Western songs you’ll want to listen to leisurely on your days off. World classics and popular hits.
A holiday that offers a moment of peace from busy days.
You might be thinking, “I want to go out somewhere and blow off some steam!”
I imagine many people feel that way, but given the times, that’s not so easy to do.
In moments like these, how about relaxing with some Western music?
So this time, we’ve selected Western tracks that are perfect for a laid-back day off!
The first half features the latest songs and trending tracks.
The second half is a cohesive set of Black music that’s perfect for a holiday—organized enough to use as a playlist as is.
Be sure to check it out to the end!
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Western songs to listen to leisurely on holidays: World classics and popular songs (61–70)
Beating HeartEllie Goulding
A song by Ellie, the UK singer who became famous for “Burn.” It feels sorrowful and fragile, yet it carries an unextinguishable strength somewhere within.
That atmosphere comes through.
Ellie’s voice has a clear, pure quality, and in the music video she looks like a goddess.
One Day At The TimeW.E.T
It’s the perfect song to listen to on a day when you want to relax and take it easy.
Like dew gently soaking into grass and trees, it slowly seeps into your heart.
Whether you wake up slowly and listen while sipping coffee, or you want to fully immerse yourself in music and unwind, this track comes highly recommended.
Every Breath You TakeThe Police
Koichi Hirose, a character who appears from Part 4, Diamond Is Unbreakable, through Part 5, Golden Wind, of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, owns an old dog named “Police,” whose supposed namesake is the British band The Police.
They were an unbeatable power trio of exceptional musicians—Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers—who, within a career of less than ten years, released innovative works and achieved worldwide hits.
They have five original albums, and to feel the remarkable evolution they underwent in just a few years, I highly recommend listening to them in order of release!
Where Is The Love?Black Eyed Peas
A song by a famous four-member group that has won the Grammy Awards a total of six times.
Unlike their signature songs like “Pump It” and “Boom Boom Pow,” this one is a bit slower and feels like it’s speaking to you.
It’s a song I want people of all ages around the world to hear.
RainKenny Barron
Its delicate, story-rich performance is like a gentle spring rain quietly falling.
This gem of a duo by American artists Kenny Barron and Dave Holland weaves an elegant world that seeps into the heart.
Featured on their 2014 album The Art of Conversation, this piece captures the multifaceted character of rain through a resonant dialogue between piano and bass.
The refined melodies and deep, resonant sound tenderly envelop moments of quiet reflection—listening to raindrops by the window or yearning for the arrival of spring.
Perfect for a calm afternoon tea or as a companion to reading on a rainy day, it is sure to create a lovely, soothing interlude.
Sunday MorningMaroon 5
A gem of a ballad by Maroon 5 that captures a gentle moment of love set against a Sunday morning filled with the soft sound of rain.
Featured on the album “Songs About Jane,” released in 2002 by the quintessential American pop-rock band, it was issued as the fourth single in December 2004.
Also included on the U.S.
soundtrack of the film “Love Actually,” the song masterfully blends elements of jazz and R&B, harmonizing a soothing melody with Adam Levine’s deeply expressive vocals.
It celebrates the preciousness of quiet time spent with a lover amid busy days, making it a perfect track for a leisurely weekend morning or as relaxing background music to share with someone special.
Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter
A country-tinged track from American artist Sabrina Carpenter wrapped in a disco-pop vibe.
With ironic lyrics, it brilliantly captures the complexities of love.
While worrying about her partner’s actions, the protagonist’s sensitivity and concern for appearances are conveyed through Sabrina’s warm vocals, offering comfort to listeners.
Released in June 2024 and nominated for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year, the track appears on the album “Short n’ Sweet.” It became Sabrina’s first No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped charts in countries around the world, including Australia and the UK.
The music video features her real-life boyfriend, actor Barry Keoghan, and unfolds in a way that evokes Bonnie and Clyde.
It’s a perfect recommendation for May, when you’re settling into a new routine yet carrying a small doubt in your heart.