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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.

Songs you want to listen to in autumn: Recommended selections from 80s Western hit songs (71–80)

Heart Of MineBobby Caldwell

AOR (Adult Oriented Rock), with its mature sound, became hugely popular in Japan in the 1980s.

One of its representative musicians is the singer Bobby Caldwell, who is also known as a composer.

His vocals, which convey an R&B feel while remaining gentle, and his sophisticated melodies may actually sound fresh when listened to today.

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Calling YouJevetta Steele

An insert song that plays throughout the globally successful 1987 film Bagdad Cafe.

This West German movie portrays the people who gather at a run-down cafe in the Mojave Desert near Las Vegas, and it impressed cinephiles around the world with its deft depiction of emotional subtleties.

The screen’s dry color palette and the dimly lit interiors have a faintly sepia touch.

Many viewers are reminded of the crisp air of autumn by the imagery, as if even the dry wind had been captured on film.

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In conclusion

This time, we’ve given you a generous introduction to fall-themed Western hits from the 1980s.

For those who listened to these songs in real time back then, didn’t it bring back a wave of nostalgia? At Rug Music, we also feature other articles introducing songs from the 1980s under a variety of themes.

Be sure to check those out as well!