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’ll want to listen to in autumn: selected recommendations from 1980s Western hit songs (21–30)
Seasons Of WitherAerosmith
Rather than evoking the gently wistful atmosphere of autumn, this famous Aerosmith track feels more like a fully drenched, sorrowful tearjerker.
It was released in 1974, but by the 1980s it had become a full-fledged staple.
As rock, it now firmly sits in the realm of classic, seasoned veterans, and you can savor the guitar and bass moods that only veterans can deliver.
AlwaysAtlantic Starr
A signature song by Atlantic Starr that sings the wonders of love.
Released in March 1987, it became their first No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Issued as the second single from the album “All in the Name of Love,” the track became the group’s biggest hit.
Its melody blends R&B and pop, paired with lyrics pledging eternal love to a cherished partner.
Frequently featured in films and TV shows, it’s a song perfect for a quiet autumn night—highly recommended to enjoy with someone special.
Songs you’ll want to listen to in autumn: Selected recommendations from 80s Western hit songs! (31–40)
HelloLionel Richie
Lionel Richie, known for his soulful voice yet popular for his catchy pop tunes, released this song in 1984, and it stands as one of the signature tracks of his solo career.
It’s a song that cries out for a distant love, expressing deep longing for an unknown woman and a powerful desire to be with her.
Upon its 1984 release, it spent six consecutive weeks at number one on the UK charts and also topped multiple Billboard charts in the United States.
It’s a smooth, mature love song perfect for listening alone on a long autumn night.
Once Upon A Long AgoPaul McCartney
Paul McCartney, former member of The Beatles.
He’s the kind of artist you’d even find in textbooks, so I’m sure even younger people know him.
Among his works, one that’s especially perfect for autumn is “Once Upon a Long Ago.” It’s crafted as a folk song with a wistful air.
The strong reverb gives it a touch of fantasy amid its mature, subdued tone.
Be sure to give it a listen.
Autumn LeavesBill Evans Trio
The original song was composed by Joseph Kosma and later had lyrics written by Jacques Prévert, a chanson born in the 1940s that colors the autumn season.
Bill Evans reinterpreted it as a jazz number.
In the 1980s it was reissued and revived; its melancholic scenes emanate from the music, making it a bluesy piece filled with wistful sorrow.
An unfading classic that transcends eras and is still beloved today.
Cover MeBruce Springsteen
In Japan, among Bruce Springsteen’s works from that period, this one wasn’t a particularly flashy hit, but it did fairly well.
It’s a track from his 1984 album “Born in the U.S.A.” that, for some reason, doesn’t have a music video—despite MVs being all the rage at the time.
In colder regions, it especially evokes the feeling of autumn, with lines like a call-and-response “it will soon turn to snow.” The melody itself, however, doesn’t necessarily feel autumnal.
Tougher Than the RestBruce Springsteen
A perfect song for long autumn nights by one of America’s iconic rock singers, Bruce Springsteen.
Featured on his 1987 album Tunnel of Love, this track is a gentle ballad that sings of the strength of love and the resolve it requires.
The story begins on a Saturday night with two people meeting, and portrays their determination to move forward together after overcoming past setbacks.
It achieved international success, reaching No.
3 in Switzerland and No.
11 in the UK.
An ideal track to set the mood while spending time with someone special on an autumn evening.