Classic Western R&B songs to listen to in autumn

Japan has four distinct seasons, and with the greenery turning red in autumn, many people may find themselves wanting to listen to calmer music that suits the scenery.

For those listeners, we’ve selected Western R&B with a touch of melancholy.

From tranquil R&B with a delicate feel to tracks wrapped in a sensual mood, we’ve picked songs from a wide range of styles.

There are brand-new releases as well, so if you love R&B and soul, please relax and enjoy to the very end.

Playlist

Classic Western R&B songs to listen to in autumn
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Tell MeSabrina Claudio		Sabrina’s R&B song recommendations for autumn
2	HauntedBeyoncé		Beyoncé’s R&B songs perfect for autumn
3	Autumn Leaves (Explicit) ft. Kendrick LamarChris Brown		Chris Brown’s Unconventional R&B
4	Boo’d UpElla Mai		Ella Mai's signature song wins a Grammy Award
5	The Last TimeEric Benét		Eric Benét's captivating mid-range vocals
6	DamageHer		H.E.R.’s fall romance song
7	All The StarsKendrick Lamar & SZA		Black Panther movie song: Kendrick Lamar and SZA win
8	Call Out My NameThe Weeknd		The Weeknd’s breakup song becomes a huge hit
9	ClimaxTony Sway		Introducing Tony Sway’s R&B works for autumn
10	Rise & Fall ft. StingCraig David		R&B songs by Craig David to listen to in autumn
11	Here We GoCoco Jones		Coco Jones’s confident new song
12	Baddest In The RoomFridayy		A fervent longing for the person who stands out at the party
13	KEHLANIJordan Adetunji		Jordan's new track: an autumn-ready R&B-drill fusion
14	Adore UKhalid		A love song that captures the feelings of a long-distance relationship
15	BurningTems		Tems's soulful vocals are captivating.
16	Getting No SleepTinashe		Tinashe’s new R&B song
17	Where You BeenToosii		Toosii’s sweet and bittersweet love song
18	AlrightVictoria Monét		An R&B song themed around Victoria Monét’s confidence
19	My House Is Not A Homed4vd		David’s new song expresses loneliness and self-exploration
20	HuhTink		Tink’s new song portrays anger at a lover’s infidelity.
21	Sweet AfternoonAvery Sunshine		Avery Sunshine's soul song
22	Forever My LadyJodeci		Jodeci’s debut song, Forever My Lady
23	Worst Case ScenarioJoe		Joe's popular song single cut
24	Come Share My LoveMiki Howard		Miki Howard’s first hit song
25	Come round hereThe Miracles		A 1966 release by The Miracles
26	SOS (Sex on Sight)Victoria Monét		Victoria Monét’s new song, a classic R&B love track
27	I wanna Thank YouMaze & Frankie Beverly		Maze's soul band song
28	GlowRick James ft. Smokey Robinson		Rick James’s classic song “Glow”
29	Never MeantAmerican Football		A classic American Football song that portrays a bittersweet autumn romance
30	Pink + WhiteFrank Ocean		Frank Ocean breathes new life into R&B with his inventive music
31	New NormalKhalid		A song of hope that sings about changes under the pandemic
32	So SickNe-Yo		Ne-Yo, active worldwide in R&B music
33	Good DaysSZA		A Story of Siza’s Heartache and Hope
34	Buy U a Drank ft. Yung JocT-Pain		T-Pain changed the music scene with his innovative Auto-Tune.
35	Girls Like YouTone Stith		Tone Stith’s heartbreak love song
36	I DoToosii, Muni Long		Release of a duet song depicting love
37	U Got It BadUsher		Usher, the legendary R&B singer and dancer.
38	Love’s,Lines,Angles and Rhymes5th Dimension		A song by The 5th Dimension.
39	I Miss YouAaron Hall		An R&B ballad mourning the death of his wife
40	This Time I’ll Be SweeterAngela Bofill		Angela's R&B/jazz song
41	Can’t Let GoAnthony Hamilton		Anthony Hamilton's R&B song
42	AngelAretha Franklin		A soulful, soothing song sung by Aretha
43	Practice What You PreachBarry White		Barry White's R&B smash hit
44	Tell MeBilal		Bilal's new fall single expresses the frequency of love
45	Before I Let You GoBlackstreet		A bittersweet love song by Blackstreet
46	I’ll Make Love To YouBoyz II Men		Introduction to Boyz II Men's signature songs
47	All Over NowBrian McKnight		A lively song by Brian McKnight
48	Don’tBryson Tiller		Bryson Tiller’s fall-ready slow jam
49	I Adore YouCaron Wheeler		Caron Wheeler's 1992 film soundtrack
50	Sometimes a love goes wrongCarrie Lucas		Carrie Lucas's slow songs
51	It’s AlrightChante Moore		Chanté Moore’s ballad R&B song
52	RoseChlöe		Chloe’s self-affirmation-themed R&B song
53	Where I Wanna BeDonell Jones		Introduction to Donell Jones’s R&B album
54	Love,Love,LoveDonny Hathaway		Sophisticated songs by Donny Hathaway
55	DFMUElla Mai		Ella Mai's 2022 single
56	Bending My RulesFLO		A piano-vocal love song for autumn
57	Lose to WinFantasia		Fantasia's heartbreak recovery song
58	So AnxiousGinuwine		A sexy fall R&B song by Ginuwine
59	Say AmenHoward Hewett		Howard Hewett's slow ballad
60	PromiseJagged Edge		A ballad of eternal love that heals the poignancy of autumn
61	Walked Outta HeavenJagged Edge		Introduction to songs that accompany the sorrow of parting
62	ManiacJhené Aiko		Introducing Jhené Aiko’s new song, Maniac
63	A Long WalkJill Scott		Jill Scott signature song neo-soul
64	Freek’N YouJodeci		Jodeci's 'Freek'n You' is a classic perfect for autumn.
65	I Wanna KnowJoe		"I Wanna Know" released by Joe in 2000
66	SimpleKali Uchis		Kali Uchis releases new pop R&B song
67	When He’s Not There (feat. Lucky Daye)Kehlani		Kehlani’s new song: a fusion of melancholy and sensuality
68	It’s Gonna RainKelly Price		Kelly Price's poignant masterpiece
69	Fall For YouLeela James		An autumn-themed R&B ballad with a simple arrangement
70	A House Is Not a HomeLuther Vandross		Representative cover songs by Luther
71	Must Be NiceLyfe Jennings		A soothing solo-acoustic song that reflects on life
72	My MoodM.F.S.B.		M.F.S.B.’s last song
73	Endless NightMaeta		A song that expresses Meita's night magic
74	Flyin High Mercy,Mercy MeMarvin Gaye		Improve concentration with Marvin Gaye’s live music
75	Be Without YouMary J Blige		Mary J. Blige's love song
76	Ruined MeMuni Long		A ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
77	I Don’t wanna FeelPhajja		Fajah’s ’97 hip-hop R&B track
78	Tell MeSabrina Claudio		Introducing Sabrina’s autumn classic, Tell Me
79	ChromeSamara Cyn		Samara Singh’s debut song is released
80	Hold UpSasha Keable		A new song themed around emotional recovery from heartbreak
81	Same BeatThe J.B.’s		James Brown's funky song from 1974
82	Desire MeThe O’Jays		The O’Jays’ soothing soul
83	The HillsThe Weeknd		A track that fuses synthwave and R&B
84	In The MoodThe Whispers		A moody harmony song by The Whispers
85	Charged UpTink		Tink’s new song: R&B of disappointment and self-assertion
86	Un-Break My HeartToni Braxton		The Appeal of Un-Break My Heart
87	How You Gonna Act Like ThatTyrese		Introduction to Tyrese Gibson's love songs
88	Me And Mrs.JonesBilly Paul		Billy Paul's quintessential soul song of the 1970s
89	4 Seasons Of LonelinessBoyz II Men		A song that depicts love and loneliness through the four seasons
90	U Should’ve Known BetterMonica		Introduction to Monica’s ballad
91	Hrs & HrsMuni Long		Marnie’s hit song reached number one in the U.S.
92	Ahmad’s bluesNatalie Cole		Nat King Cole’s song “Stardust” by Natalie Cole
93	If I Ever Fall In LoveShai		Calm your mind with Shah’s debut song
94	Show You The Way To GoThe Jacksons		The Jacksons’ 1976 hit song