Popular Western Birthday Songs [Western Music Ranking]

Happy BirthdayThe Click Five15rank/position

The Click Five – “Happy Birthday”

A bittersweet melody woven from sweet memories of love and lingering regret.

Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, The Click Five deliver a gem of a power-pop number.

Featured on their June 2007 album “Modern Minds and Pastimes,” the song portrays the protagonist’s complex feelings after forgetting an ex-lover’s birthday.

With its catchy guitar riffs and energetic sound, it made a strong impact across Asia, even hitting No.

1 on Singapore’s 987FM.

It’s a perfect track for moments when you want to reminisce about someone special—distinctly different from your typical birthday party anthem.

Happy Birthday And Thanks For The MemoriesMarilyn Monroe16rank/position

Marilyn Monroe Singing Happy Birthday/Thanks For The Memories To President John F Kennedy 1962

It’s a familiar birthday song, isn’t it? I think everyone has heard it at least once.

This “Happy Birthday And Thanks For The Memories” is also famous for being sung by one of the most famous actresses in the world, Marilyn Monroe, to President Kennedy.

It’s My BirthdayMya17rank/position

Mya – It’s My Birthday

Mya is an American singer-songwriter and actress.

In 2002, together with P!NK, Christina Aguilera, and Lil’ Kim, she won a Grammy Award for “Lady Marmalade.” This song is from the North America–exclusive deluxe edition of her 2011 album K.

I.

S.

S.

(Keep It Sexy & Simple).

Birthday SongDon McLean18rank/position

Birthday Song

Don McLean is a quintessential singer-songwriter of folk and folk rock.

While his name may not be widely recognized in Japan, he was an extremely popular artist in the United States.

His signature work, “American Pie,” gained fame for its complex lyrics and continues to be analyzed today.

As a birthday song by him, I recommend “Birthday Song.” If you enjoy a calm, bossa nova-like style of folk, be sure to check it out.

Happy BirthdayLoretta Lynn19rank/position

Happy Birthday

Loretta Lynn, an artist known as a country music legend.

She was hugely active from the late 1960s through the 1980s, and gained popularity with bold expressions that hadn’t been seen in country music before.

Her song “Happy Birthday” is known as one of her birthday songs.

Although it didn’t become a major hit, it was reportedly played frequently on the radio at the time.

Six Feet UnderNo Doubt20rank/position

Six Feet Under

No Doubt, a hugely popular rock band with over 27 million records sold worldwide.

Their musical style uniquely blends alternative rock, pop rock, and ska punk, and their sophisticated, multi-layered sound has earned widespread acclaim, including two Grammy Awards in the past.

Their classic track “Six Feet Under” is known as their birthday song.

Pay attention to the melody, where a dirty edge and pop vibes intertwine!

We Can’t StopMiley Cyrus21rank/position

Miley Cyrus – We Can’t Stop (Official Video)

Miley Cyrus, the daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus—one of the most popular country musicians—is an artist who rocketed to stardom with Hannah Montana.

Early on she had a cute image, but lately her sexy, even highly provocative behavior has stood out.

Her song “We Can’t Stop” is a work themed around a birthday party—or so it seems.

In fact, it carries a hidden theme of illicit drugs.

Be sure to check it out!