[Autumn Songs] Songs of autumn. Classic tracks and popular favorites you’ll want to listen to in the fall.
Compared to the carefree fun of summer, autumn can make you feel a little lonely, don’t you think?
At times like that, what kind of songs do you feel like listening to?
I imagine songs with a mellow, slightly sentimental mood might really hit the spot, right?
In this article, I’ll introduce autumn songs that capture beautiful scenery—like autumn leaves, cosmos flowers, moon-viewing, and sunsets—along with a touch of wistfulness.
As they say, “long autumn nights,” I’ve picked out a variety of tracks, starting with ballads you’ll want to savor slowly on those long evenings.
Please enjoy!
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Autumn Songs: Songs of Fall. Classic tracks and popular recommendations to listen to in autumn (1–10)
Though the road home is lit by the madder-red glow…Shiina Ringo
“Akane Sasu Kouro Terasaredo…” is a song by Sheena Ringo, and it was also used in a commercial for Suntory’s The Cocktail Bar.
Her debut album, Muzai Moratorium, released in 1999 and featuring this track, reached No.
2 on the Oricon Albums Chart and sold over 1.7 million copies, becoming a million-selling classic.
“Akane Sasu Kouro Terasaredo…” stylishly contrasts A sections that use jazz chords with a chorus that feels open yet tinged with melancholy.
It’s a song I highly recommend listening to while watching an autumn sunset!
Maplesupittsu
This is a classic Spitz song that beautifully captures the sense of loss and bittersweet sorrow of losing someone important.
The pairing of vocalist Kusano’s clear, soaring voice with the wistful melody is perfect, making it so moving that it’s hard to listen without tears.
With a title like “Kaede” (Maple), it’s a perfect fit for autumn.
crescent moonayaka
This is one of Ayaka’s early signature ballads themed around the loneliness of autumn and a long-distance relationship.
I bet many people first discovered her through this song.
Her powerful, soaring vocals and the lyrics that sound like she’s talking herself through it are truly encouraging.
It’s also interesting how overlaying the crescent moon with the shape of a flip phone feels a bit nostalgic of its time.
[Autumn Songs] Songs of Autumn. Classic tracks and recommended popular songs to listen to in autumn (11–20)
Autumn nightFOMARE
A song that melodically paints the bittersweet nights of autumn.
It’s included on FOMARE’s first full-length album, “FORCE.” Released in June 2019, the record reflects the band’s love for melodic punk.
The lyrics, rich in poetic Japanese expression, depict goodbyes and loneliness in autumn hues, while never forgetting the small moments of solace and hope hidden in everyday life.
Recommended for anyone who’s experienced heartbreak or wants to look back on the past.
Why not spend a quiet, introspective autumn night with this album playing in the background?
Eternal SunsetHanbaato Hanbaato
“Eternal Sunset” is a song by the husband-and-wife duo Humbert Humbert, included on their 2018 album “FOLK 2,” released to commemorate their 20th anniversary.
It’s also the only new track on the album.
The lyrics, which depict an elderly man—now with a head of gray hair—reminiscing about the woman he loved in his youth, leave you with a warm feeling as you listen.
Ryosei Sato, who wrote and composed the song, has said that turning 40 enabled him to capture the song’s world.
It’s a track I highly recommend listening to while watching an autumn sunset.
After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke
A bittersweet love story you’ll want to savor on a long autumn night.
This is a solo track by Keisuke Kuwata, the vocalist of Southern All Stars.
It was released in October 1994 as his fifth single.
Used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Shizukanaru Don,” it became a hit.
The song looks back on lost love while celebrating the art of living life with style.
The lyrics, filled with lines that evoke unending thoughts for a loved one, tenderness, and melancholy, truly resonate.
Its relaxed rhythm and vocals also perfectly suit an autumn dusk.
BelievingKarin.
A sentimental and beautiful song perfect for long autumn nights.
Karin.’s delicate vocals and emotional lyrics resonate deeply.
The words, spun from her own experiences, vividly portray the difficulty of trusting someone and the feeling of loneliness.
It was released digitally in April 2021 and included in “solitude minority” in May.
The music video features Marika Ito, formerly of Nogizaka46, making it visually captivating as well.
Highly recommended for those struggling with relationships or anyone who wants to reflect on a quiet night.