Cool, popular Western hit songs that are highly regarded

VenusBananarama

Bananarama – Venus (Tonight At The London Palladium)

This song is a cover of the classic “Venus,” which became a huge hit after Shocking Blue released it in 1969 and has since been sung by numerous artists, and it was propelled to another major breakthrough by the British pop group Bananarama.

The voices of the three women blend into a single, beautiful harmony, and the chic sound pleasantly makes your body sway.

Song 2Blur

Blur – Song 2 (HD Official Video)

It’s a slightly grunge-tinged, punkish rock number by the British band Blur.

The intro’s somewhat muffled drum sound is really cool, and as the song heads into the chorus it explodes, with the vocals breaking into shouts—making it a perfect track for blowing off stress.

1985Bowling For Soup

Bowling For Soup – 1985

It’s a smash hit by the pop rock band Bowling for Soup.

The super catchy, explosive melody will have you humming along in no time.

The music video is also highly recommended—its retro American-comedy style makes it really fun to watch.

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Brand New – Same Logic/Teeth (2017)

This is a track from the American hardcore band Brand New’s first album in eight years, which they suddenly released in 2017.

Just when you think it’s an emo, wistful sound, the vocals start to shout—listening to it almost makes you lose your bearings, but that’s exactly what makes it so cool.

ToxicBritney Spears

Britney Spears – Toxic (Official HD Video)

“Toxic” is an up-tempo, psychedelic track with uniquely dramatic shifts between light and dark in its melody line, and a very cool, avant-garde future sound.

It’s a work packed with Britney Spears’s cute charm.

Vete que te quieroBuika

Buika – Vete que te quiero (Videoclip Oficial)

The songstress Buika from Spain is an artist with vocal prowess that would easily place her among the top five in the world.

Her track “Vete que te quiero” blends jazz and flamenco with an added acidic vibe, resulting in a uniquely crafted style.

Honestly, there’s nothing else like it.

When she appeared on a Spanish music program around the time the song was released, the host asked her, “What’s your genre?” and she replied, “I don’t even know” (laughs).

It feels like the world just hasn’t caught up to her music yet.

In any case, the melody is incredibly stylish and cool—definitely give it a listen!

Please MeCardi B & Bruno Mars

Please Me

Please Me, released in 2019, is a collaboration between American singer Bruno Mars and fellow American hip-hop musician Cardi B.

The two had previously worked together on Finesse (Remix) [feat.

Cardi B], and their second collaboration generated significant buzz.

Released on February 15, Please Me is a love song timed to coincide with Valentine’s Day.