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

A special feature on Western music popular among women in their 30s!

We’ll cover everything—from songs frequently used in TV commercials, dramas, and wedding receptions as BGM, to that club favorite and hidden gems by famous artists.

Let’s explore them together!

Even if you don’t usually listen to Western music, why not take this opportunity to give it a try?

Playlist

Recommended Western music for women in their 30s: world classics and popular songs
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	All I Want for Christmas Is YouMerry Christmas		Mariah Carey's Christmas songs are on the difficult side
2	Hail Holy QueenDeloris Van Cartier		Singer transforms the monastery choir
3	You Belong With MeTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift's classic country song
4	Run the World (Girls)Beyoncé		An inspiring masterpiece that sings of women's strength
5	RoarKaty Perry		A pop queen whose down-to-earth expression is captivating
6	You Don’t Know My NameAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys’s soul-stirring singing voice
7	StitchesShawn Mendes		A young Canadian singer popular for their looks and vocal ability.
8	Come & Get ItSelena Gomez		Selena Gomez is a singer and actress.
9	Starboy ft. Daft PunkThe Weeknd		R&B singer becomes popular on the internet
10	Love StoryTaylor Swift		An eternal masterpiece depicting the conflicts of love
11	Easy On MeAdele		A heart-stirring masterpiece filled with Adele’s emotions
12	HelloAdele		Adele is a singer whose appeal lies in her vocal prowess and empathy.
13	Work (Explicit) ft. DrakeRihanna		Rihanna is a popular pop artist.
14	I’m YoursJason Mraz		Jason Mraz's captivating music and signature songs
15	ComplicatedAvril Lavigne		He/She/They spearheaded the 2000s girls’ rock boom…
16	I Got YouBebe Rexha		Bebe Rexha, a rhythmic pop singer
17	The ScientistColdplay		A birthday in my thirties. Lately I just can’t seem to shake this fatigue…
18	All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey		I feel like there are probably fewer people who haven’t heard of it.
19	Beauty and the Beast Feat.John LegendAriana Grande		Ariana’s high notes and beautiful singing voice
20	Hello KittyAvril Lavigne		Ellen Page’s global popularity and appeal
21	Work B**chBritney Spears		The popularity of the celebrity singer Britney
22	Stand By YouRachel Platten		A grand, radiant sound blows away stress...
23	Marry YouBruno Mars		Bruno Mars's 'Marry You' is a love song.
24	Life Goes OnFergie		Fergie achieves worldwide success in music
25	Make Me Like YouGwen Stefani		Gwen Stefani: Music and Family Love
26	White TigerIzzy Bizu		A soulful voice, a singer who captivates the world
27	Suit & Tie ft. JAY ZJustin Timberlake		The Appeal and Musicality of Justin Timberlake
28	The CureLady Gaga		Lady Gaga is popular for her talent and charity work.
29	Super BassNicki Minaj		The melody is good, and the fashion is unique.
30	Carry OnNorah Jones		Jazz singer and pianist Norah Jones
31	Make You Feel My LoveAdele		As of 2018, the most popular singer…
32	If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys, whose soulful singing voice is popular…
33	My EverythingAriana Grande		American pop star, Ariana Grande...
34	GirlfriendAvril Lavigne		Avril Lavigne’s smash hit...
35	Crazy In LoveBeyonce ft. Jay Z		Beyoncé’s smash hit, “Crazy …”
36	HaloBeyoncé		It's Beyonce's 'Halo.' It sounds very much like Beyonce...
37	PerfumeBritney Spears		Britne, who has a strong bright and pop image...
38	Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen		Carly Rae Jepsen’s catchy…
39	I Need To Be In LoveCarpenters		Every day I'm busy with work, and even on my days off I take lessons...
40	Double RainbowKaty Perry		In my youth, I had developed the vocal skills for gospel singing...
41	Only Girl(In the World)Rihanna		In an unrequited love song by R&B singer Rihanna...
42	Diggin’ On YouTLC		TLC's 'Diggin’ On You'...
43	Love Me Like YouLittle Mix		How about this for background music at an autumn party…
44	Whole Damn YearMary J Blige		The chic piano sound feels so mature and sophi…
45	Player ft. Chris BrownTinashe		The cool worldview is a perfect match for the autumn vibe…
46	I Could Be The OneAvicii vs Nicky Romero		A birthday in my thirties. The relentless heavy workload and stress...
47	all is full of loveBjörk		A birthday in my thirties. A slightly special night...
48	Ever Ever AfterCarrie Underwood		For those who want to feel like a princess on their birthday, ...
49	Bad DayDaniel Powter		A hit song from 2005. Daniel Pow—
50	Happy, Happy Birthday To YouDisney		For a Disney fan like you, Disney...
51	Ways to GoGrouplove		The team behind the film “The Devil Wears Prada” is reuniting…
52	All About YouHilary Duff		Hillary, who resumed activities in 2014, ...
53	Let It GoIdina Menzel		A birthday in her thirties—a single woman working hard at her job...
54	Defying GravityIdina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth		The Broadway musical masterpiece “Wi…”
55	Suddenly I SeeKT Tunstall		If you’re a woman in your 30s, the movie The Devil Wears Prada…
56	BirthdayKaty Perry		A birthday song sung by Katy Perry...
57	Happy Birthday (ft. John Legend)Kygo		The tropi... crafted by Kygo, the Norwegian DJ
58	Born This WayLady Gaga		Birthday in my 30s: I am me, just the way I like...
59	Born To DieLana Del Rey		A birthday in my 30s. Feeling a bit languid…
60	Can’t Fight the MoonlightLeAnn Rimes		It's a song featured in the movie Coyote Ugly...
61	FaintLinkin Park		A birthday in my thirties. Someone who passed away suddenly in 2017...
62	Living For LoveMadonna		A weekday birthday. I’ve got work today too, so celebrate me…
63	Sunday MorningMaroon 5		A birthday in my thirties. Like a holiday morning, gentl...
64	WhateverOasis		In my thirties. I’ve been taking on more responsibilities, but…
65	High & DryRadiohead		A lonely birthday. Everyone around me is getting married and rushing ahead…
66	BirthdaySelena Gomez		In films like The Big Short...
67	Happy BirthdayStevie Wonder		In this chorus part, on a TV show, someone is someone’s…
68	Unhappy BirthdayThe Smiths		If you're a subculture geek in your 30s, the movie “(50…
69	Love On TopBeyoncé		A song by Beyoncé, the diva of the R&B world. Falling in love, and…
70	Thousand YearsChristina Perri		The movie “Twilight,” which also gained popularity in Japan, …
71	Let It GoDemi Lovato		It was used as an insert song in the movie Frozen.
72	IDGAFDua Lipa		Dua Lipa’s original and powerful work, which has become a big hit…
73	Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding		Ellie Goulding, who became a hit around the world…
74	There You’ll BeFaith Hill		As the theme song for the film Pearl Harbor, ...
75	Big Girls Don’t CryFergie		Fergie, the sole female member of the Black Eyed Peas...
76	SpotlightJennifer Hudson		Jennie, who is popular for her powerful and soulful singing voice...
77	Hold My HandJess Glynne		It seems quite challenging, but it looks exhilarating and fast-paced…
78	Flash LightJessie J		The UK’s top singer, Jessie J’s...
79	UnconditionallyKaty Perry		Katy Perry’s powerful love song. “Ah…
80	Heartbeat SongKelly Clarkson		Debuted from an American audition program…
81	Need You NowLady Antebellum		The country music that became a big hit in Japan...
82	Poker FaceLady Gaga		Lady Gaga, whom many people have heard of...
83	Bleeding LoveLeona Lewis		Debuted from a British audition program…
84	StayLisa Loeb		Actress Masami Nagasawa performed this song in a drama…
85	I’m Like A BirdNelly Furtado		It's a hit song by Nelly Furtado. Overseas...
86	UmbrellaRihanna ft Jay Z		A love song by diva Rihanna. “When I become famous…”
87	Blank SpaceTaylor Swift		Speaking for girls around the world and evoking strong empathy...
88	Eternal FlameThe Bangles		It became popular in Japan as well under the Japanese title “Mune Ippai no Ai” (A Heart Full of Love)…
89	DiaryAlicia Keys ft Tony! Toni! Toné!		Alicia, an American artist...
90	Every Time I Close My EyesBabyface		Babyf..., an American musician, ...
91	All About Lovin’ YouBon Jovi		Bon J… is an American rock band
92	He IsBrandy		Pop that incorporates elements of R&B and gospel...
93	Crazy For YouMadonna		Madonna’s 1985 hit song, “Cra…
94	Without YouMariah Carey		Every song this person sings ends up becoming a masterpiece…
95	When I Look At YouMiley Cyrus		It feels like going for the classic all-American girl!
96	A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton		Even among Japanese people, it's something everyone has heard at least once...
97	AngelAerosmith		The theme song of the drama 'Engine' starring Takuya Kimura...
98	ConfidentDemi Lovato		Bold, defiant lyrics that insist, “I’m the one who’s right,” are so c...
99	Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day		A classic autumn song that any rock-loving woman would know…
100	The WireHaim		A heartbreak song that makes you feel sad yet somehow uplifted…
101	Someone Like YouAdele		The guy I liked has settled down, you know…
102	No OneAlicia Keys		It's the ultimate love song. Single-mindedly, devotedly, someone…
103	I Love YouAvril Lavigne		I haven’t listened to ABU much lately…
104	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		Something every woman in her thirties has heard of…
105	EverytimeBritney Spears		It's a heartbreak song. I got my heart broken, cried my eyes out, and it felt so refresh—
106	I Need Your LoveCalvin Harris		A top star so popular it competes for first or second place in the world...
107	A Thousand YearsChristina Perri		The vampire movie series that was extremely popular in Japan…
108	Love The Way You LieEminem		Eminem’s rap is really cool, and rea…
109	Somebody That I Used To KnowGotye		With its uniquely quirky musical style and music video, it quickly...
110	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		It’s a song that was a huge hit in Japan quite a long time ago, but...
111	All Of MeJohn Legend		I can’t help but think, “I wish someone would sing a song like this to me!”
112	Beneath Your BeautifulLabrinth		They treated us to a heart-stoppingly sexy singing voice...
113	You And ILady Gaga		Everyone knows it—there’s no one who doesn’t…
114	Just Give Me A ReasonP!nk		The world’s diva, Pink, and Nate from Fun...
115	I’m Not The Only OneSam Smith		Anyway, it’s heartbreakingly moving! It’s one song. A grown woman…
116	LALALAShakira		A Latin-style Shaki who captivates fans even with her dancing…
117	kiss meSixpence None The Richer		In my 30s, music I'd recommend for listening together with my girlfriend...
118	Young GirlsBruno Mars		Bruno Mars's captivating vocals and songs
119	I Really Like YouCarly Rae Jepsen		Carly, the birth of a global pop star
120	Marvin Gaye (feat. Meghan Trainor)Charlie Puth		Charlie Puth's music and looks are popular.
121	I Wish ft. T.I.Cher Lloyd		A popular female singer from the United Kingdom, a next-generation diva
122	BurnEllie Goulding		Ellie Goulding, hit song singer
123	CompanyJustin Bieber		Justin Bieber's captivating music
124	We Can’t StopMiley Cyrus		Miley Cyrus’s way of living true to herself
125	Morning SunRobin Thicke		The captivating music of R&B’s Robin Thicke
126	ChandelierSia		Sia’s distinctive singing voice and music are captivating.
127	I Don’t Have Time To Be In LovePriscilla Ahn		A woman in her thirties who can’t help but act tough and can’t be honest with her feelings…
128	SugarMaroon 5		Maroon 5 is a popular handsome band.