Popular Birthday Songs: Western Music Artist Rankings [2025]

Happy BirthdayBusy Signal22rank/position

Busy Signal – Happy Birthday (AI Video)

A blessing-filled message song from Jamaican dancehall artist Busy Signal, released in January 2024 as an ode to life.

Set to a lively dancehall rhythm, it overflows with heartfelt congratulations for anyone celebrating a birthday—an outstanding track.

Skillfully weaving in Patwa (Jamaican Creole), it powerfully conveys the joys of life, the bonds with family and friends, and gratitude for good health.

As a fresh take on the traditional birthday song, it’s sure to elevate birthday parties and celebratory occasions alike.

Highly recommended for creating a warm, uplifting atmosphere on the special day of someone you love.

Safe And SoundCapital Cities23rank/position

Capital Cities – Safe And Sound

Capital Cities is an electro-pop rock duo from Los Angeles.

While they aren’t widely known in Japan, they’re very popular among fans of techno music.

Their track “Safe and Sound,” released in 2011, reached No.

8 on the U.

S.

Billboard Hot 100.

It’s a love song, but the lyrics also make it a perfect fit for a birthday song! Be sure to check it out!

Happy BirthdayCarly Simon24rank/position

Carly Simon – Happy Birthday

Carly Simon is an American singer-songwriter and is also known as a writer for children.

She produced many hit songs in the 1970s.

She has received numerous awards, including the Grammy Award, and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994.

Happy Fucking BirthdayCombichrist25rank/position

Combichrist – Happy Fucking Birthday

Combichrist is an aggrotech band formed in Georgia, USA, in 2003.

They have reached top positions on dance and alternative charts around the world.

This song is included on the 2005 album “Everybody Hates You.

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The Birthday SongCorrinne May26rank/position

The Birthday Song

“The Birthday Song,” included on the 2005 album “Safe in a Crazy World” by Corrinne May, a Singapore-born, Los Angeles–based singer-songwriter, is a heartwarming ballad that gently conveys warm affection to someone special on their birthday.

Her natural vocals and organic sound, infused with messages celebrating the joy of growing older and the journey so far, have a crystalline purity that feels cleansing just to listen to.

Consider gifting this song to celebrate the birthday of someone dear to you.

Birthday Song (Parisian Vision)DJ Snake27rank/position

DJ Snake – Birthday Song (Parisian Vision) (Original Mix) [House]

DJ Snake, born in Paris, France.

Coming from a country where techno and electronic music are among the world’s best-developed, his EDM is easy on the ears.

Listening to EDM for long stretches can be tiring, right? His “Birthday Song (Parisian Vision)” isn’t too quirky, so I recommend it.

BirthdayDestiny’s Child28rank/position

Birthday

A heartwarming R&B ballad from America’s Destiny’s Child.

Over a gentle beat and an emotionally rich melody line, the members weave a love song with their beautiful harmonies.

It portrays the heartfelt desire to celebrate a lover’s birthday, carried by smooth, velvety vocals.

Included on the album “Destiny’s Child,” released in February 1998, its February release made it perfect for creating special memories for couples.

The song is imbued with love and gratitude for someone precious, expressing a wish to spend a wonderful, relaxing time together.

A gem of a love song, highly recommended for those who want to create a special moment prepared just for their beloved on their birthday.