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Cool, popular Western hit songs that are highly regarded

A roundup of seriously cool Western music!

Quick question: have you ever had this experience?

“Oh nice, there’s an article that compiles cool Western songs.”Click.

“Let’s see… hmm, hmm…”“Huh?”“Cool songs? Isn’t this just a list of famous tracks?”

I feel like a lot of people have been there…

So this time!Without being bound by country, genre, or popularity, I’ve picked out truly cool Western tracks.

If you only want to listen to genuinely stylish and cool songs, definitely check this out!

Cool and acclaimed Western music masterpieces and popular songs in the streets (171–180)

SaluteLittle Mix

Little Mix – Salute (Official Video)
SaluteLittle Mix

Little Mix is a four-member British girl group that was formed and debuted through the audition show The X Factor.

This track is a cool song incorporating hip-hop and trap, and its lyrics are full of girl power, calling on all women to stand up to their own enemies.

Love SomeoneLukas Graham

Lukas Graham – Love Someone (Lyrics)
Love SomeoneLukas Graham

“Love Someone,” released in September 2018 by the Danish soul-pop band Lukas Graham, expresses the feeling of truly loving someone: “You may have loved someone before, but I love you with a far stronger feeling than that.” As Lukas himself has said, “I feel a kind of love I’ve never felt before,” which shows just how powerful the message is.

What Makes You CountryLuke Bryan

Luke Bryan – What Makes You Country (Official Audio)
What Makes You CountryLuke Bryan

This is a song released in 2017 by Luke Bryan, who is famous as a country singer.

It has a very cool sound, with a country-style guitar phrase ringing out from the intro.

The open, uplifting chorus makes you feel good just by listening, so give it a spin when you’re tired or feeling down.

If you play guitar, it might be fun to try covering it.

Cold WaterMajor Lazer

Major Lazer – Cold Water (feat. Justin Bieber & MØ) [Official Dance Video]
Cold WaterMajor Lazer

This song is by the American electronic music group Major Lazer, featuring the singer Justin Bieber and MØ in a lavish collaboration.

It powerfully declares, “I won’t let you go; I’d dive into cold water for you.”

AGUANILEMarc Anthony

Festival de Viña 2012, Marc Anthony, Aguanile
AGUANILEMarc Anthony

In “Aguanile,” the congas lay down a snappy rhythm, the guitar kicks in with a stylish groove, multiple trumpets layer on top, and a beautifully complex, orchestrated Latin sound rings out, over which Marc Anthony’s energetic, powerful vocals deliver a stellar performance.

Cool and popular Western music masterpieces and hit songs (181–190) that are the talk of the town

Without YouMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Without You (from Fantasy: Live at Madison Square Garden)
Without YouMariah Carey

Mariah Carey’s stylish song “Without You,” overflowing with sadness and poignancy, is such a wonderful piece of music that once you hear it, it will never leave your heart.

The original “Without You” was released on record and sung by the British rock group Badfinger about 50 years ago, in November 1970.

Nothing Breaks Like a Heart (Dimitri From Paris Remix)Mark Ronson, Miley Cyrus

Nothing Breaks Like a Heart is a collaboration between music producer Mark Ronson—who skyrocketed to fame after his work with Bruno Mars—and singer Miley Cyrus.

This version is a remix of that track by DJ Dimitri From Paris.

Compared to the original, it leans even more into a disco vibe, and the retro use of reverb and other effects really catches the ear.