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Classic Western songs you want to listen to late at night

At night, you kind of feel like listening to something a bit stylish, don’t you? For people like that, Western music is a great choice.

This time, I’ve selected some classic Western tracks that perfectly suit the late-night vibe.

If you usually listen to Japanese pop, why not take this opportunity to give Western music a try?

Masterpieces of Western Music to Listen to Late at Night (81–90)

The Blood That Moves The Bodya-ha

a-ha – The Blood That Moves The Body (Official Video)
The Blood That Moves The Bodya-ha

Included on the 1988 album “Stay on These Roads.” A three-member pop band from Norway formed in 1982.

The opening intro has a suspenseful feel that might send a chill down your spine when you listen at night.

Basically, though, it’s a calm, laid-back pop song.

All My LifeK-Ci & JoJo

K-Ci & JoJo – All My Life (Official Music Video)
All My LifeK-Ci & JoJo

A standout collaborative classic by Kacey and JoJo, marked by intertwining, sultry, mature vocals.

The sound slips elegantly into the depths of the night, delivering a high-style, downbeat mood that crafts a deeply immersive atmosphere.

Into The NightBenny Mardones

Into the Night is a song by American singer-songwriter Benny Mardones, released in 1980.

Counted among the classics of AOR, it became a hit again in 1989.

It was his only hit.

It’s a ballad that richly evokes the atmosphere of the night.

Strangers in The NightFrank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra – Strangers In The Night
Strangers in The NightFrank Sinatra

The original version of the song known in Japan as “Yoru no Strangers” (Strangers in the Night) was composed by German composer Bert Kaempfert under a different title.

In 1966, the legendary singer Frank Sinatra covered it and scored a massive hit, making it his most commercially successful work.

The lush orchestral arrangement exudes a sense of grandeur, while Sinatra’s seasoned vocals brilliantly capture the song’s world and mood.

Just the Two of UsGrover Washington Jr.

Grover Washington Jr. – Just the Two of Us (feat. Bill Withers) (Official Lyric Video)
Just the Two of UsGrover Washington Jr.

Grover Washington Jr.

is a quintessential jazz/fusion saxophonist.

His saxophone and Bill Withers’s vocals formed a superb collaboration, giving birth to the Japanese-titled “Crystal Lovers.” It’s a piece that evokes an urban landscape veiled in rain.

Always In My HeadIndia Arie

A classic by India Arie, whose artistically elevated approach—rooted in an acoustic neo-soul sound—sublimely conveys the music’s atmosphere.

It has a nighttime-friendly texture that clearly communicates a comfortable, sophisticated mood.

Classic Western songs to listen to late at night (91–100)

Suit & TieJustin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie (Official Video) ft. JAY-Z
Suit & TieJustin Timberlake

This is a classic by Justin Timberlake, where a danceable track approach and authentically sexy male vocals create a refreshing finish.

It’s smooth yet melodic, giving it a bright, stylish feel that makes for a crisp, invigorating daytime listen.