Cool, popular Western hit songs that are highly regarded

Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis

Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger (Official Video)

Often called the modern-day Beatles, Oasis have so many hits that it’s hard to choose just one—but in the sense of a song you never get tired of no matter how much you listen, I picked this one.

What I feel when I listen to Oasis is that they have a very simple appeal: you just think, “What a good song,” and you just want to sing along.

Although they’re originally a British band, they’re one of the groups that achieved worldwide success.

CenturiesFall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy – Centuries (Official Video)

Fall Out Boy is a rock band from Illinois.

Known for a sound rooted in punk—such as pop punk and punk rock—they were on hiatus for a time, but are now active at the forefront of the punk rock scene.

Among their works, the especially cool track is Centuries.

The energy is high from the very first verse, and it ramps up even more in the chorus—an outstandingly hot and stylish number.

Uptown FunkMark Ronson

Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars

Here’s the ultimate funk number by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars.

When it comes to funk, there’s definitely that physically cool vibe guys bring to it.

In Japan, you can hear it in lots of places like commercials, so you’ve probably heard it at least once.

Why not let yourself get carried away by this groovy beat?

Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana

Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video)

I picked an ultra-famous, iconic song.

It’s the kind of track that always shows up in Western music features, and anyone who likes Western music above a certain age can sing it.

It’s cool, it’s a classic, and it’s hard to believe this song came out nearly 30 years ago.

If you’re thinking of starting electric guitar, this might be a great song to begin with.

Born for ThisRoyal Deluxe

Born for This

Singer-songwriter Tyrone Wells, based in Washington.

Sam Getz, the guitarist and vocalist of the alternative rock band Welshly Arms.

Jimmy Weaver, who plays bass in Welshly Arms.

Together, they form the four-person alternative rock project Royal Deluxe.

Their track “Born for This” is one of their coolest works—powerful and compelling alternative rock.

Heat ft. GunnaChris Brown

Chris Brown – Heat (Official Video) ft. Gunna

Chris Brown has gained worldwide popularity with his overwhelming dance performances and steady vocals.

He was hugely active in the 2000s and continues to lead the R&B scene today.

He’s released countless cool tracks, but one I especially recommend is “Heat” ft.

Gunna.

Featuring rapper Gunna, the track creates a very cool vibe with Gunna’s sleek rap and Chris Brown’s sexy vocals.

I Want You BackThe Jackson 5

I Want You Back – The Jackson 5

The ultimate pop-funk number! It’s so happy, pop, and cute that it feels like nothing before or after has ever topped it.

It’s a signature song of the Jackson 5, the group Michael Jackson was part of, and a track where his vocals truly shine.