A Western pop 'congratulations' song. A celebratory song.
Japan doesn’t have a deeply developed culture of expressing “love,” but it does have a strong culture of expressing “gratitude” and offering “blessings.”
This time, we’ve focused on “blessings” and selected some classic Western songs!
Because many overseas songs are religious “blessing songs,” they tend to carry a stronger message than their Japanese counterparts.
We’ve curated tracks for a variety of situations, so we think people of all generations can enjoy them.
Now then, please sit back and enjoy!
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Foreign pop 'congratulations' songs. Celebration songs (21–30)
Someone like youAdele
Adele is a British singer-songwriter who received high acclaim in the 2000s.
She is also known for having her song featured in the film Skyfall from the 007 series.
Her song Someone Like You is a beautiful piece in which she sings blessings upon learning that a former lover has married and found happiness.
A CelebrationU2
The song “Celebration” is performed by U2, the rock band that represents Ireland.
It’s included on their 1981 release October, and it’s a track that nostalgically features Bono’s youthful shouts.
masterplanOasis
The song “The Masterplan” by Oasis, a band from Manchester, England.
Although the vocals are handled by the older brother, Noel, it’s a beautiful track that captures setting off on life’s uncertain journey and celebrating the present day.
It’s a beatuful dayMichael Bublé
“It’s a Beautiful Day,” a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé.
While it’s a breakup song, it turns adversity on its head, celebrating the worst of situations by looking forward to the good things to come.
It’s crafted as a celebratory track that lifts your spirits when you listen to it.
CelebrationKool and The Gang
A perfect celebratory song for expressing a hearty “Congratulations!” Celebration opens with a guitar-and-trumpet intro that evokes the 1980s.
It carries a sense of nostalgia, and it’s a feel-good anthem that gets everyone singing along.
Congraturations to meSelena Gomez
Selena Gomez, who is like an idol to American teenagers.
This song she sings is unusual in that she’s singing “congratulations” to herself.
It has a rap-like style, and Selena’s cute vocals make it especially appealing.
CongraturationsFaron Young
A celebratory song sung by American country singer Faron Young.
It’s a track that toasts the new beginning of a lover who has left him.
The lead vocals and choral harmonies are beautiful, and the country-style melody makes it an engaging listen.