Cool, popular Western hit songs that are highly regarded

Free SpiritKhalid

Khalid – Free Spirit (Official Video)

From the delay-soaked intro guitar, it’s already so cool! The lyrics and music video overflowing with hippie vibes are awesome! Was the filming location the West Coast? The vast, endless wilderness matches the song’s atmosphere perfectly.

Khalid is an alternative soul singer who delivers hits rooted in R&B.

His versatility, winning new fans across different styles, is drawing attention.

Feeling GoodNina Simone

Nina Simone Feeling Good

The legendary American artist Nina Simone spent her later years based in France while performing around the world.

She’s even been called “the greatest singer America let slip away.” It’s often said that the American music scene is inferior to Europe’s; from the perspective of a genius like Nina Simone, perhaps the American scene felt immature.

Her song “Feeling Good” is one of her classics, and it’s been covered by artists such as Michael Bublé and Lauryn Hill.

It’s a work that blends coolness with a mature, smoky depth.

How You Remind MeNickelback

Nickelback – How You Remind Me

This is a smash hit by the heavy rock band Nickelback from Canada.

It starts off with a rugged, gritty vocal and guitar, gradually intensifies, and then the voltage surges in the chorus—it’s really cool, isn’t it? It was a rare phenomenon for a rock track like this to become a massive hit at a time when hip-hop and R&B were at their peak.

What I Like About You ft. Theresa RexJonas Blue

Jonas Blue – What I Like About You ft. Theresa Rex (Official Video)

American singer Jonas Blue’s spring 2019 track “What I Like About You.” Centered around piano, it’s an emotional song that, together with its passionate love lyrics, delivers peak drama.

And her distinctly different vocal tone truly speaks to us.

In Too DeepSUM41

Sum 41 – In Too Deep

This is a track by Sum 41, one of the leading bands of post-2000 new punk rock.

The song starts off quietly but gradually intensifies and erupts by the chorus.

Its bouncy rhythm is striking and makes you feel like getting up and dancing.

Beautiful Now ft. Jon BellionZedd

Zedd – Beautiful Now ft. Jon Bellion (Official Music Video)

“Beautiful Now,” a signature track by the German DJ Zedd, has many cool aspects, but I think the lyrics are especially awesome! Listen to it with the message “the present is beautiful” in mind.

Of course, the track itself is also danceable and super cool!

CloserThe Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers – Closer (Lyric) ft. Halsey

This song is by the American DJ duo The Chainsmokers and features the singer Halsey.

Many people have probably heard it in connection with the blockbuster film Suicide Squad.

It’s sung from the perspective of a man who reunites with his ex-girlfriend and says, “We haven’t changed at all.”