[2026] A compilation of Western songs with titles starting with C

C Jam BluesOscar Peterson Trio

C Jam Blues

Oscar Peterson, the pinnacle of jazz pianists and lauded for his dazzling technique as the “Maharaja of the Keyboard.” The performances by his Oscar Peterson Trio teach us the pure joy of music rather than any cerebral complexity.

The track I’m introducing begins with an extremely simple melody of just two notes.

But once the music starts, you can’t help but be lifted by the rich, swinging sound woven by their three-in-one ensemble.

This recording was made in December 1962 and included on the classic album Night Train.

Its light, buoyant groove will enhance the atmosphere without intruding on conversation in a restaurant.

As background music to grace a fine meal, there may be no performance more fitting.

Cute AggressionPerrie

Perrie – Cute Aggression (Official Audio)

Little Mix, the girl group that defined 2010s Britain.

After the group went on hiatus in 2022, member Perrie has ramped up her activities as a solo artist.

This work, released in September 2025, is a promotional single from her debut album Perrie, slated for release the same month.

Its unique theme centers on “cute aggression,” an impulsive form of affection so intense you want to bite someone or keep them in a bottle.

Over a vivid, sun-drenched, and bold pop sound, it brilliantly captures passionate feelings where sweetness coexists with a hint of madness.

The background—Perrie grappling with her music career and ultimately confronting herself to create this piece—adds further depth.

For those who find purely bright pop unsatisfying, this is a must-check release.

Closing NightThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Closing Night

The Weeknd is a Canadian singer who has earned worldwide acclaim for a style centered on alternative R&B that incorporates elements like synth-pop.

His music often suits late-night drives.

This time, I’m highly recommending a moving track released to coincide with the final show of his extended tour in September 2025.

Originally available only on the special edition of the album “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” the song is produced by Swedish House Mafia—an exquisite electro ballad where majestic synth soundscapes meld with his delicate falsetto.

The theme is “curtain call,” closing a chapter of his career, and it’s a fitting conclusion to the trilogy that began with “After Hours.” Put it on during a night when you want to savor the end of a cycle, and it will set the perfect mood.

Come to MeFrance Joli

France Joli – Come to Me

France Joli, a Canadian singer widely known for her disco classics, was a prodigy who showed her talent from a young age and was discovered by a producer at 13.

This track is her debut song.

Featured on her 1979 album “France Joli,” it spent three consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard Dance Chart.

In it, she pleads with the object of her affection to “come to me,” delivering that earnest emotion with a powerful voice that belies her 16 years at the time.

The song is also famous for being included on the soundtrack of the film “54.” It’s a perfect pick when you want to feel the shimmering euphoria of the disco era.

Cross Road BluesRobert Johnson

Robert Johnson – Robert Johnson’s Cross Road Blues (Official Video)

Robert Johnson, the legendary blues musician famed for his otherworldly guitar technique, was said to have gained his skills by selling his soul to the devil at a crossroads.

This piece embodies that very legend and shakes the listener to the core.

It portrays the protagonist’s anxiety and loneliness, left behind at a sunset intersection, through soul-wrenching vocals and a wailing slide guitar in call-and-response.

The track was released as a single in May 1937 and later became famous for Cream’s cover.

Its influence is immeasurable—Toyota even used it in an advertisement in 2000.

A song that lets you touch the very essence of the blues.

Canned Heat BluesTommy Johnson

Canned Heat Blues (Remastered)

Tommy Johnson is known as a bluesman who was deeply involved in the early formation of Delta blues.

Many musicians, including Howlin’ Wolf, have openly said they were influenced by him, and like Robert Johnson, he reportedly told the legend himself that he “sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads.” One of his recordings from August 1928 is a song about his own ruinous lifestyle.

Its shocking subject is that, during Prohibition when alcohol was unavailable, he drank denatured alcohol instead; despite the lively tempo, the sorrow of self-destruction hits hard.

With its haunting falsetto and skillful guitar work, it possesses an allure as if the very magic of the blues resides within it.

It’s also known for inspiring the name of the later blues-rock band Canned Heat.

This is a perfect piece for anyone who wants to feel the soul’s cry that dwells at the roots of rock.

Cry BabyJanis Joplin

Janis Joplin – Cry Baby (Official Audio)

This commercial conveys the confidence that comes from using Dior by showing dynamic movement across a variety of landscapes.

A key point is that we can clearly see her smiling as she moves around, which makes her optimism shine through even as the scenery changes.

Further highlighting the power of these visuals is the song “Cry Baby” by Janis Joplin.

While the overall sound feels gentle, her vocals have a projecting strength that conveys a determined will to move forward.

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