Recommended Western music for women in their 30s: world classics and popular songs

Let It GoDemi Lovato

Demi Lovato – Let It Go (from “Frozen”) (Official Video)

Used as an insert song in the movie Frozen, many people have heard it, so I think it’s a track that really gets the crowd going.

This version, used in the ending, has a poppier finish than the one used in the film, making it a fun song to sing.

IDGAFDua Lipa

Dua Lipa – IDGAF (Official Music Video)

A uniquely powerful hit song by Dua Lipa.

“IDGAF” stands for “I Don’t Give a Fxxk,” and it’s a track that expresses a strong break, saying you don’t care about that person anymore.

Its intensity is sure to captivate the room.

It’s a song you’ll want to embody and sing with cool confidence.

Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding

Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do (Official Video)

Ellie Goulding’s love song that became a hit around the world.

It portrays the feelings of a woman who’s completely falling for someone.

The melody builds gradually toward the latter half, making it a beautiful piece.

The chorus uses almost the same words throughout, so I think it’s an easy song to take on.

There You’ll BeFaith Hill

Faith Hill – There You’ll Be (Pearl Harbor Theme 2001)

It became a hit in Japan under the Japanese title “Eternally Loved ~ Pearl Harbor Love Theme” as the theme song for the film Pearl Harbor.

It’s a grand, dramatic ballad with a beautiful melody.

A perfect song for when you want to sing tenderly yet with full emotion.

Big Girls Don’t CryFergie

Fergie – Big Girls Don’t Cry (Personal) (Official Music Video)

A solo song by Fergie, the sole female member of the Black Eyed Peas.

It’s a heartrending love song about deciding to break up despite lingering feelings.

It might be hard to sing as powerfully as Fergie, but the tempo is slow and the melody is easy to sing.

SpotlightJennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson – Spotlight (Official Video)

A track by Jennifer Hudson, known for her powerful, soulful vocals.

Set to an uptempo beat, the lyrics express frustrations and doubts about a lover, resonating poignantly with the heart.

With a steady tempo and tone, it’s an easy song to take on.

Belting it out with full-on style will feel amazing.

Hold My HandJess Glynne

Jess Glynne – Hold My Hand [Official Video]

The difficulty seems high, but set to an exhilarating, fast-paced melody, it feels like a song that could put you in the best mood.

Her vocals are also captivating—they even make the cute phrase, “Darling, hey, hold my hand,” sound cool.

It’s also totally fine to put words you can’t usually say into a song.