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You’re a true language enthusiast! Building on your interest in English, Japanese, Spanish, and Chinese music, let’s dive into some other languages with a list of 50 hot, popular, and impactful songs. This list will be a combined effort across various languages, showcasing global musical diversity and cultural significance, pulling from streaming data, historical impact, and KTV popularity where available.

Here are 50 songs from a variety of languages to broaden your musical horizons:

Korean (K-Pop and beyond)

  1. PSY - “Gangnam Style”: A global phenomenon that broke YouTube records and brought K-Pop to the mainstream. Iconic for its dance and undeniable catchiness.
  2. BTS - “Dynamite”: Their first all-English single, but its global impact, chart performance, and widespread appeal make it a landmark K-Pop song.
  3. IU - “Good Day”: A beloved ballad known for its iconic three-octave high note, showcasing IU’s vocal prowess and popularity in Korea.
  4. BLACKPINK - “DDU-DU DDU-DU”: A powerful and visually stunning track that cemented BLACKPINK’s status as a global girl group.
  5. Busker Busker - “Cherry Blossom Ending”: A perennial spring anthem in Korea, consistently re-entering charts every spring.
  6. BIGBANG - “Fantastic Baby”: An energetic and influential K-Pop track with a massive global following and a signature dance.
  7. Girls’ Generation - “Gee”: A groundbreaking bubblegum pop hit that helped popularize K-Pop’s “cute” concept.
  8. TWICE - “Cheer Up”: Known for its viral “shy shy shy” line and energetic performance, a huge hit in Korea and beyond.
  9. Ailee - “I Will Go to You Like the First Snow”: A hugely successful OST (Original Soundtrack) song, showcasing her powerful vocals and emotional delivery.
  10. EXO - “Growl”: A highly influential K-Pop track known for its dynamic choreography and one-shot music video.

French

  1. Édith Piaf - “Non, je ne regrette rien”: An enduring classic, powerful and defiant, synonymous with French chanson.
  2. Stromae - “Alors On Danse”: A global electro-pop hit with a captivating beat and thought-provoking lyrics.
  3. Indila - “Dernière danse”: A haunting and beautiful song that found immense popularity across Europe and beyond.
  4. Joe Dassin - “Les Champs-Élysées”: A timeless and cheerful ode to Paris, widely recognized and loved.
  5. Serge Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin - “Je t’aime… moi non plus”: A controversial yet iconic and influential sensual duet.

German

  1. Nena - “99 Luftballons”: A massive international hit with an anti-war message, widely recognized even by non-German speakers.
  2. Falco - “Rock Me Amadeus”: An Austrian (German-language) hit that topped charts globally, an homage to Mozart.
  3. Rammstein - “Du Hast”: A powerful and iconic industrial metal track that introduced many to German rock.
  4. Die Toten Hosen - “Tage wie diese”: A popular and uplifting rock anthem in Germany.
  5. Herbert Grönemeyer - “Männer”: A classic German rock song, widely known and often played.

Italian

  1. Domenico Modugno - “Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volare)”: A globally recognized classic, embodying Italian romanticism and soaring vocals.
  2. Andrea Bocelli - “Con te partirò” / “Time to Say Goodbye” (with Sarah Brightman): A modern classical crossover sensation with immense global appeal.
  3. Toto Cutugno - “L’Italiano”: A patriotic and widely loved song celebrating Italian identity.
  4. Ricchi e Poveri - “Sarà perché ti amo”: A catchy and enduring pop hit, popular in many European countries.
  5. Måneskin - “ZITTI E BUONI”: Eurovision Song Contest winner that brought Italian rock to a new global audience.

Portuguese (Brazil & Portugal)

  1. Michel Teló - “Ai Se Eu Te Pego!”: A massive global Latin pop hit that sparked a dance craze.
  2. Caetano Veloso - “Sampa”: A classic Brazilian song celebrating the city of São Paulo, culturally significant.
  3. Antônio Carlos Jobim & Vinicius de Moraes - “Garota de Ipanema” (The Girl from Ipanema): An iconic bossa nova standard, one of the most famous Brazilian songs worldwide.
  4. Marisa Monte - “Bem Que Se Quis”: A beautiful and beloved Brazilian pop ballad.
  5. Salvador Sobral - “Amar pelos dois”: Portugal’s soulful Eurovision winner, praised for its simplicity and heartfelt delivery.

Arabic

  1. Amr Diab - “Tamally Maak”: One of the most famous Arabic pop songs, widely popular across the Arab world and beyond.
  2. Nancy Ajram - “Akhasmak Ah”: A highly popular and catchy Lebanese pop song.
  3. Fairuz - “Li Beirut”: A timeless and deeply emotional song about Beirut, a cultural touchstone in the Arab world.
  4. Cheb Khaled - “Aïcha”: A popular rai song from Algeria, widely known in Europe and the Arab world.
  5. Saad Lamjarred - “LM3ALLEM”: A Moroccan pop hit that achieved massive success on YouTube.

Russian

  1. Alla Pugacheva - “Million Alykh Roz (A Million Scarlet Roses)”: A classic and beloved Soviet/Russian pop song.
  2. t.A.T.u. - “Nas Ne Dogonyat” (All the Things She Said): While “All the Things She Said” was the English version, the original Russian version was a massive hit and had significant cultural impact.
  3. Viktor Tsoi & Kino - “Gruppa Krovi”: An iconic rock anthem from the Soviet era, deeply influential and popular.
  4. MiyaGi & Andy Panda - “Kosandra”: A popular contemporary Russian hip-hop track with a massive online following.
  5. Polina Gagarina - “A Million Voices”: A powerful ballad that was a popular Eurovision entry.

Hindi (Bollywood and Indian Pop)

  1. A.R. Rahman - “Jai Ho!” (from Slumdog Millionaire): A globally recognized song that won an Academy Award, bringing Indian music to a wider audience.
  2. Lata Mangeshkar - “Lag Ja Gale”: A timeless Bollywood classic, revered for its beautiful melody and vocals.
  3. Mohammed Rafi - “Chura Liya Hai Tum Ne”: An iconic and romantic Bollywood song from the 1970s.
  4. Kishore Kumar - “Mere Sapno Ki Rani”: A classic upbeat Bollywood song, instantly recognizable.
  5. Diljit Dosanjh - “Do You Know”: A popular contemporary Punjabi-language song that gained widespread popularity.

Other Notable Languages

  1. Turkish: Sezen Aksu - “Şıkıdım”: A popular and influential Turkish pop song.
  2. Swedish: Avicii - “Wake Me Up”: While primarily English, its Swedish origins and global impact make it a significant song from a Swedish artist.
  3. Indonesian: Chrisye - “Badai Pasti Berlalu”: A classic and iconic Indonesian song.
  4. Thai: Bird Thongchai - “Sabai Sabai”: A hugely popular and enduring Thai pop song by a national icon.
  5. Vietnamese: Sơn Tùng M-TP - “Lạc Trôi”: A massively popular Vietnamese pop and R&B track that garnered huge YouTube views.

This list aims to give you a taste of the diverse musical landscapes beyond the languages you initially mentioned, highlighting songs that have resonated culturally and commercially in their respective regions and sometimes globally. Enjoy your linguistic musical journey!

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