Lovely Western music

A Western pop 'congratulations' song. A celebratory song.

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

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!

Western congratulatory songs. Celebration songs (41–50)

Bless the children of the worldRandy Newman

Randy Newman – Bless the Children of the World

Bless the children of the worldRandy Newman

Randy Newman’s musical song, “Bless the Children of the World,” is crafted as a strongly message-driven piece addressed to children around the globe.

It’s a memorable number that is sung with heartfelt wishes for the happiness of children.

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CongraturationsThe Rolling Stones

Congratulations ((Original Single Mono Version))

CongraturationsThe Rolling Stones

This song was released as a Rolling Stones track featuring Mick Jagger on vocals.

It’s a song that sings words of celebration with irony; its humorous take on offering “thanks” and “congratulations” for a broken heart makes it particularly memorable.

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Bless youTony Orlando

Bless You

Bless youTony Orlando

In this song, Tony Orlando sings blessings.

Tony, who hails from New York in the 1960s American music scene, delivers a relaxed, emotionally rich vocal that makes the track easy to listen to.

He carefully sings, with blessings, about his feelings for his beloved.

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In conclusion

This time, I’ve selected “blessing songs” that fit a variety of situations.

Did you find a favorite? Compared to Japan, blessing songs from overseas often include religious elements, so they tend to carry a stronger message.

If you look up the Japanese translations, I think you’ll discover even more to love—so be sure to check them out!