Top Western Music Drive Songs Ranking [2026]

The A teamEd Sheeran99rank/position

Ed Sheeran – The A Team [Official Music Video]

Since the 2010s, Ed Sheeran has been one of the most successful singer-songwriters, enjoying exceptional name recognition here in Japan as well.

With each album release, he has broadened his musical horizons and taken on various genres.

Still, many people likely feel nostalgic for the simple, heartfelt songwriting of his debut and for Ed as a troubadour who observes everyday people.

His memorable debut single, The A Team, is a gem distinguished by its folky sound, beautiful melody, and lyrics about a woman he reportedly met in real life.

Ed’s talent for vividly depicting the lives of people far removed from glamorous lifestyles—and expressing their stories lyrically—was already undeniable at this point.

On a winter afternoon, I can imagine driving through the cold air while quietly humming along to this song.

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Taylor Swift – Back To December

If you’re looking to make the most of the season by playing winter songs on a drive, I recommend “Back to December”! It’s included on Taylor Swift’s massively successful 2010 album Speak Now.

A global singer-songwriter whose down-to-earth lyrics resonate widely, Swift lays bare the feelings of a narrator who regrets breaking up with a lover, making this a quintessential Taylor-style ballad.

It’s said to be about her brief relationship with actor Taylor Lautner, and even while knowing they can’t go back, she tenderly sings about the happy memories and the aching wish to return to that December when they said goodbye and start over.

If you’ve had a similar experience, you’ll surely relate.

It’s the perfect song to play when you’re driving alone, looking back on bittersweet memories.

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