Classic Western songs perfect for sunny days—uplifting tracks that match a clear blue sky.
A bright, sunny day just puts you in a great mood, doesn’t it?
It makes you want to go out, and it’s perfect for a walk or a drive.
Some people might enjoy going on a date with someone they love, too.
On the other hand, taking it easy at home can be fun as well.
What do you like to do on sunny days?
Here, we’ve handpicked some classic Western songs that are perfect for sunny days and will lift your spirits!
Of course, you’ll especially want to listen to refreshing tracks, but there are plenty of choices—from nostalgic classics to pop tunes and rock numbers brimming with a sense of freedom.
Feel free to use this as inspiration for your favorite sunny-day playlist!
Classic Western songs perfect for sunny days. Uplifting tracks that match a clear blue sky. (1–10)
Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen
A staple party song! It’s “Good Time,” a collaboration between Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen.
Since its 2012 release, it’s the kind of track you hear whenever there’s some event going on.
Owl City, who had earned a strong reputation as a synth-pop trackmaker, really knows how to get listeners hyped.
This collaboration came about because Owl City’s and Carly’s managers were from the same hometown, which made it easy to reach out to Carly by email.
They then discovered they were fans of each other, hit it off, and that led to the release of this song.
When you want to get together with friends and let loose—like at a BBQ—this is the one to play!
A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton
A beautifully clear piano intro.
So striking that it sticks in your ears after just one listen, this is A Thousand Miles, released in 2001.
It’s known as the signature song of American singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton and became a worldwide hit.
It’s also extremely popular in Japan, with many renowned musicians openly calling themselves fans of the track.
Adding fuel to its popularity was Taka from the hugely popular rock band ONE OK ROCK.
He covered A Thousand Miles in an acoustic version at his own live shows, which brought renewed attention to the song.
Truly great songs never fade with time.
Here Comes The SunThe Beatles
Included on the 1969 album Abbey Road.
A four-piece rock band from Liverpool formed in 1960.
This song is a number composed by George Harrison.
The lyrical guitar sound that evokes sunlight in a warm nook and George’s whisper-like vocals make for an exquisitely light and breezy listen.
Walking In The SunTravis
Included on the 2004 album “Singles.” A four-piece rock band from Scotland formed in 1990.
The acoustic guitar’s tone is refreshingly pleasant to the ear, and with its mid-tempo rhythm and unfolding pop melody, it’s a number that makes you want to step lightly as you listen.
TornNatalie Imbruglia
The glittering tone of an acoustic guitar suits a sunny day perfectly! “Torn” is a song released in 1998 by Australian singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia, and it remains a beloved ’90s hit even today.
Natalie’s appeal lies in that voice—girlish yet somehow androgynous, with a touch of huskiness that adds a sultry edge.
With a uniquely distinctive presence, her vocals feel like the perfect companion for a refreshing day.
ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco)Taylor Swift
A high-energy collaboration by major artists! Taylor Swift’s “ME!” featuring Brendon Urie—known from Panic! At The Disco—is a super sweet, amped-up love song where they proclaim to each other, “You’ve only got me.” It’s a collaboration between two artists at the forefront of the global music scene and had been generating a lot of buzz even before its release.
Perhaps because of that, within 24 hours of its YouTube debut, the song surpassed 65.2 million views, reportedly setting a new all-time record for a female solo artist’s release.
It’s a much-talked-about track that boosts your spirits just by listening!
Surfin’ USAThe Beach Boys
The Beach Boys, the pioneers of male vocal groups like the Backstreet Boys and One Direction.
“Surfin’ U.S.A.” is a classic of surf rock that evokes California’s sunny skies and vast ocean, and it’s also the song that made them break through.
It’s been played in all kinds of media around the world, so even after all these years since its release, it’s one of those timeless hits that everyone has heard.
The crisp, sun-drenched guitar strums a bluesy intro, and just hearing it transports you straight to the California coast.
It’s a classic you’ll want to play when you want to feel summer!