Recommended Western music for women in their 60s: world classics and popular songs

Reach Out (I’ll Be There)Four Tops

Four Tops – Reach Out (I’ll Be There) (1967) HD 0815007

A song the Four Tops recorded in just two takes.

It was written by Holland-Dozier-Holland, Motown’s songwriting team.

There’s an anecdote that they instructed lead singer Levi Stubbs to sing like Bob Dylan on “Like a Rolling Stone.”

Like A VirginMadonna

Madonna – Like A Virgin (Official Video)

Madonna, the “Queen of Pop,” is the most successful female artist in history and a living legend who remains active even in her late sixties.

The title track of her masterpiece album Like a Virgin, which sold 21 million copies worldwide, is a signature song of early Madonna.

Produced by Nile Rodgers, with Chic’s rhythm section Tony Thompson and Bernard Edwards, it’s an ’80s mega-hit in which Madonna’s cute vocals shine.

In JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, the name “Like a Virgin” also appears in Part 6, Stone Ocean, as the name of bracelet-type handcuffs used to prevent escapes.

Have You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John – Have You Never Been Mellow (Only Olivia, September 23rd 1977)

Olivia Newton-John, a UK-born artist whose clear, luminous voice has captivated fans around the world.

Released in 1975, this song topped the U.

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Billboard chart and became a major hit, ranking high on both the Adult Contemporary and Country charts.

It’s a gentle message song for people swept up in busy days and prone to losing peace of mind.

Carried by a calm melody, it reminds us to slow down and find inner tranquility.

A perfect track for those who cherish their own relaxation time, like reading or taking a walk.

You’re So VainCarly Simon

Carly Simon – You’re So Vain

The person described in this song is not explicitly identified, and many individuals—such as Cat Stevens and Mick Jagger—have been the subject of rumors.

Carly Simon initially began recording with Harry Nilsson as a backup vocalist, but ultimately entrusted it to Mick Jagger.

Band Of GoldFreda Payne

Band Of Gold , Freda Payne , 1970 Vinyl

Freda Payne is the sister of Scherrie Payne, the lead singer of The Supremes.

This song was released as a single in 1970.

The performance on the recording was by The Funk Brothers, Motown’s house band.

I Need to Be in LoveCarpenters

I Need To Be In Love

A heart-stirring ballad by the Carpenters that sings of yearning for eternal love while confronting the harshness of reality.

It stands apart from purely sweet love songs, capturing delicate emotions swaying between ideal and reality, beautifully conveyed through crystalline vocals.

Released as a single from the May 1976 album “A Kind of Hush,” it topped the U.

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Easy Listening chart.

In 1995, it was chosen as the ending theme for the Japanese TV drama “Miseinen,” drawing renewed attention.

It’s a gem of a melody that gently accompanies quiet nights spent in contemplation or moments of reflecting on memories with someone dear.

She Loves YouThe Beatles

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A pop song that includes the moral phrase “pride can also hurt you” within its lyrics.

It’s also known as the first record Ozzy Osbourne ever bought.

In 1964, a German version titled “Sie Liebt Dich” was released.