Announce Concert in Jakarta 2023, Nostalgia with 10 Westlife Songs Most Successful in the 90s Era, Let's Go!

Kapanlagi.com - The pandemic situation is starting to improve, various relaxation policies have been implemented so that daily activities are slowly returning to normal. Various offline music concerts have also started to be scheduled. Music lovers who miss onground concerts must be happy about this!

Good news for the 90s generation. Because today (24/05/2022) Westlife announced their concert schedule in Jakarta in 2023! The loyal fans of the popular boy band in the 90s era are certainly looking forward to the arrival of Shane and his friends.

While waiting for that moment to arrive, it's time to reminisce with the 10 most successful Westlife songs in the 90s era, let's go!

1. 10. If I Let You Go

Faithful Westlife fans surely remember this song, right? If I Let You Go is the second single from their self-titled debut album that was successful and loved by fans. This single itself is one of the best-selling at the time, selling 315,000 copies in the UK.

2. 9. My Love

After the success of their debut album, it didn't take long for Westlife to make a comeback. In 2000, this Irish boyband released an album titled COAST TO COAST which became one of their most successful albums in their career. My Love became one of the main songs that was played on various media, from TV to radio. 

3. 8. Queen of My Heart

In the following year, 2001, Westlife released a new album titled WORLD OF OUR OWN. This album produced several successful singles in the market. One of them is Queen of My Heart which still carries a slow tempo and romantic lyrics that are loved by fans.

4. 7. Swear It Again

Occupying the 7th position, Westlife's most successful song of all time is Swear It Again, which is a single from their debut album. This single became the starting point of Westlife's success in the world music stage, where it successfully penetrated the American market. Swear It Again even managed to maintain its position in the Billboard Top 20 at the end of the year.

5. 6. Against All Odds (with Mariah Carey)

During their career journey, Westlife also made collaboration singles that were equally successful. One of them is when they made a remake of the song Against All Odds with Mariah Carey in 2000. The song, whose original version was sung by Phil Collins in 1984, managed to top the UK charts.

6. 5. Flying Without Wings

For Westlife fans, this song is clearly one of the most iconic and memorable. Flying Without Wings has lyrics that describe optimism and encouragement for those who listen. This single also led Westlife to achieve gold certification for successfully selling 400,000 copies in the UK.

7. 4. What Makes a Man

With lyrics and melodies that cut deep, What Makes a Man became one of the most successful heartbreak songs of its time. This single also broke chart records during the Christmas season as it was played extensively on television and radio.

8. 3. You Raise Me Up

Westlife once again remade a popular song by a world-renowned musician, one of which is You Raise Me Up. The song was originally performed by the duo Secret Garden and has been covered by other popular singers, including Josh Groban. Westlife included it in their album FACE TO FACE, which sold 450,000 copies.

9. 2. I Have A Dream

Popularized by the legendary music group, ABBA, I Have A Dream also became one of the most successful remakes released by Westlife. Released in 1999, the single spent a considerable amount of time on various UK charts.

10. 1. Uptown Girl

The most successful Westlife song that topped the charts is Uptown Girl. It is a remake of the song originally performed by Billy Joel, Westlife managed to bring a new, more modern vibe. Uptown Girl is not only iconic through the melody and distinctive voices of the Westlife members. Its music video is also one of the most memorable, as it features Claudia Schieffer as the model.

Test your memory of the above Westlife songs, do you still remember them? Let's add them back to your playlist so you can sing along during their concert!

(kpl/wri)