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Hidden gem alarm songs in Western music. Recommended popular tracks.

I’ve put together a collection of underrated Western wake-up songs that are perfect for setting as your alarm or as background music during the busy morning rush.

These are mainly bright tracks with a pleasant tempo that’ll lift your mood, so you can kick off your day feeling refreshed.

Hidden gems of Western wake-up songs: Recommended popular tracks (11–20)

Good MorningKanye West

A track released in 2007 by American hip-hop artist Kanye West.

Featured on the album Graduation, it has been certified platinum in five countries.

It was inspired by Jay-Z’s 2001 track “The Ruler’s Back.”

Walking On SunshineKatrina and The Waves

Katrina & The Waves – Walking On Sunshine (Official Music Video)
Walking On SunshineKatrina and The Waves

A pop rock track released in 1985 by the rock band Katrina and the Waves.

It became a hit around the world.

It has been featured in films such as American Psycho and High Fidelity, and has been covered by artists including Dolly Parton and Aly & AJ.

Feel RightMark Ronson feat. Mystikal

Mark Ronson – Feel Right (Official Video) ft. Mystikal
Feel RightMark Ronson feat. Mystikal

A collaboration between British producer Mark Ronson and American rapper Mystikal.

It’s a G-funk track that Bruno Mars was involved in producing.

It became a hit in the United States, Mexico, and various European countries.

ReflectionsMisterWives

MisterWives – Reflections (Official Video)
ReflectionsMisterWives

The debut single released in 2014 by the American indie pop band MisterWives.

Described by Billboard as a “mash-up of Weezer and the Bee Gees,” the track reached No.

13 on the U.S.

charts.

Can’t Sleep LovePentatonix

Pentatonix – Can’t Sleep Love (Official Video)
Can’t Sleep LovePentatonix

A track released in 2015 by the American a cappella group Pentatonix.

It’s a gentle, smooth track that incorporates elements of blue-eyed soul.

It became a hit in countries such as the United States and Belgium, and reached No.

18 on the charts in Japan.

Money On My MindSam Smith

Sam Smith – Money On My Mind (Official Music Video)
Money On My MindSam Smith

A track released in 2014 by the British singer Sam Smith.

It’s a pop track that incorporates elements of breakbeat and R&B.

It became a hit worldwide and was certified platinum in six countries, including Denmark.

Hidden gems of Western wake-up songs: Recommended popular tracks (21–30)

WolvesThe Cat Empire

The Cat Empire – Wolves (Official Video)
WolvesThe Cat Empire

The Cat Empire is an Australian band that has been active since 1999.

They are known for a ska and jazz sound influenced by funk, rock, and Latin music.

This track was released as a single in 2015 from the album “Rising with the Sun.”