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Summary of Western pop music: A comprehensive introduction to famous pop songs from overseas.

Countless pop songs have emerged on the Western music scene, captivating music fans around the world.

Beyond catchy, memorable tunes, Western pop delights us in every way—lyrics, singers’ voices, and even the visual aspects like choreography and music videos.

In this article, we’ll introduce a roundup of classic Western pop hits!

From universally known masterpieces to highly recommended tracks, we’ve selected plenty for you to enjoy.

Whether you’re a dedicated fan of Western music or someone who isn’t very familiar with it yet, take this opportunity to give them a listen.

Playlist

Summary of Western pop music: A comprehensive introduction to famous pop songs from overseas.
show_chartTitlePlaylistOne point
1eastI Want You BackThe Jackson 5The Jackson 5’s debut single, a worldwide hit
2eastWhat Makes You BeautifulOne DirectionCelebrate the beauty of women in a youthful pop song
3eastWe Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor SwiftSinger Taylor Swift, with her beauty...
4eastRolling in the DeepAdeleA timeless masterpiece that passionately sings of the pain of heartbreak and resonates with the heart
5eastDon’t Stop Me NowQueenThe immortal rock band, Queen. The film “Bohe…
6eastBye Bye Bye*NSYNCIconic songs from the Deadpool movies
7eastOn The FloorJennifer Lopez ft. PitbullThe very popular singer Pitbull and J…
8eastParty Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRockLMFAOIt was used as a commercial song for the mobile carrier au...
9eastI’m Not In Love10ccA classic song that sings of the heartrending feelings of a man who has fallen in love
10eastTelephoneLady Gaga ft. BeyoncéThe lady who had become notorious for a very provocative music video…
11eastUptown FunkMark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars...so that you can dance even without knowing the Japanese translation or the lyrics.
12eastWannabeSpice GirlsThis song reached number one in 37 countries in the '90s and...
13eastEvery Breath You TakeThe PoliceA famous song by The Police that portrays an obsession with lost love
14eastI Feel It ComingThe WeekndThe Weeknd is an R&B singer from Canada...
15eastBorn This WayLady GagaLady Gaga’s self-affirmation song
16eastStay With MeSam SmithA timeless song about loneliness and heartbreak reaches the world
17eastSTAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin BieberA global hit song that depicts the anguish of love.
18eastThe IslandPendulumWorking on upbeat electro music...
19eastTeenage DreamKaty PerryKaty Perry’s youth-empowerment anthem
20eastSuper BassNicki MinajIt’s one of the very popular R&B songs...
21eastDon’t Let Me DownThe ChainsmokersA top artist who ranks on the international music charts…
22eastUptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark RonsonMark Ronson's smash hit song
23eastRock N RollAvril LavigneA rock [band/artist] that has a great many fans in Japan...
24eastBring Me To LifeEvanescenceThere are so many classic, gothic metal-style works...
25eastTop Of The WorldGreek FireThe C… from the Disney animated film “Big Hero 6”
26eastFireworkKaty PerryDepending on the musical style, I change my outfit and makeup, or my M…
27eastMarvin GayeCharlie PuthCharlie Puth singing Marvin Gaye
28eastFight SongRachel PlattenAn inspiring masterpiece filled with courage and hope
29eastSugarMaroon 5Popular songs by Maroon 5 that will captivate you when you listen
30eastThe One I LoveR.E.M.An American alternative rock band...
31eastThrillerMichael JacksonA thrilling masterpiece of the music revolution
32eastLove Me TenderElvis PresleyElvis Presley in the 1950s…
33eastGod Only KnowsThe Beach BoysTh…, a leading figure of the surf rock group.
34eastAs It WasHarry StylesHarry Styles’ moving masterpiece
35eastCall Me MaybeCarly Rae JepsenIt’s a song that became an explosive hit in many countries. It appeals to a wide range of listeners...
36eastWhistleFlo RidaStarting with whistling, the acoustic guitar...
37eastBabyJustin Bieber ft. LudacrisAs he got older, Ji increasingly began to exhibit problematic behaviors...
38eastNumbLinkin ParkThey are a popular rock band from the United States. Ha...
39eastSee You AgainWiz Khalifa ft. Charlie PuthThe movie “Fast & Furious SKY MIS…
40eastI Want It That WayBackstreet BoysThe Backstreet Boys' classic song
41east24K MagicBruno Mars…has earned extremely high acclaim from around the world for its overwhelming prowess.
42eastBLOW (with Chris Stapleton & Bruno Mars)Ed SheeranIs this really that Ed Sheeran song?!…
43eastYou’re BeautifulJames BluntBrunt: a masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak
44eastI WillThe BeatlesThe legendary band, the Beatles, truly have an enormous...
45eastYMCAVillage PeopleMixing elements of disco, R&B, and dance-pop, it...
46eastAll of MeJohn LegendWhen it comes to Western music, this is the song. The beautiful piano...
47eastTime After TimeCyndi LauperCyndi Lauper’s well-known...
48eastYour SongElton JohnRecord sales of over 300 million worldwide...
49eastA Thousand MilesVanessa CarltonAmerican singer-songwriter, Van…
50eastJust The Way You AreBruno MarsA classic song that sings of unconditional love for a cherished person
51eastSeparate WaysJourneyAn exhilaratingly old-school-feeling music video, Ameri…
52eastHigh HopesPanic! At The DiscoPanic! at the Disco’s smash hit song
53eastNever Gonna Give You UpRick AstleyAn Englishman who was very active in the 1980s…
54eastClub TropicanaWham!A classic by Wham. Pop yet gentle lyrics and a fresh daytime vibe lift the spirit.
55eastCrazyAerosmithIt’s a rock band from the United States. Blue…
56eastUptown GirlBilly JoelBilly Joe, released in 1983…
57eastI’ll Be ThereThe Jackson 5The ... released on August 28, 1970
58eastPrivate EyesDaryl Hall & John OatesIt's an evergreen classic from the '80s. The sustained...
59eastHappyPharrell WilliamsIt was a massive hit for a time, and you could hear it everywhere around town…
60eastDancing QueenABBAA classical melody with a touch of nostalgia...
61eastCrazy For YouMadonnaThe Queen of Pop, Madonna’s love so—
62eastBeat ItMichael JacksonRepresentative of the Prince of Music, Michael Jackson...
63eastBaby IAriana GrandeThe enchanting song of the little songstress Ariana
64eastMarygold SkyDaryl Hall & John OatesHall & Oates' soul music album
65eastShape of YouEd SheeranEd Sheeran’s refreshing romantic pop song
66eastFaithGeorge MichaelWha… who also won a Grammy Award in 1988
67eastThis LoveMaroon 5A classic by Maroon 5. Its pop, sophisticated vibe elevates the daytime atmosphere.
68eastMorning GloryOasisOasis’s hit song “Morning Glory”
69eastYesterdayThe BeatlesThe youthful spirit of the Beatles’ hit classic “Help!”
70eastImagineJohn LennonJohn Lenn... released in 1971
71eastSir DukeStevie WonderThe Japanese title is “Beloved Duke.” The sharpness of the opening...
72eastOne LoveBob MarleyIn a famous song by the reggae god, Bob Marley, he...
73eastWhat A Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongThe great artist, Louis Armstrong…
74eastI Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmithThe theme song of the hugely popular, moving film “Armageddon,” and…
75eastRock With YouMichael JacksonMichael’s sexy classic, coloring the night
76eastLive While We’re YoungOne DirectionCurrently, one member has left, so we’re now working as a group of four...
77eastBridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&GarfunkelIn Japan, under the Japanese title “Bridge Over Tomorrow,” …
78eastI Just Called to Say I Love YouStevie WonderStevie Wonder has countless love…
79eastAll You Need Is LoveThe BeatlesThe Beatles also relea...
80eastlet IT beThe BeatlesA band formed with John Lennon as the vocalist…
81eastI Will Always Love YouWhitney HoustonThe song that Whitney handled was the theme for the movie Body...
82eastPiano ManBilly JoelOne of the most wonderful pop/rock songs...
83eastTOP OF THE WORLDCarpentersThe Carpenters' masterpieces are top-tier.
84eastCAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVEElvis PresleyExperience the best of America through Elvis’s music
85eastHound DogElvis PresleyThe best-selling solo artist in the world, …
86eastRock And Roll All NiteKISSThe quintessential American hard rock band, K...
87eastBillie JeanMichael JacksonA classic by Michael Jackson—danceable, sophisticated, and globally influential.
88eastDon’t Stop ‘Til You Get EnoughMichael JacksonOverwhelming charisma and approachable musicality are hi…
89eastEvery Rose Has Its ThornPoisonA heartbreak song by Poison from the ’80s, a cry from the heart
90eastWhen Doves CryPrincePrince’s classic song “When Doves Cry”
91eastKilling Me Softly With His SongRoberta FlackA classic R&B song, a tune that resonates with people's hearts
92eastMy GirlThe TemptationsThe classic R&B group, The Tempt…
93eastWake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!Beloved across generations as a Christmas song
94eastGreatest Love Of AllWhitney HoustonWhitney Houston’s signature num...
95eastDandelionThe Rolling StonesA rock song themed around dandelion fortune-telling
96eastDon’t CryASIAA song whose intro alone could get you hyped...
97eastDaydream BelieverThe MonkeesLyrics that chronicle the memories of the days I spent with her…
98eastHey, Soul SisterTrainIt’s a well-known classic by Train, but this…
99eastHot N ColdKaty PerryAs the world’s pop princess, Michael J…
100eastFame ’90David BowieA collaboration with John Lennon. The David Bowie exhibition…