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

We Are The WorldUSA For Africa57rank/position

U.S.A. For Africa – We Are the World

This masterpiece is the song that changed the world in 1985.

The lyrics woven by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie overflow with love and hope.

Music stars joined their hearts for people suffering from famine in Ethiopia.

It appeals to us that people around the world are part of God’s great family and must love one another.

The anecdote that it was recorded in a one-night session on the evening of the American Music Awards is also captivating.

It’s a song that makes you feel we can change the world if we all work together.

When you want to liven up a karaoke session, why not choose this song? It will surely bring everyone together and create wonderful memories.

These Boots Are Made for Walkin’Nancy Sinatra58rank/position

Nancy Sinatra – These Boots Are Made for Walkin’

A song by Nancy Sinatra, daughter of Frank Sinatra.

It was produced by Lee Hazlewood, who had a long and distinctive career as a producer and performer.

In the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket, it is used in a scene featuring a Vietnamese prostitute.

RosannaTOTO59rank/position

Toto – Rosanna (Official HD Video)

A band formed mainly by American studio musicians, TOTO released this song on their 1982 album TOTO IV (The Sacred Sword).

The track won the 1983 Grammy Award for Record of the Year and was also nominated for Song of the Year.

It’s an exquisitely sophisticated number with a touch of rock flavor.

It makes you want to split the vocals into low and high parts.

What A FeelingIrene Cara60rank/position

Irene Cara – Flashdance What A Feeling (Official Music Video)

Famous as the theme song for the film Flashdance, this track captivates with Irene Cara’s crystal-clear vocals and empowering message.

Its lyrics, which sing of the courage and passion to chase one’s dreams, inspire hope in listeners.

Released in April 1983, the song hit No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It won numerous awards, including an Academy Award and a Grammy, becoming one of the defining classics of the ’80s.

It’s a powerful number that brings any karaoke crowd together in excitement—perfect for when you want to push toward your own dreams or encourage someone else.

Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO61rank/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.

Like A VirginMadonna62rank/position

Madonna – Like A Virgin (Official Video)

Madonna, the “Queen of Pop,” is the most successful female artist in history and a living legend who remains active even in her late sixties.

The title track of her masterpiece album Like a Virgin, which sold 21 million copies worldwide, is a signature song of early Madonna.

Produced by Nile Rodgers, with Chic’s rhythm section Tony Thompson and Bernard Edwards, it’s an ’80s mega-hit in which Madonna’s cute vocals shine.

In JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, the name “Like a Virgin” also appears in Part 6, Stone Ocean, as the name of bracelet-type handcuffs used to prevent escapes.

Suspicious MindsElvis Presley63rank/position

Elvis Presley – Suspicious Minds (Official Audio)

A song written by Mark James, a singer from Memphis.

He released his own version, but it didn’t become a hit.

Chips Moman, a producer of Memphis soul, brought the song to Elvis Presley in 1969, and it became a big hit.