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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?

Great Western Music Classics to Listen to Late at Night (41–50)

Sara SmileDaryl Hall & John Oates

Daryl Hall & John Oates – Sara Smile (Official Audio)
Sara SmileDaryl Hall & John Oates

The Japanese title is “Smile, Sara.” The singers, Daryl Hall & John Oates, are a male duo from the United States, and this song reached No.

4 on the U.S.

charts in 1976.

“Sara,” as mentioned in the title, refers to Daryl Hall’s girlfriend at the time.

It’s a slow-tempo ballad that gives off a sophisticated, cool, urban vibe.

Midnight In A Perfect WorldDj Shadow

DJ Shadow – Midnight In A Perfect World
Midnight In A Perfect WorldDj Shadow

An instrumental hip-hop track released in 1996 by American producer DJ Shadow.

It samples David Axelrod’s 1969 track “The Human Abstract.” The track was used in Channel 4’s variety show Jam.

Come UndoneDuran Duran

Duran Duran – Come Undone (Official Music Video)
Come UndoneDuran Duran

Included on the 1993 album “Duran Duran.” A four-piece rock band from Birmingham formed in 1978.

The moody, mid-tempo rhythm and the guitar’s intriguingly elusive tone are strikingly ear-catching.

Set against a sleek melody, Simon’s richly expressive vocals, together with the song’s title, convey a strong sense of alluring mystique.

Tell me in a whisperEdgar Winter

Tell Me in a Whisper-Edgar winter 1975
Tell me in a whisperEdgar Winter

Japanese title: “Please Give Me Love.” Edgar Winter is a musician from the United States.

The 1975 album that includes this song is also full of nocturnal imagery.

Its very name is “Jasmine Nightdreams.” It evokes the heady scent of jasmine and the image of white petals faintly floating in the darkness, brimming with a mysterious, seductive mood.

Give Me The NightGeorge Benson

George Benson – Give Me The Night (12”)
Give Me The NightGeorge Benson

George Benson is a fusion guitarist and singer from the United States.

Although he initially played gritty, down-to-earth jazz, from the late 1970s he gradually shifted toward a more fusion-oriented sound.

Then, on his 1980 album Give Me the Night, he took on the vocals himself, and it became a hit.

The AnthemGood Charlotte

Good Charlotte – The Anthem (Official Video)
The AnthemGood Charlotte

It’s a classic by Good Charlotte, whose high-energy punk rock sound and polished vocals convey the pride of having survived the rock warring era.

Its refined melodic sense sticks with you, making it a refreshing track that’s perfect for night drives or walks.

MinorityGreen Day

Green Day – Minority (HD Upscale) [Official Music Video]
MinorityGreen Day

This is a classic by Green Day, pioneers of the mixture style whose fast-paced band sound has influenced many Japanese rock artists.

The song’s world-building is excellent, and it has a refreshing quality that enhances the nighttime atmosphere, making you want to go for a drive or even break into a run.