Great songs, moving Western music. World-famous and popular songs that resonate with the heart.

Tears In HeavenEric Clapton

Eric Clapton – Tears In Heaven (Official Video)

It’s one of the famous songs by the world-renowned guitarist Eric Clapton.

With a calm feel and a deeply wistful, moving quality, its guitar phrases and atmosphere are exceptional.

He wrote it while thinking of his son who passed away, and that background is also deeply moving.

Love SomeoneJason Mraz

Jason Mraz – Love Someone (Official Video) [4K]

It’s a warm, feel-good song rooted in country music.

It evokes the same heartfelt atmosphere you feel when you’re with family or close friends.

The folk guitar and gentle vocals are incredibly soothing and bring a sense of happiness.

ImagineJohn Lennon

John Lennon – Imagine HD

This is one of the signature solo songs by John Lennon, a globally influential artist.

It sings to convey a message to the world—imagine a world without borders or conflict.

It’s a song that makes you feel the possibility that music might even be able to unite the world.

The Crane Wife 3The Decemberists

The Decemberists – The Crane Wife 3

The Decemberists, an alternative band, have many excellent albums, but their fourth, The Crane Wife, is likely to feel especially familiar to Japanese listeners.

After all, the title track is based on the Japanese folktale Tsuru no Ongaeshi (The Crane’s Return of a Favor).

Marianne Faithfull has even covered the song, which feels a bit surreal from a Japanese perspective.

Rolling in the DeepAdele

Adele – Rolling in the Deep (Official Music Video)

A powerful song swirling with anger and sorrow was created by Adele, a singer from the United Kingdom.

Candidly voicing the pain of heartbreak and a thirst for revenge, this track appears on Adele’s second album, 21, and was released in November 2010.

Characterized by deeply emotive vocals and a striking rhythm, it reached number one on the charts in 12 countries worldwide.

It won three Grammy Awards and is known as one of Adele’s signature songs.

It’s a recommended track for those looking to heal the wounds of a broken heart or to channel intense emotions through music.

If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You (Official HD Video)

Without someone to love, wealth and fame mean nothing—this is a stirring R&B ballad that sings of eternal love.

Alicia Keys’s soulful voice and classical piano melodies gracefully express the preciousness of love.

While contrasting the emptiness of those who chase materialism and fame, it asks what truly matters.

Released from the album “The Diary of Alicia Keys,” the song won the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance after its February 2004 release.

In 2023, an orchestral arrangement was featured in the Netflix series “Queen Charlotte,” bringing a new wave of emotion.

It’s a perfect track for moments when you want to convey your feelings to someone special, such as a proposal or a wedding.

When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – When You’re Gone (Official Video)

This work, captivating with its poignant, heart-stirring melody and lyrics, is a power ballad that portrays a parting from a loved one.

The lyrics, which make one keenly feel the importance of what has been lost, resonate with many listeners.

It is included on Canadian artist Avril Lavigne’s third album, The Best Damn Thing, released in June 2007.

The music video depicts breakups among couples from various generations, beautifully expressing the song’s world.

As a song that stands by those who have experienced heartbreak or separation from someone dear, it is sure to be a source of comfort.