Popular Western Birthday Songs [Western Music Ranking]

Happy Birthday, JohnnySt. Vincent92rank/position

St. Vincent – Happy Birthday, Johnny (Official Audio)

This piece, included on American musician St.

Vincent’s 2017 album MASSEDUCTION, is a hidden gem that explores themes of friendship and loss, self-destruction, and regret.

It’s a melancholy, piano-driven ballad, with lyrics that strikingly portray a relationship with a self-destructive friend.

The deeply emotional melody and vocals are sure to resonate with listeners.

It’s a song that can make you rethink the meaning of friendship on someone special’s birthday.

Be sure to listen to it slowly on a quiet night.

Happy BirthdayCarly Simon93rank/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 BirthdayCombichrist94rank/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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Birthday BoyPet Shop Boys95rank/position

Birthday Boy (2017 Remaster)

There are many songs themed around birthdays, but few that focus specifically on men’s birthdays.

That’s why I’d like to introduce “Birthday Boy.” It’s a track performed by the musical duo Pet Shop Boys.

Rather than celebrating a birthday, the song reflects on boyhood that has passed.

The lyrics carry a touch of melancholy, but the older you are, the more deeply they’re likely to resonate.

It’s perfect for cooling down the mood by playing it at the end of a birthday party.

Say AahTrey Songz96rank/position

Say Aah (Unplugged)

The lyrics are pretty edgy, so they’re not for everyone! If we were to give it a Japanese-style title in English, maybe something like “Say ‘Ah’”? Lines like “Let’s drink champagne,” “Come over to my place,” and “Yeah, today’s your birthday…” — I feel like “birthday” here is used with a bit of wordplay! For people who enjoy this kind of vibe—the party feel—it should work fine as celebratory BGM!

Happy Birthday & Auld Lang SyneBing Crosby97rank/position

Bing Crosby Happy Birthday & Auld Lang Syne

Many of you may find this “Happy Birthday & Auld Lang Syne” familiar, right? Yes, it’s the same melody as “Hotaru no Hikari,” which is well-known in Japan.

In Japan, it’s usually performed as an instrumental, but the version with lyrics is nice too.

Happy Birthday EverybodyRay Barretto98rank/position

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYBODY – RAY BARRETTO

For those seeking a festive birthday song that skillfully fuses Latin music and soul, we recommend Ray Barretto from the United States.

Featured on his 1967 album “Latino Con Soul,” this track captivates with a lively, dance-inducing sound: passionate rhythms from Latin percussion like congas and bongos, and a dazzling horn section infused with salsa and jazz elements.

Rooted in Puerto Rican traditional music, Barretto delivers a track brimming with life-affirming groove that is distinctly his own.

It’s a perfect pick to energize a birthday party or to discover new charms in Latin music.