Classic Western songs that soothe the soul
Why not, for once, stop thinking and just let yourself sink into some good music?
In our daily lives, stress tends to build up in ways we don’t even notice.
When that happens, relax your mind by listening to music that’s a little different from your usual.
It’s great in the bath, or before bed in your bedroom—but the top recommendation is to play it while you’re lazily spending a day off.
That’s the best.
When you find a song you like, try it out in all sorts of moments.
Playlist
| Classic Western songs that soothe the soul | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | After the RainBoney James | play_arrow | A saxophonist active in fusion and jazz... |
| 2east | The Look of LoveDiana Krall | play_arrow | This song is by Burt Bacharach and Hal De... |
| 3east | Mystic VoyageRonny Jordan | play_arrow | Ronny Jordan was a British acid... |
| 4east | ExoticaPaul Taylor | play_arrow | An American saxophonist who debuted in 1995… |
| 5east | Love SongRamsey Lewis | play_arrow | Ramsey, a jazz pianist from Chicago, ... |
| 6east | Breezin’George Benson | play_arrow | American jazz guitarist George Be... |
| 7east | WinelightGrover Washington Jr. | play_arrow | The music genre derived from fusion, “S… |
| 8east | A Shade of BlueIncognito | play_arrow | Originating in the UK club scene in the 1980s... |
| 9east | So AmazingGerald Albright | play_arrow | American saxophonist Gerald Al... |
| 10east | Yearning For Your LoveThe Gap Band | play_arrow | The United States from the 1970s through the 1980s... |
| 11east | Lovin’ Cup94 East | play_arrow | A funk band from Minnesota, USA… |
| 12east | We’re In This Love TogetherAl Jarreau | play_arrow | Of course the song itself, but the vocalist’s voice… |
| 13east | LisaChris Botti | play_arrow | Even within jazz, what’s called “smooth jazz” is... |
| 14east | Street LifeThe Crusaders | play_arrow | A fusion band that was active in the 1970s... |
| 15east | Tell Me All About ItNatalie Cole | play_arrow | R&B singer Nata, who debuted in 1975… |
| 16east | California NightsWes Montgomery | play_arrow | American jazz guitarist, Wes Mon... |
| 17east | M.L. In the SunshineCount Basic | play_arrow | The Australian smooth jazz band, Ka... |
| 18east | Same Ole’ LoveKirk Whalum | play_arrow | American saxophonist Kirk Whal… |
| 19east | Electra GlideDown to the Bone | play_arrow | British jazz-funk band Down ... |
| 20east | Song for ElizabethJonathan Butler | play_arrow | A musician from Cape Town, South Africa... |
| 21east | Night ChangesOne Direction | play_arrow | A favorite song with wonderful lyrics and melody, whose soothing sound heals me. |
| 22east | Just The Way You AreBruno Mars | play_arrow | When I was in high school, I was unsure about my future path and couldn’t feel confident in myself... |
| 23east | HappyPharrell Williams | play_arrow | No one has adapted to the times as skillfully as Pharrell has… |
| 24east | Fine On The OutsidePriscilla Ahn | play_arrow | Theme songs from Studio Ghibli films: songs of loneliness that resonate with the heart |
| 25east | Tears In HeavenEric Clapton | play_arrow | Eric C…, a guitarist active on the global stage |
| 26east | Bad DayDaniel Powter | play_arrow | Daniel Po…, a Canadian singer |
| 27east | Sir DukeStevie Wonder | play_arrow | American singer-songwriter, Ste... |
| 28east | You’re BeautifulJames Blunt | play_arrow | In 2005, a British singer-songwriter... |
| 29east | SugarMaroon 5 | play_arrow | This song often plays at stylish cafes... |
| 30east | Stand By MeOasis | play_arrow | The 3rd album by OASIS, “Be Her… |
| 31east | Sunday MorningMaroon 5 | play_arrow | 4 who were active as Kara’s Flowers… |
| 32east | Counting StarsOneRepublic | play_arrow | A song that reexamines the anxieties of life |
| 33east | SnoozeSZA | play_arrow | R&B artist, songs with deep love |
| 34east | Killing Me Softly With His SongRoberta Flack | play_arrow | A soul-stirring masterpiece, a moving work that took America by storm |
| 35east | Best PartDaniel Caesar & H.E.R. | play_arrow | A duet by a Canadian and an American singer |
| 36east | Old Man’s GraceNathan Evans | play_arrow | A heartwarming sea song that conveys the meaning of life |
| 37east | The Lazy SongBruno Mars | play_arrow | These days, especially after appearing on Music Station (M-Ste), even more so... |
| 38east | Fix YouColdplay | play_arrow | A hopeful song that heals sorrow, gently staying close to the heart |
| 39east | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift | play_arrow | A number familiar from Terrace House, and... |
| 40east | Castle on the HillEd Sheeran | play_arrow | A story of Ed Sheeran’s youth and love for his hometown |
| 41east | Heart Of GlassBlondie | play_arrow | The American new wave band “Blond— |
| 42east | LighthouseCalum Scott | play_arrow | An impression of a beautiful, soul-stirring melody lingers in the heart… |
| 43east | Somewhere Only We KnowKeane | play_arrow | An English alternative rock b... |
| 44east | Honestly, We Just Need JesusTerrian | play_arrow | An exquisite melody that resonates deep in the heart is particularly striking, a ta… |
| 45east | I’m YoursJason Mraz | play_arrow | I wanted to say something to the teacher I was close with who ended up leaving the school... |
| 46east | I’m SorryAli Gatie | play_arrow | Canadian singer-songwriter Ari… |
| 47east | BentMatchbox Twenty | play_arrow | Some of you might find this nostalgic—the American... |
| 48east | YellowColdplay | play_arrow | Coldplay also, in 2000, with this song and 1s… |
| 49east | Eternal FlameThe Bangles | play_arrow | Lead singer Susanna Hoffs… |
| 50east | Have You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton-John | play_arrow | A smash hit song by a British singer |
| 51east | AfricaTOTO | play_arrow | Toto’s classic song that sings of a longing for Africa |
| 52east | Let’s Twist AgainChubby Checker | play_arrow | When talking about the music called rock, well, Ori... |
| 53east | Coming DownDum Dum Girls | play_arrow | An indie noise pop ba… from Los Angeles |
| 54east | BreatheFaith Hill | play_arrow | Faith Hill, a country singer... |
| 55east | Rest Of My LifeJonas Blue, Sam Feldt, Endless Summer, Sadie Rose Van | play_arrow | Jonas Blue from the UK and Ora… |
| 56east | From The StartLaufey | play_arrow | Spun by Ms. Leivei from Iceland... |
| 57east | Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi | play_arrow | Lewis Capaldi from Scotland… |
| 58east | What a Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong | play_arrow | A heartwarming ... that continues to be loved by people all around the world. |
| 59east | Beverly HillsWeezer | play_arrow | I love that it’s a sound returning to old-school rock. |
| 60east | Glue Songbeabadoobee | play_arrow | A heartwarming love song has arrived. The United Kingdom... |
| 61east | I Knew I Loved YouSavage Garden | play_arrow | Although they have since disbanded, an Australian… |
| 62east | Dancing QueenABBA | play_arrow | The Swedish chorus group, ABBA, has... |
| 63east | My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion | play_arrow | Titanic’s theme song. A global hit that won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. |
| 64east | YesterdayThe Beatles | play_arrow | I feel a bit hesitant about featuring only the Beatles... |
| 65east | wherever u rUMI, V | play_arrow | UM’s gentle, kindness-filled singing voice soothes the heart... |
| 66east | The Long Way AroundDixie Chicks | play_arrow | An American country trio band tha... |
| 67east | Between The SheetsIsley Brothers | play_arrow | Even within the genre of funk, the musical range is... |
| 68east | All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey | play_arrow | Will it end up being limited to just around the Christmas season…? |
| 69east | Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison | play_arrow | A popular song from the movie Pretty Woman. A love song favored by women. |

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