Lovely Western music

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

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

If you’re a man in your 60s, you probably have special memories tied to the Carpenters’ gentle vocals or Led Zeppelin’s powerful guitar riffs.

In the ’70s, when folk and rock shone, and the ’80s, when disco took the world by storm—music has continued to evolve with the times while putting down deep roots in our hearts.

This time, we’ll introduce a selection of timeless classics where nostalgia and emotion intersect.

Please take your time and enjoy this chance to rediscover Western hits that linger in the heart—the kind you find yourself humming in everyday moments or wanting to share with someone special.

Recommended Western music for men in their 60s: World classics and popular songs (51–60)

Venus in FursVelvet Underground

Venus in furs – The Velvet Underground

Venus in FursVelvet Underground

This song was inspired by a novel of the same title written in 1870 by the Austrian novelist Leopold von Sacher-Masoch.

It tells the story of a man who wishes to be dominated by a woman and treated as a slave.

The track was used in a British Dunlop Tires commercial.

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Like a Rolling StoneBob Dylan

Bob Dylan – Like a Rolling Stone (Official Audio)

Like a Rolling StoneBob Dylan

A song produced by Tom Wilson and Bob Dylan.

Its title was inspired by lyrics from Hank Williams’s song “Lost Highway.” Guitarist and record producer Al Kooper plays organ on the track.

Although he wasn’t an experienced organist, Dylan liked his sound, which led to his inclusion.

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Lust For LifeIggy Pop

Iggy Pop – Lust For Life

Lust For LifeIggy Pop

A song inspired by the lifestyle of Iggy Pop, who was a heroin addict.

The title is taken from the 1956 film of the same name.

It was re-released as a single in 1996 and was used in the British film Trainspotting.

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Instant KarmaJohn Lennon

INSTANT KARMA! (WE ALL SHINE ON). (Ultimate Mix, 2020) – Lennon/Ono with The Plastic Ono Band

Instant KarmaJohn Lennon

A song written and recorded by John Lennon in January 1970.

It is a message song about unity and hope.

The guitar is played by George Harrison, and the piano is played by Billy Preston.

The track was used in a 1993 Nike commercial directed by David Fincher.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced some timeless Western music that colored the eras—did you find a song that stayed with you? The gentle melodies of The Beatles and The Carpenters, and the grand scale of Queen’s music, are surely etched in your heart along with memories of your youth.

Revisit these classics to rekindle nostalgic memories and emotions.

How about spending a heartwarming moment sharing the greatness of music with someone special?