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Classic Western songs you want to listen to in the morning

This is a playlist of classic Western songs perfect for mornings, the kind that seem to help you wake up feeling refreshed.

It’s full of tracks that can help you enjoy a time of day that often feels rushed and stressful.

Great as background music on your commute or even as an alarm.

Great Western songs to listen to in the morning (11–20)

SmileKaty Perry

A song has been born that brightens the heart like the morning light.

Crafted by American pop icon Katy Perry from her own experiences overcoming life’s hardships, this track’s catchy melody and powerful rhythm fill listeners with courage and hope.

Released in August 2020 as the title track of the album “Smile,” it was well received around the world, reaching No.

10 in New Zealand.

The lyrics depict the journey of overcoming setbacks and self-doubt to regain one’s smile, making it perfect for those who want a morning lift or are ready to take a new step forward.

Early Morninga-ha

a-ha – Early Morning (Official Video)
Early Morninga-ha

Included on the 1990 album “East of the Sun, West of the Moon.” A three-piece pop band from Norway formed in 1982.

The mid-tempo, moody rhythm and the soft, melancholic melody line set the stage for Morten’s high-toned vocals, which put you in a great mood.

Alive And KickingSimple Minds

Simple Minds – Alive And Kicking
Alive And KickingSimple Minds

Included on the 1985 album “Once Upon a Time.” A seven-piece rock band from Scotland formed in 1977.

Set to a mid-tempo, powerful drum rhythm and a bold, uplifting melody, the vocalist delivers a powerful performance that makes you feel energized just by listening—such a song.

Mornin’Al Jarreau

Al Jarreau – Mornin’ (Official Video)
Mornin'Al Jarreau

Al Jarreau, the American singer-songwriter whose one-of-a-kind voice captivates listeners.

The masterpieces he crafted fill the heart with warm energy, like the gentle light of dawn spreading through a room.

Shimmering with hopeful melodies and woven with his signature scat and vocal percussion, the music carries a light, buoyant groove that sets the tone for a bright new day.

Released as a single from the album Jarreau in March 1983, this song reached No.

2 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

In 2006, a newly recorded version featuring George Benson won a Grammy Award.

It’s the perfect track for welcoming a refreshing morning or lifting your spirits.

Hitchin’ A RideGreen Day

Green Day – Hitchin’ A Ride (Video)
Hitchin' A RideGreen Day

Included on the 1997 album “Nimrod.” A three-piece punk band from California formed in 1986.

It’s a striking track with a rhythm that beats like a march and an aggressive yet pop-leaning melody.

It features a sound reminiscent of a bolero, starting quietly and gradually growing louder.