Fun Western Music Song Rankings [2025]

I’ve put together a collection of upbeat Western songs with a vibe you don’t usually find in Japanese music.

The selection mainly features tracks that have been popular on YouTube so far.

It’s updated every month, so check back from time to time.

It’s sure to get you hyped, no doubt about it.

Playlist

Fun Western Music Song Rankings [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	HappyPharrell Williams		Has produced many hit tunes for the world...
2	Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen		Canadian singer-songwriter Car...
3	SugarMaroon 5		Maroon 5's romantic hit song resonates with the heart
4	Dance MonkeyTones and I		A woman from the Mornington Peninsula, Australia…
5	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		A panic-inducing, mood-lifting rush that kicks in the moment you start listening...
6	Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi		Luis, a singer representing Puerto Rico, …
7	Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson		He has performed with many top artists, and has...
8	Shake It OffTaylor Swift		Featuring a powerful beat and an uplifting message...
9	Take On Mea-ha		The intro is truly delightful and exciting—so impressive...
10	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		A dream collaboration song by Rosé and Bruno Mars
11	Can’t Stop The Feeling!Justin Timberlake		A smash hit from Trolls, a danceable classic
12	24K MagicBruno Mars		…has earned extremely high acclaim from around the world for its overwhelming prowess.
13	Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley		An Englishman who was very active in the 1980s…
14	What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction		Celebrate the beauty of women in a youthful pop song
15	TusaKAROL G, Nicki Minaj		This work features bright vocals and an impressive backing rhythm...
16	Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper		The American who is known to be pro-Japanese and has held many concerts in Japan...
17	Can’t Hold UsMacklemore & Ryan Lewis		Macklemore’s iconic song that believes in challenges and dreams
18	FlowersMiley Cyrus		Miley’s hit song that sings of self-love and independence
19	Party In The U.S.A.Miley Cyrus		A courageous song depicting Miley’s new life
20	Dancing QueenABBA		ABBA’s timeless hits continue to captivate people around the world. De…
21	Blinding LightsThe Weeknd		Commer—Mercedes-Benz’s first electric vehicle…
22	U Can’t Touch ThisMC Hammer		MC Hammer's songs are so danceable...
23	I Gotta FeelingBlack Eyed Peas		A lively song that sings of the exhilaration of a party
24	Lush LifeZara Larsson		This piece, characterized by its fresh and lighthearted melody, is...
25	As It WasHarry Styles		Harry Styles’ iconic song of growth and hope
26	Stayin’ AliveBee Gees		Captivating with beautiful harmonies and melodies, O…
27	Don’t Start NowDua Lipa		While having a husky voice and femininity...
28	22Taylor Swift		A masterpiece that sings of the anxieties and brilliance of youth
29	#SELFIEThe Chainsmokers		The Chainsmokers’ track that’s almost just a beat...
30	Castle on the HillEd Sheeran		A story of Ed Sheeran’s youth and love for his hometown
31	Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!		An English artist representative of the early to mid-1980s…
32	All StarSmash Mouth		Smash Mouth’s classic gives you a boost
33	ShowerBecky G		A pop tune that shines bright like the summer sun...
34	Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen		An American electronica project, A...
35	EspressoSabrina Carpenter		Sabrina’s new song, a tune of confidence and cheerfulness
36	Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get EnoughMichael Jackson		Overwhelming charisma and approachable musicality are hi…
37	Don’t Worry, Be HappyBobby McFerrin		Timeless masterpieces that heal the heart, moving message songs
38	I Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic		A song that conveys the importance of continuing to hold onto your dreams
39	SuckerJonas Brothers		Expressing the depth of love with a refreshing song
40	I’M GOOD (BLUE)David Guetta & Bebe Rexha		DJ Getta and Lexa's uplifting classic
41	YMCAVillage People		Mixing elements of disco, R&B, and dance-pop, it...
42	On Top of the WorldImagine Dragons		A hit song by Imagine Dragons that sings of dreams and courage
43	Miss YouOliver Tree & Robin Schulz		An exhilarating EDM-style track, 'Miss You'
44	Ride ItRegard		Overall, it’s a dance music track with a gentle use of sounds…
45	A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey		Heartwarming music that stands by (supports) tired people
46	Raise Your GlassP!nk		An anthem for those off the mainstream, a song to restore confidence
47	Good LifeOneRepublic		A pleasant travel melody that makes you feel happy
48	If I Can’t Have YouShawn Mendes		Shaw, overflowing with love and more powerful than ever...
49	Dance The NightDua Lipa		A masterpiece that captivates with melody and rhythm
50	Made You LookMeghan Trainor		In the spotlight for a song that boosts self-esteem
51	Higher LoveKygo & Whitney Houston		A moving collaboration song by Kygo and Whitney
52	Cake By The OceanDNCE		A hit song by a dance-rock band is hugely popular.
53	Separate WaysJourney		An exhilaratingly old-school-feeling music video, Ameri…
54	Rescue MeOneRepublic		The intro starts off quietly, but in the chorus...
55	Sunday BestSurfaces		On TikTok, “Looking back on 2019…”
56	About Damn TimeLizzo		Lizzo's upbeat songs lift the spirits.
57	What a Man Gotta DoJonas Brothers		Just the opening vocals and cutting already lift my spirits...
58	TornAva Max		Signature song 'Sweet but Psycho...'
59	It’s Raining MenThe Weather Girls		Martha Wash and Isola Arms…
60	Give It AwayRed Hot Chili Peppers		When it comes to the Chili Peppers, this is the song that comes to mind...
61	Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell		Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell...
62	What A Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong		The great artist, Louis Armstrong…
63	CoolJonas Brothers		It’s a sound that can put you in a bright mood! Ame…
64	Hot StuffDonna Summer		As the Queen of Funk, she has influenced many artists...
65	MiracleCalvin Harris, Ellie Goulding		Captivating the world with the power of love and a song of hope
66	Every Little Thing She Does Is MagicThe Police		Every ... that brings magical fun
67	FaithGeorge Michael		Wha… who also won a Grammy Award in 1988
68	Feel MeSelena Gomez		This work was first unveiled in 2016 at...
69	Rock And Roll All NiteKISS		The quintessential American hard rock band, K...
70	Feeling GoodNina Simone		Legendary American singer Nina Si...
71	Hound DogElvis Presley		The best-selling solo artist in the world, …
72	Like It IsKygo, Zara Larsson & TYGA		The pioneer of tropical house, Kygo, sings...
73	The Other SideSZA, Justin Timberlake		Funky, spacey, modern disco...
74	BLOW (with Chris Stapleton & Bruno Mars)Ed Sheeran		Is this really that Ed Sheeran song?!…
75	Close Your Eyes (Official) ft. Miss LiFelix Jaehn, VIZE		Felix Jaehn, VIZE, Swe...
76	Stack It Up (feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie)Liam Payne		A positive song that cheerfully sings about dreams...
77	Post Malone (feat. RANI)Sam Feldt		Dutch DJ and producer Sam F...
78	SouthboundCarrie Underwood		He did excep… on an American idol audition show
79	Drown (feat. Clinton Kane)Martin Garrix		It’s like hearing a grand chorus from the cloud of the dance floor…
80	Good as Hell (feat. Ariana Grande) [Remix]Lizzo		One of today’s female pop icons, Lizzo. A…
81	Planet RockAfrika Bamabaataa & The Soulsonic Force		The father who named Black creative culture “hip-hop”…
82	Family (with Kygo)The Chainsmokers		From the intro to the chorus, it's quiet and fantastical...
83	Been Like ThisMeghan Trainor, T-Pain		A jazz-pop song with blaring trumpets
84	365Zedd, Katy Perry		“Stay,” which we released in 2017, ha...
85	Champs ElyséesZAZ		The nationally beloved French masterpiece “Cham…”
86	EarthLil Dicky		An American comedian and rapper, so...
87	Honestly, We Just Need JesusTerrian		Tarian’s music captures the clamor of modern society and...
88	Sex machineJames Brown		It’s already funky from the opening line…
89	South of the Border (feat. Camila Cabello & Cardi B) [Sam Feldt Remix]heeran		Here, Sam Fell, who was in charge of the remixer...
90	Let’s DanceFive		Who were active alongside the Backstreet Boys…
91	GANGNAM STYLE vs. 2 Legit 2 Quit (MashUp)PSY & MC Hammer		PSY’s signature hit that took the world by storm in 2012…
92	Keep Me SatisfiedJUNGLE		A captivating soul-electronica track from the jungle
93	Your Favourite SongYOUNOTUS & Julian Perretta		A German DJ and professional from Berlin...
94	I Feel Like DancingJason Mraz		Jason Mraz’s new song, an upbeat track
95	Johnny B GoodeChuck Berry		A legendary guitarist who laid the foundations of rock and roll...
96	Right NowAtomic Kitten		A hugely popular female artist in her home country of the UK in the 1990s…
97	NRGDUCK SAUCE		The 201... of Duck Sauce, a DJ unit
98	PearlsJessie Ware		British singer-songwriter Ji...
99	Begging YouThe Stone Roses		The Stone Roses are Bri…
100	COSMIK DEBRISFRANK ZAPPA		Frank Zappa, a man among men, strokes his beard...