Songs you'll want to listen to in autumn. A selection of recommended hits from 80s Western music!
The Western music scene of the 1980s, boosted by the birth of MTV and the evolution of synth sounds, was a period that produced countless massive hits still loved today.
Here, we’ve put together a selection of songs that are especially perfect for listening in autumn.
Of course, we’ve included tracks that directly take autumn as their theme, but we’ve also selected smooth adult contemporary tunes and sentimental ballads that suit the season’s atmosphere.
We’ve even highlighted some hidden gems, so be sure to find the autumn songs from the ’80s that best match your taste.
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Songs you want to listen to in autumn: Recommended selections from 1980s Western hit songs (51–60)
Ebony & IvoryStevie Wonder & Sir Paul McCartney
The song “Ebony & Ivory,” a smooth, harmony-focused track, pairs Stevie Wonder and Sir Paul McCartney, both regulars on the hit charts at the time.
Using piano keys as a metaphor—Black people as the ebony keys and white people as the ivory keys—it calls for harmony between the two.
In fact, it’s a very difficult song to sing, and both singers have distinctly unique vocal timbres.
Despite that, their harmonies display a technically and almost miraculously seamless blend, which is one of the reasons the song is so highly regarded.
Every Breath You TakeThe Police
The Police, a British band that enjoyed immense popularity from the 1970s to the 1980s, are known for a sound that set them apart from typical rock bands, drawing heavily on elements of world music and reggae.
They still have many fans today.
Even if you don’t know The Police, many people are likely familiar with their vocalist, Sting.
Among their many classic songs, one that particularly suits the autumn season is Every Breath You Take.
It has a refreshing feel, yet it somehow carries a hint of loneliness.
A delicate track that’s perfect for early autumn mornings.
The Autumn StoneThe Small Faces
A sound and vocal style with the dry, airy feel and fresh coolness that you might associate with slightly stylish Japanese New Music.
A band known for a chic mod style infused with R&B and soul, often cited as emblematic of the 1960s UK rock scene.
They disbanded in 1969, but at the time they were one of Britain’s leading mod bands, second only to The Who.
In fact, their global reputation is so high that they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 alongside the Faces.
All This TimeTiffany
This is a song by American pop star Tiffany.
It’s a sentimental ballad that portrays the breakup of a long-term couple, capturing the complexities of adult relationships.
Released in October 1988, it reached No.
6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It’s also known as the lead single from Tiffany’s second album, “Hold an Old Friend’s Hand.” The track has a gentle, mellow mood that makes it perfect for long autumn nights.
It’s a recommended listen for anyone who has experienced heartbreak or wants to reflect on a relationship with someone special.
Indian Summer SkyU2
In recent years, the Irish rock band U2—who made waves both with that new album that suddenly appeared in people’s iPods and as ever as a dapper, veteran group of musicians—have continued to impress.
Whether you come to U2 from an artistic angle or from an appreciation of their technique and craftsmanship, their sonic development never fails to make you nod in admiration.
The title “Indian Summer” is, as we learn in school, kobayori—those balmy “little spring” days.
It evokes the calm, sunny skies of the harvest season.
This time, please enjoy their 1984 live recording.