Official Promo

An early-’80s hit by The Rolling Stones.

Among the Stones’ songs, this one has a bright, poppy vibe.

Just like the title suggests, it’s perfect to sing at the start of a karaoke session to kick off the excitement with a running start!

Walk on the Wild SideLou Reed26rank/position

Lou Reed – Walk on the Wild Side (Official Audio)

A song about a “cross-dresser” who comes to New York to become a prostitute.

The characters Holly, Candy, and Jackie in the song were inspired by real-life drag queens who appeared in Andy Warhol’s 1972 film Women in Revolt.

Wuthering HeightsKate Bush27rank/position

Kate Bush – Wuthering Heights – Official Music Video – Version 1

A song inspired by Emily Brontë’s book of the same name.

Kate Bush, who began playing the piano at 11 and wrote her first song at 13, recorded it as her first track after signing with a label at age 19.

It spent four weeks at No.

1 on the UK charts.

No Woman No CryBob Marley & The Wailers28rank/position

Bob Marley – No Woman, No Cry (Official Video)

Known as an iconic reggae song, this track was released by Bob Marley & The Wailers in 1974 and is included on the album Natty Dread.

Its lyrics, expressing empathy and comfort for people facing poverty and hardship, have resonated with many.

The version featured on the 1975 live album Live! is especially famous, and the song played a crucial role in bringing reggae to a global audience.

Its message, symbolizing strength and hope in overcoming adversity, is deeply moving.