A Collection of Iconic Songs by Western Music Duos Through the Ages [2025]
Across the ages and around the world, the music scene has seen countless captivating duos.
From male–female pairs and twin vocals to piano-and-vocal combinations, many listeners are drawn to the exquisite harmonies and distinctive musicality that only two people can create.
In this article, we introduce a selection of gem-like tracks by Western duos that have continued to be loved across eras and genres.
Take your time exploring which timeless duo masterpieces are out there, and enjoy the many songs that will surely resonate with your heart.
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Classic Hits by Era-Defining Western Music Duos [2025] (41–50)
The SaintOrbital
Included on the 1997 album The Saint soundtrack.
It was used in the film of the same name released that year.
A cover of a piece composed by British composer Edwin Astley and released in 1962.
Performed by a British musical duo formed in 1989.
With its mid-tempo groove and an ominous, tense atmosphere, the track makes you feel there might be some kind of mystery involved—even if you haven’t seen the movie.
I Love ItIcona Pop feat. Charli XCX
Included on the 2013 album “This Is.
.
.
Icona Pop.” A Swedish electropop duo formed in 2009.
In Japan, this track was featured in smartphone commercials.
With its upbeat, driving rhythm and prominent digital production, the catchy pop sound makes you want to get up and dance.
Bridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel
Simon & Garfunkel is a male duo consisting of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.
Bridge over Troubled Water is a single released in 1970 and a masterpiece that topped both the U.
S.
and U.
K.
charts.
It moves the heart with its feelings of caring for a friend and the noble resolve to help someone dear, even at the risk of oneself.
Icky ThumpThe White Stripes
Included on the 2007 album “Icky Thump.” A rock duo from Detroit formed in 1997.
The vocals, sung over a rock melody built on a mid-tempo, heavy, brooding rhythm and hard guitar sound, are powerful and pierce the ears.
All The Things She Saidt.A.T.u.
t.
A.
T.
u.
is a female idol duo formed in Moscow in 1998.
Their English-language song “All the Things She Said,” released in 2002 by the two members, Lena Katina and Yulia Volkova, became explosively popular around the world.
The track, which also drew attention for its scandalous music video, is a signature work of t.
A.
T.
u.
She’s My Kind Of Girl (Ring Ring)Björn & Benny
Björn & Benny are a male duo from Sweden.
In fact, they were a unit formed by the two male members of ABBA.
“Kogarashi no Shōjo” (She’s My Kind of Girl (Ring Ring)) is a song released in 1973.
Its somewhat wistful melody appealed to Japanese tastes, and it actually became a modest hit in Japan.
The song was later included and released on an album under the ABBA name.
When Will I Be Famous?Bros
Bros is a band from the United Kingdom.
They originally had three members, but after one left in 1989, it became a duo consisting of the Goss brothers, Luke and Matt.
Their song ‘When Will I Be Famous?’ was a hit that reached No.
2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1987.
The album featuring this track was also a success, and a Bros craze swept through the scene.