Popular Western Birthday Songs [Western Music Ranking]

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Rotimi – Birthday ( OFFICIAL VIDEO )

A sweet, heartwarming love song from Rotimi, a Nigerian-American singer-songwriter.

It paints the scene of a surprise party prepared to celebrate a beloved partner’s birthday, expressed through a refined sound that fuses R&B and soul.

Within its relaxed mid-tempo groove lies a deep affection and gratitude for the lover.

The gentle melody evokes candlelight setting the mood for a night just for two and an intimate atmosphere you can almost see.

Released in May 2024 and included on the album “In My Heart In My Veins,” this track showcases another facet of his multifaceted talent as an actor as well—an ideal song to play when celebrating someone special’s birthday.

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Older – They Might Be Giants (best, official video)

They Might Be Giants, the U.

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rock band known as TMBC.

They’re a band with a highly distinctive musical style, and many of their works feature lyrics with a strong comedic tone.

Their performances are also known for being unique—for example, suddenly stopping the music mid-melody, waiting for a moment, and then abruptly continuing.

As a birthday song recommendation from their catalog, “Older” showcases this distinctive side of theirs.

Be sure to check it out.

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NOFX – New Happy Birthday Song

A hidden gem for those in the know, the birthday song “New Happy Birthday Song.” Incredibly, the track wraps up in just a little over 40 seconds—short, yes, but a beloved favorite among fans.

It’s crafted with a sound that showcases NOFX’s flair for melodic hardcore.

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Jimy Hendrix – Happy Birthday

Jimi Hendrix, whose many legends are still passed down today.

His “Happy Birthday” is one of the coolest among all birthday songs.

With its memorable, striking bass line, it’s a classic that’s often sampled in hip-hop.

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B-Day Song

This is a bonus track included on Madonna’s 2012 album MDNA.

It’s a happy birthday song that I can recommend to anyone who wants to celebrate.

The phrase “I’m a happy girl” is especially memorable! It’s an incredibly cheerful song, but the collaboration with M.

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was quite unexpected.

That’s because she rarely sings straightforward songs and has more of a mysterious image as an artist.

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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.

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Modeselektor – Happy Birthday

An experimental instrumental piece by the German duo Modeselektor, pioneers who are opening up new possibilities in electronic music.

Taken from their September 2007 album “Happy Birthday!,” the track is characterized by a dynamic sound that fuses energetic beats with distinctive synthesizer melodies.

Widely talked about for its collaborations with a diverse range of artists—including Thom Yorke of Radiohead and the French hip-hop group TTC—this release not only ignites the dance floor but also perfectly suits party scenes where you want to create a festive atmosphere.

The joy and exhilaration of celebrating a birthday are conveyed all the more universally precisely because the music has no lyrics.