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A collection of Western songs with titles starting with “J”

When it comes to songs with titles that start with “J,” do any come to mind?

We don’t usually pay much attention to the first letter of a song title, so it might be hard to think of one right away.

That said, there are plenty of English words that start with “J,” like “Joy,” “Just,” “Jet,” and “Jesus.”

In this article, I’ll introduce many songs with titles that begin with “J,” regardless of era or genre.

By exploring music from a perspective you may not have tried before, you might discover some new tracks.

A roundup of Western songs with titles starting with “J” (161–170)

Jura JuradinhoCarol & Vitoria

Carol & Vitoria – Jura Juradinho (Clipe Oficial)
Jura JuradinhoCarol & Vitoria

Karol & Vitória are a twin duo from Brazil.

Born in 2006, they started their music career through their activities on YouTube.

Their song “Jura Juradinho,” released in November 2018, became a major hit, racking up over 95 million views on YouTube.

Centered on pop music, their unique sound also incorporates elements of Black music such as R&B and slow jams.

They’re a talented act who’ve been nominated for well-known music awards in Brazil, and they’re gaining attention not only in music but also in the fashion industry.

Highly recommended for those who want to enjoy fresh, youthful vocals and the distinctive Brazilian groove.

Johnny AngelCarpenters

This is a tender oldies cover by the American duo the Carpenters, gently embracing the sweet, bittersweet feelings of youthful love.

Brimming with the charm of the brother-sister duo, it appears as part of the oldies medley on the B-side of their album “Now & Then,” released in May 1973.

Karen Carpenter’s translucent, heartfelt vocals blend beautifully with Richard Carpenter’s refined arrangements.

Originally sung by Shelley Fabares in 1962 and a No.

1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, the song is reimagined with the Carpenters’ signature elegance.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to bask in warm nostalgia and spend a heartwarming moment.

Just A DreamCarrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood – Just A Dream (Official Video)
Just A DreamCarrie Underwood

A track released in 2008 by Carrie Underwood, an American country music singer-songwriter.

It tells the story of an 18-year-old wife and her soldier husband who died on the battlefield, and it reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

Just Another BirthdayCasting Crowns

Casting Crowns – Just Another Birthday
Just Another BirthdayCasting Crowns

A track included on the album “Come to the Well,” released in 2011 by the American contemporary Christian band Casting Crowns.

Written by frontman Mark Hall, who has served as a pastor since the early 1990s, for teenagers.

Jack the RipperCepheid

Cepheid – Jack the Ripper (feat. GUMI) [VOCALOID Original]
Jack the RipperCepheid

A track by Cepheid, a Vocaloid producer known for metal-style music production.

In the intro, heavy band sounds are layered over piano, and together with the triple-meter rhythm, they create a feeling that naturally pulls your body forward.

It’s a number where intense instrumentation and the digital, airy vocals of VOCALOID fuse seamlessly.

Just Can’t Get EnoughChannel Tres

Channel Tres – Just Can’t Get Enough (Official Audio)
Just Can't Get EnoughChannel Tres

Songs that repeat a single phrase really stick in your head, don’t they? A lot of them have great vibes, so I bet many people love them.

The one I want to highlight is “Just Can’t Get Enough.” It’s a track by the American rapper Channel Tres.

The synthesizer melody and his flow match perfectly.

But what really leaves an impression is the chorus, where the same phrase is repeated.

Listen once and it’s guaranteed to get stuck in your head! It’s also a track with outstanding rhyme schemes, so be sure to pay attention to that, too.

Just FriendsCharlie Parker

Charlie Parker with Strings – Just Friends
Just FriendsCharlie Parker

Charlie Parker, also known by his nickname “Bird,” was a pioneering figure who helped forge bebop—the prototype of modern jazz—in the early 1940s, and he is revered by jazz fans worldwide as the “Father of Modern Jazz.” Sadly, Parker’s private life was far from exemplary, and his troubled day-to-day existence led to his death at the young age of 34.

Even so, his musical achievements are immeasurable in the history of jazz.

Clint Eastwood, famed for his maverick love of jazz and for directing several documentaries on jazz musicians, also produced and directed the 1988 film “Bird,” which focused on Parker.

Here, I’d like to introduce “Charlie Parker With Strings,” a two-disc collection compiling recordings Parker made between 1947 and 1952.

As the title suggests, it’s a collaboration with orchestra: within the sweet, retro-tinged string sound, Parker’s alto sax stands out with stunning presence and beauty.

If you want to savor the alto saxophone’s tone in a romantic mood, this is a must-listen.