Moving Western songs: classic and popular tracks among the world’s most emotional songs.
Unlike Japanese music, one of the advantages of Western music is that you can be moved by the mood of the melody even if you don’t know the lyrics.
This time, I’ve selected Western songs that are especially moving.
In the first half, I’ve prioritized commercially successful works and well-known tracks.
In the second half, I’ve gathered truly moving Western masterpieces, regardless of their popularity or commercial scale.
If you’re well-versed in Western music, you’ll likely encounter masterpieces you haven’t heard before in the latter half—so be sure to check them out!
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Touching Western songs: Masterpieces and popular tracks among the world’s most emotional songs (91–100)
You’ve got a friendJames Taylor
This song, sung by American singer James Taylor, is known in Japan under the title “Kimi no Tomodachi” (“You’ve Got a Friend”).
Released in 1971, the song was written earlier that same year by Carole King, and Taylor performed it as a cover.
Its easy-to-remember melody leaves a pleasant impression.
This One’s For The GIrlsMartina McBride
Martina McBride, whose voice any country music fan can agree is outstanding.
Her message of “love yourself just the way you are” makes you feel like she thinks of her fans as friends.
Far AwayNickelback
A track that sings about always loving a particular person no matter what.
It was released as a single in 2006 by the Canadian band Nickelback.
It became a hit worldwide, reaching No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts and No.
2 on the charts in New Zealand, Australia, and Brazil.
It’s A Beautiful DayQueen
This song was used in a 2007 commercial for Honda’s FIT.
It’s included on an album that was produced after the band’s lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury, passed away.
It’s said that Freddie wrote this song knowing he didn’t have much time left.
Keeping that in mind as you listen makes its beauty even more apparent.
Take a bowRihanna
This song conveys the deeply heartrending feelings of a woman who was cheated on—she’s truly hurting and sad, yet she desperately hides those emotions and acts cheerful and as if nothing has changed.
Even though she must feel like crying, she hides it, and I thought she was a strong, cool woman.
I felt that many people would admire a woman like her.
Baby IAriana Grande
Here’s a track from the new pop star Ariana Grande, whose small frame produces an unimaginably rich singing voice.
It’s a song packed with her coquettish charm.
If you play this in your car on a nighttime drive, it’s guaranteed to get you hyped up.
Moon RiverAudrey Hepburn
It’s the most iconic of iconic songs, sung by actress Audrey Hepburn in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Her mellow, tender vocals—and the occasional endearing off-pitch note—make everything feel romantic.
It’s a piece you’ll want to enjoy alongside her charming performance.