[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 autumn. Classic tracks and popular recommended songs to listen to in autumn (21–30)
body temperatureMatsuo Taiyo
A song whose gently moist melody will steal your heart.
Woven by Taiyo Matsuo’s warm vocals, this love story seeps into the listener’s soul.
Released in September 2021, the track is an R&B-tinged love ballad.
Matsuo’s lustrous vocals match beautifully with the delicate composition crafted by Omoinotake.
When you want to feel the bond with someone special, give it a listen.
It’s the perfect song for spending a long autumn night by the window, sinking into the music at a relaxed pace.
DahliaLym
It’s a song that keeps you company on a calm, long autumn night.
Lym’s track “Dahlia” is striking for its spacious sound and relatable lyrics.
Released in June 2021, the song centers on themes of lost love and regret.
It features a structure that moves from a quiet intro to an emotional chorus, as if carrying every ounce of feeling in its arrangement.
Listen while picturing someone special in your mind.
late autumnThe Back Horn
A track from THE BACK HORN’s first album “Doko e Yuku,” released in 1999, also included on their 2018 self-cover album “ALL INDIES THE BACK HORN.” The emotional guitar work and Yamada’s unadorned vocals leave a strong impression.
I believe that by recognizing our own smallness, the future can come into view.
It’s an autumn song I’d love rock fans to keep on their radar.
Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai
“Togetsukyo ~Kimi Omou~” is Mai Kuraki’s 41st single, released in 2017.
It was used as the theme song for the 21st Detective Conan movie, “Detective Conan: The Crimson Love Letter.” It reached No.
5 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and topped the rankings on major digital music stores such as RecoChoku and Dwango.
In the music video, Mai Kuraki appears wearing a red kimono that evokes the autumn foliage—be sure to watch it while listening to the song!
Have you seen the crimson-red sky?BUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN is beloved for their story-like lyrics that slip straight into your heart, with a core that resonates deeply.
As the title suggests, “Have You Seen the Crimson Sky?” is a song you’ll want to listen to while gazing at a vivid red sunset on a clear day.
A beautiful sunset can bring you to tears on its own, but with this song as your companion, you’re all the more likely to cry.
When your heart feels a little worn out, this is the number I especially recommend.
Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been There Since Long AgoMy Little Lover
Released in 1995 as My Little Lover’s third single, it became the band’s biggest hit.
It was the last song produced by and featuring Takeshi Kobayashi as a member.
The track carries a touch of melancholy, evoking scenes of autumn rain and the clear skies that follow.
YUME WeatherShimatani Hitomi
Released in 2003 as Hitomi Shimatani’s 13th single.
This heartwarming song, hugely popular with children, was used as the ending theme for the Doraemon TV series in the second half of 2003.
It’s a warm piece that evokes the gentle sunlight from autumn into winter.