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!

Playlist

Western songs you’ll want to listen to leisurely on your days off. World classics and popular hits.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Birthday CakeDylan Conrique		Introduction to Dylan Conrique’s 2022 song “Birthday Cake”
2	Ghost TownBenson Boone		Benson Boone’s “Ghost Town” is a moving ballad
3	Heat WavesGlass Animals		A love song by Glass Animals
4	SelfishGood Boy Daisy		Good Boy Daisy『Selfish』
5	Happier Than EverBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish’s soothing song
6	CHICKEN TENDIESClinton Kane		Clinton Kane's songs are perfect for relieving stress
7	Bam Bam ft. Ed SheeranCamila Cabello		Camila and Ed’s cheerful tropical pop
8	As It WasHarry Styles		Harry Styles' soothing song
9	Dear AlcoholDax		Recommend Dax’s “Dear Alcohol”
10	AnotherMuni Long		Muni Long ‘Another’: a song that colors an adult holiday
11	Cruisin’D’Angelo		D’Angelo’s neo-soul music is suitable for holidays
12	AsStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder’s “As” is a captivating song for the holidays.
13	What You Won’t Do for LoveBobby Caldwell		Bobby Caldwell, a white artist, thrived in Black music
14	Only You BabeCurtis Mayfield		Curtis Mayfield’s holiday-appropriate classic
15	Someday We’ll All Be FreeDonny Hathaway		A soul singer with classical musicality
16	Just the Two of Us (feat. Bill Withers)Grover Washington Jr.		Grover’s classic, a masterpiece of smooth jazz
17	Let’s Get It OnMarvin Gaye		A classic that supported the neo-soul boom.
18	Feel Like Makin’ LoveRoberta Flack		Introduction to Roberta Flack’s signature song “Feel Like Makin’ Love”
19	Fly As MeSilk Sonic		Introduction to Silk Sonic’s new soul music
20	Let’s Stay TogetherAl Green		Al Green’s proto–neo-soul track
21	Love YourselfJustin Bieber		A slow song co-written with Ed Sheeran
22	Wildest DreamsTaylor Swift		A song that chronicles Taylor's love life
23	The Lazy SongBruno Mars		Introduction to songs you want to listen to on a tired day
24	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		Califa single tops the chart for 6 consecutive weeks
25	DiamondsRihanna		A love song that likens a lover to a diamond
26	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		James Blunt Beautiful People song
27	Stay With MeSam Smith		Sam Smith’s sweet high-voice vocal song
28	Don’t Know WhyNorah Jones		Nora Jones's heartwarming music
29	We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift		Single from Swift's fourth album
30	I’m YoursJason Mraz		A lighthearted summer love song
31	Shape of YouEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran's love songs
32	Into YouAriana Grande		Introduction to Ariana’s popular songs
33	Call It WhateverBella Thorne		A cute song by the red-haired actress Bella. Upbeat, with charming dance and smiles.
34	Rainy Days And MondaysCarpenters		Introducing the beautiful voices of legendary Western music singers
35	You’ve Got a FriendCarole King		Carole King’s classic song gently warms the heart with its theme of friendship.
36	Free Fallin’John Mayer		John Mayer covers a Tom Petty classic
37	Stay (I Missed You)Lisa Loeb		Lisa Loeb's breakup song became a huge hit as a movie theme song.
38	Come Away With MeNorah Jones		A ballad that depicts Norah Jones’s yearning to elope with her beloved
39	Don’t Worry, Be HappyBobby McFerrin		Timeless masterpieces that heal the heart, moving message songs
40	mazing GraceCeltic Woman		A song by a female group from Ireland
41	By Your Side (In My Mind)Leony		Leony’s new song, a heartwarming track that portrays the enduring nature of friendship
42	Bad DayDaniel Powter		Cheer songs can make you feel positive.
43	Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, GiveonJustin Bieber		A refreshing pop song by Justin Bieber
44	MemoriesRyan Mack & Robert Grace		A moving pop ballad that sings of lost love
45	RiversideAgnes Obel		Theme song of a foreign TV drama, sad yet strong
46	Let Her GoPassenger		Passenger's smash hit breakup song
47	Half The World AwayOasis		Oasis’s masterpiece, a heart-touching classic
48	2002Anne-Marie		A global hit song that expresses Anne-Marie’s first love and nostalgia.
49	Snow [Hey Oh]Red Hot Chili Peppers		Overcoming failure and moving on to a new life
50	BlackbirdThe Beatles		An iconic song of the Civil Rights Movement and a beacon of hope for Black women.
51	Satellite Moments (Light Up the Sky)Charlie Fink, Luke Treadaway		An insert song from a film: setting to music a true story of a cat and a man
52	DrunkEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s heartbreak song
53	Smelly CatPhoebe Buffay		The smelly cat song from Friends.
54	Cool CatQueen		Queen’s Cat Theme Song
55	Ev’rybody Wants to Be a CatScatman Crothers		The iconic jazz number from the movie The Aristocats
56	Phenomenal CatThe Kinks		A fantastical rock song about a cat flying through the sky
57	Good LifeOneRepublic		A pleasant travel melody that makes you feel happy
58	I SwearAll-4-One		Grammy-winning love ballad
59	Summer GirlHaim		A pop number that portrays the warmth of summer and the bonds of human relationships
60	augustTaylor Swift		A wistful love ballad at summer’s end
61	Best Day Of My LifeAmerican Authors		A joyful song that celebrates the best day of one’s life
62	HappyPharrell Williams		Pharrell Williams’s worldwide hit song
63	New LightJohn Mayer		An unrequited love song with an '80s groove
64	A Sky Full of StarsColdplay		An emotional love song by Coldplay
65	RainKenny Barron		The graceful duo performance by Kenny Barron and Dave Holland
66	Sunday MorningMaroon 5		A gentle love ballad by Maroon 5
67	Calm DownRema, Selena Gomez		“Calm Down” is a collaboration between Rema and Selena.
68	Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter		Sabrina tops the Billboard chart with a Grammy-nominated love song
69	MotherSugarland		A country song expressing gratitude to a mother
70	You’re Always HereAshley Tisdale		Ashley’s moving new song release
71	Lovin’ So HardBecky G		Becky’s relaxed-tempo song and music video
72	Need You Right NowBethany Mota ft. Mike Tompkins		Bethany and Mike, duet song
73	You’re the BossBobby Fox ft. Miranda Karr		Miranda makes her singing debut, co-starring with Bobby
74	Never Say GoodbyeBon Jovi		Bon Jovi's signature song(s)
75	I’ll Make Love To YouBoyz II Men		A heartfelt ballad by an R&B group
76	Back At OneBrian McKnight		Brian McKnight’s 1999 classic
77	Ready or NotBridgit Mendler		Introducing the appeal of Bridget’s first solo song
78	Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters		A heartwarming classic by the Carpenters
79	That’s The Way It IsCéline Dion		A bright morning song by Celine Dion
80	Cool For The SummerDemi Lovato		Demi’s confidence-filled song, recommended for summer
81	Better in StereoDove Cameron		Opening theme song of the Twins drama
82	I Can’t Tell You WhyThe Eagles		Soft songs by an American rock band
83	Beating HeartEllie Goulding		Ellie's sad yet powerful singing voice
84	Blue Eyes BlueEric Clapton		Eric's gentle vocals and beautiful guitar
85	Feeling Good TodayFaye Webster		Faye Webster’s new song has been released
86	Three Little Birds (From Bob Marley: One Love)Kacey Musgraves		Reviving Bob Marley songs with a country arrangement
87	California GurlsKaty Perry ft. Snoop Dogg		Katie's popular song, fun to dance to
88	Tik TokKe$ha		Perfect for parties with Kesha’s dance-pop
89	BoomboxLaura Marano		Rola’s first solo song—her beautiful voice and dance are must-see
90	Lie a Little BetterLucy Hale		Lucy’s country song performance
91	Always Be My BabyMariah Carey		Mariah’s healing single
92	Story of My LifeOne Direction		One Direction second single
93	Do It AgainPia Mia		Pia from Guam, with a transparent, pure-toned soprano
94	Hey MaPitbull & J Balvin ft. Camila Cabello		Theme song of the Fast & Furious movie
95	Fight SongRachel Platten		The encouraging song that became famous from a Taylor video
96	We’ll be the starsSabrina Carpenter		Sabrina’s beautifully translucent song
97	Hands To MyselfSelena Gomez		Mature charm in Selena’s signature songs
98	Big Girls CrySia		A collaboration song by Sia and Maddie
99	Daydream BelieverThe Monkees		The Monkees’ signature song sings about a view of happiness.
100	One Day At The TimeW.E.T		A calming song that gently soaks into the heart
101	Bring the FireYlwa		Disney fluorescent dance song introduction
102	East of EdenZella Day		An artistic piece that calms the mind
103	NeverlandZendaya		Zendaya's new song. Her beautiful, Disney-approved vocals are captivating.
104	Lying EyesThe Eagles		Classic hits from the golden age of American music
105	A Love So BeautifulMichael Bolton		A ballad soothed by Bolton’s husky voice
106	I Believe I Can FlyR. Kelly		A Grammy-winning masterpiece R&B ballad
107	Every Breath You TakeThe Police		The Police are the original model for Koichi Hirose’s dog.
108	Castle on the HillEd Sheeran		A story of Ed Sheeran’s youth and love for his hometown
109	HelloAdele		A song that brings out ADELA’s vocal appeal
110	One Call AwayCharlie Puth		Charlie’s voice and lyrics are heartwarming
111	Don’t Wanna KnowMaroon 5		A light, upbeat Maroon 5 song with a comedic touch
112	Better When I’m Dancin’Meghan Trainor		Megan to sing the theme song for the Snoopy movie
113	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		A poignant, mature love song—the theme from The Bodyguard
114	If You Leave Me NowCHICAGO		A love ballad by an American rock band
115	Where Is The Love?Black Eyed Peas		A slow-tempo song by a Grammy-winning band
116	Can’t Feel My FaceThe Weeknd		The Weeknd’s 2015 single
117	SugarMaroon 5		Maroon 5 surprises at a wedding