[2026] A Special Feature on Classic Western Songs to Listen to in December!

The Christmas SongNat King Cole

Nat King Cole – “The Christmas Song” (1961)

Nat King Cole, a jazz vocalist who could be called the king of jazz without exaggeration.

He’s an artist known for a striking voice that’s very deep and low yet still soft.

Unlike Frank Sinatra, perhaps because he valued the artistic quality of songs more than chasing hits, he didn’t release all that many Christmas songs, even though back then almost anything Christmas-related would sell.

Among his rare Christmas numbers, the especially popular standout is The Christmas Song.

I think everyone’s heard it at least once.

It’s a track you’ll definitely want to play on a holy night!

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Fifteen Feet of Pure White SnowNick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Fifteen Feet Of Pure White Snow

For those who want to listen to winter-themed songs that aren’t just the well-known Christmas tunes or typical winter tracks, I highly recommend this one.

Let me introduce “Fifteen Feet of Pure White Snow,” a song by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds—led by Australia’s own ingenious maverick, Nick Cave—from their 2001 album No More Shall We Part, which was also released as the second single.

Just from the title, it sounds somewhat romantic, and it is indeed a beautiful piece where Nick’s signature blend of dandyism and poetry unfolds over a restrained performance.

But I urge you to read the lyrics and see what kind of story is actually being told.

The music video is also a must-see: set in a building once used by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan, it features people dancing—including Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker—creating a truly one-of-a-kind world.

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Ballad Of The Mighty INoel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Ballad Of The Mighty I (Official Video)

When it comes to songs that color the winter cityscape, this work by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, led by Noel Gallagher, stands out.

The lyrics, depicting a strong resolve to pursue love to the end of the future, are striking, and Johnny Marr’s guitar adds a superb accent.

Released in January 2015 as the second single from the album Chasing Yesterday, it reached No.

75 on the UK Official Chart.

It’s a perfect track to listen to on a cold winter night while snuggling up with someone special.

Portraying a passionate pursuit and a solitary journey, this piece is sure to resonate deeply in your heart.

BirdsPaul Weller

Paul Weller – Birds (Acoustic)

A classic by Paul Weller whose gentle guitar tones seep into the heart.

Singing of parting from a loved one and the hope of a new morning, this piece appears on the 2004 album Studio 150.

A cover of a Neil Young song, it captivates with Weller’s warm vocals and an arrangement that is simple yet deeply moving.

Its lyrics, themed around life’s transitions and the eternity of love, are sure to leave a lasting impression on listeners.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet winter night—highly recommended.

Perfect for those who want to savor a mellow, mature atmosphere in December, when Christmas songs fill the streets.

If We Make It Through December (Merle Haggard Cover)Phoebe Bridgers

Phoebe Bridgers – If We Make It Through December (Official Audio)

This is a great song to spend December with if you’re in the mood for a gentle winter tune.

Originally released in 1973 by American country musician Merle Haggard, it was covered by Los Angeles–born singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers and released as part of a Christmas EP in 2020.

Centered on the theme of unemployment, the song overlays a difficult season with the deepening cold of December.

Yet it’s not purely sad—like the original, it carries a warm, comforting atmosphere, wrapped in her whispery vocals.

Just as winter yields to spring, listening while thinking about the joys the coming year may bring can help lighten your mood.

Spend time with this track, and you may find yourself closing out the year feeling calm and at ease.

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