Resonance of Twilight: Emo Western Songs Echoing at Summer’s End
Don’t you ever feel strangely sentimental at the end of summer? Blue skies and white clouds, the sea at dusk, listening to the sound of the waves… We’ve selected classic Western songs that perfectly match that mood.
From tracks you’ll want to listen to while basking in summer memories to slightly emotional ballads and melodies that resonate especially in this season, you’re sure to find a song that speaks to your sensibilities.
Why not savor the bittersweet feelings of summer’s end together with some wonderful Western music?
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Afterglow of Dusk: Emo Western Songs Echoing at Summer’s End (41–50)
Heart Of MineBobby Caldwell
The so-called AOR sound, with its urban, mature flavor, feels like a perfect match for that sentimental mood that tends to come at summer’s end.
Bobby Caldwell, a quintessential AOR singer-songwriter, is the embodiment of that vibe in both his sound and his voice.
His popularity is exceptionally high not only in his home country, the United States, but also here in Japan—so much so that he’s sometimes called the “King of AOR.” Here, I’d like to introduce the title track from Heart Of Mine, which Bobby released in 1989 and which became a hit.
His soulful yet refined vocals and the calm, polished arrangement are ideal for enjoying while driving along the coast at the end of summer.
It’s also a self-cover of a song he provided to another AOR luminary, Boz Scaggs, so be sure to enjoy comparing the two versions!
SummerCalvin Harris
This track, released in March 2014, is a shining fusion of electro house and dance-pop by Calvin Harris, one of the world’s top DJs and producers, who also performs the vocals himself.
Its lively beat and catchy melody stand out, while the lyrics—centered on summer encounters and romance—truly resonate.
Depicting the changing landscape of love alongside the shifting seasons, it skillfully expresses everything from the exhilaration of meeting someone new to the sorrow of parting.
Featured on the album “Motion,” it achieved major international success, including reaching No.
1 on the UK Singles Chart.
It’s a perfect song for looking back on summer memories or for anyone nursing a bittersweet heart.
Don’t Give Up On UsDavid Soul
David Soul is an actor/singer from the United States.
“Don’t Give Up on Us” is a single released at the end of 1976.
The song was also used as the ending theme for the TV drama Starsky & Hutch and became a huge hit, reaching number one on both the UK and US charts.
His gentle, embracing vocals have a soothing effect on listeners.
The Boys of SummerDon Henley
The Eagles, known as a world-famous rock band born on the American West Coast and celebrated for their overwhelming sales and popularity especially in the 1970s.
Don Henley, famed as the band’s drummer and vocalist, also found success as a solo artist.
His 1984 single “The Boys of Summer” reached No.
5 on the U.S.
charts and won the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance—a true gem of a song.
The instant the guitar intro begins, an indescribable melancholy draws listeners into scenes of summers long past.
The characteristically ’80s synth textures are wonderful, and Henley’s husky, sultry vocals are in peak form.
Singing of regret and lingering attachment to a love that can no longer be reached, intertwined with memories of summers gone by, this track is the perfect classic to hear at summer’s end.
Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day
It’s a lyrical and melancholic masterpiece by Green Day, the globally renowned punk band that achieved extraordinary success, included on their historic 2005 classic album American Idiot.
The progression from the acoustic guitar backing into the full band sound in the latter half is dramatic and profoundly moving.
The striking title was inspired by words frontman Billie Joe Armstrong uttered when he lost his father at the age of ten.
Knowing the story behind the song makes its appeal stand out even more.
The drama-style music video is also excellent, and beyond summer, its nostalgic melody that evokes a sense of “endings” will resonate with anyone who has experienced the loss of someone dear, bringing them to tears.