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Oldies Western Music: Popular Rankings [2025]
I’ve picked out some classic Western pop songs that have been popular so far.
I’m introducing them in a ranking format, in order of the most plays.
Take a look to see what kinds of songs are popular and use it as a reference.
The playlist is also being updated.
Oldies Western Music: Popular Ranking [2025] (1–10)
Bohemian RhapsodyQueen1rank/position
When it comes to iconic dance music from the 1970s, you can’t leave out this song.
Despite running over six minutes, it packs in a dazzling range of styles—from ballad to opera to hard rock.
The lyrics are enigmatic, but they can be interpreted as depicting life’s struggles and inner conflicts.
Released in 1975, it spent nine consecutive weeks at number one in the UK and sold over six million copies worldwide.
Though it’s a band track, it’s the kind of song that makes you want to move to the music.
It was also featured in the film Wayne’s World, winning over a new generation of fans.
A must-listen not only for rock lovers but for anyone who wants to enjoy the diversity of music.
Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis2rank/position
One of the most iconic songs by Oasis—the ultimate rock band to come out of ’90s Britain—this track is a flawless masterpiece.
On this song, guitarist Noel Gallagher, who handles the songwriting, takes lead vocals to deliver a powerful message: “Don’t look back in anger.” Released as a single from the February 1996 album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, it has in recent years come to feel like a national anthem sung when people unite after the tragic events in Manchester.
It’s a song that stays close to the heart when you want to draw a line under the past and move forward.
More Than WordsExtreme3rank/position
This is a signature acoustic ballad by Extreme, the American rock band known for hard rock and funk metal.
Defying the image of their intense band sound, Nuno Bettencourt’s delicate guitar tones and his beautiful harmonies with Gary Cherone resonate deeply.
The song expresses a sincere plea for genuine actions behind the words “I love you,” and its purity moves listeners to tears.
Included on the 1990 album Pornograffitti, the track topped the U.
S.
charts after its single release in March 1991.
It’s a piece that will resonate profoundly when you want to quietly reflect on your feelings for someone special.
Every Breath You TakeThe Police4rank/position
The song that dominated the Billboard chart at No.
1 for eight consecutive weeks following its 1983 release was The Police’s “Every Breath You Take.” It’s a beautiful ballad featuring a uniquely voiced arpeggiated guitar phrase, and its suggestive lyrics—expressing overflowing feelings for “you”—drew attention.
Sting, who wrote the lyrics and composed the music, is said to have completed the song in 30 minutes.
At the 1984 Grammy Awards, it won Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group.
Take On Mea-ha5rank/position
It’s a masterpiece that could be called a monument of 80s synth-pop, distinguished by its shimmering, sparkling synthesizer tones! This memorable track was the debut single released in 1985 by Norway’s a-ha, a landmark song that catapulted the group to global stardom.
Their debut album, Hunting High and Low, which includes this song, also achieved international success, reaching No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts with a boost from heavy rotation on MTV.
Evoking the radiant spirit of the 1980s, this work captivates with its catchy melody and soaring high vocals, and can also be enjoyed as a coming-of-age anthem about taking a positive, proactive approach to love.
Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses6rank/position
A track that’s indispensable when discussing the history of heavy metal, Sweet Child O’ Mine.
Featured on Guns N’ Roses’ debut album Appetite for Destruction, it was released as a single in June 1988 and reached No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It opens with Slash’s memorable guitar riff, over which Axl Rose’s emotionally rich vocals soar.
The lyrics, written by Rose about his then-girlfriend, convey tenderness toward a loved one alongside echoes of past struggles.
The music video, filmed in 1987, continues to shine without losing its luster, having garnered over 1.
5 billion views on YouTube.
Basket CaseGreen Day7rank/position
Green Day, who burst into the spotlight in the ’90s alternative rock scene, emerged from California’s punk community.
Their signature work candidly portrays Billie Joe Armstrong’s struggle with anxiety disorder.
Released in November 1994, the song reached No.
2 on the Billboard Hot 100, challenging taboos around mental illness and resonating with many people.
The music video was filmed in a real psychiatric hospital and received nine nominations at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards.
Transcending the bounds of punk rock, it stands as one of the defining tracks of the ’90s that touched countless hearts.