Birthday pop songs in English to sing for someone special
Are you looking for the perfect BGM to set a festive mood at the birthday party of someone special that comes around once a year?
In this article, we’ve handpicked and compiled “Western birthday songs” recommended for fans of international music, drawing from a wide range of eras and genres!
From universally known, cheerful classics that people of all ages can enjoy to recent hit songs—and even some quirky birthday tracks—we’ve got plenty lined up.
You might discover a birthday song you’ve never heard before.
Be sure to check it out!
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Birthday songs in Western music (61–70) to give to someone special
Happy Birthday, JohnnySt. Vincent
This piece, included on American musician St.
Vincent’s 2017 album MASSEDUCTION, is a hidden gem that explores themes of friendship and loss, self-destruction, and regret.
It’s a melancholy, piano-driven ballad, with lyrics that strikingly portray a relationship with a self-destructive friend.
The deeply emotional melody and vocals are sure to resonate with listeners.
It’s a song that can make you rethink the meaning of friendship on someone special’s birthday.
Be sure to listen to it slowly on a quiet night.
Happy BirthdayThe Idle Race
The famous song “Happy Birthday,” composed by Idol Race.
The familiar “Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You” appears in the intro, but from there the mood of the song shifts dramatically, making it an interesting piece.
Happy Birthdayein Metal-Ständchen
It’s a full-throttle heavy metal birthday song.
The video starts off quietly, but… partway through, a heavy guitar riff kicks in.
And of course, Happy Birthday with death growls! (lol) Surprise someone by playing this track to celebrate their birthday.
(lol)
Tears at the birthday partyelvis costello & Burt Bacharach
This is a song produced and performed by Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach.
It is included on the 1998 album Painted From Memory.
The song has been covered by artists such as American guitarist Bill Frisell.
Happy Birthday & Auld Lang SyneBing Crosby
Many of you may find this “Happy Birthday & Auld Lang Syne” familiar, right? Yes, it’s the same melody as “Hotaru no Hikari,” which is well-known in Japan.
In Japan, it’s usually performed as an instrumental, but the version with lyrics is nice too.
Safe And SoundCapital Cities
Capital Cities is an electro-pop rock duo from Los Angeles.
While they aren’t widely known in Japan, they’re very popular among fans of techno music.
Their track “Safe and Sound,” released in 2011, reached No.
8 on the U.
S.
Billboard Hot 100.
It’s a love song, but the lyrics also make it a perfect fit for a birthday song! Be sure to check it out!
Birthday Song (Parisian Vision)DJ Snake
DJ Snake, born in Paris, France.
Coming from a country where techno and electronic music are among the world’s best-developed, his EDM is easy on the ears.
Listening to EDM for long stretches can be tiring, right? His “Birthday Song (Parisian Vision)” isn’t too quirky, so I recommend it.