Classic Western songs to listen to in July: summer anthems and popular hits
The rainy season ends, and July is when the heat really kicks in.
Around this time, you start to hear cicadas, and it truly feels like summer has arrived, doesn’t it?
This time, we’ve picked out some Western songs that are perfect for July!
From tracks that simply take July as their theme to upbeat tunes that capture the summer vibe and passionate songs, we’ve curated a selection.
You’ll find familiar classics you hear around town as well as the latest hit songs, so even those well-versed in Western music should take note!
Now then, please sit back and enjoy!
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Classic Western songs to listen to in July: Summer classics and popular tracks (81–90)
Dejame AmorKAROL G, Maluma
Karol G is a Colombian female singer-songwriter.
Her collaboration with fellow Colombian male singer-songwriter Maluma is the song “Dejame Amor.” The track is sung in Spanish, Colombia’s official language, and even the sound of the words alone gives it a summery, passionate feel.
On top of that, the backing arrangement boldly features percussion, further heightening the hot summer vibe.
Incidentally, a unique point of this song is that its style changes dramatically partway through.
Why not listen with that in mind?
Good LifeKanye West ft. T-Pain
The third single from Kanye’s third studio album, Graduation, which won a Grammy.
The music video—featuring striking anime-inspired backgrounds—includes a 23-second intro not present on the album version.
Summer GirlsLFO
A 1999 single by the American pop group LFO.
It reached No.
3 on the Billboard charts.
It’s also famous for mentioning “New Kids On The Block” in the lyrics and for the phrase “I like girls that wear Abercrombie and Fitch.”
Doin’ TimeLana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey, a popular singer-songwriter who describes her own musical style as “sadcore,” continues to work from a unique stance.
This track appears on her 2019 album Norman Fucking Rockwell! and drew attention from devoted music fans for being a cover of Sublime.
Taking a song by a band that epitomized the ’90s West Coast and skillfully blended genres like ska, reggae, and punk, Lana preserves the original flavor while giving it a trip-hop inflection, making it unmistakably her own.
Be sure to listen while imagining a distant Californian summer.
JuiceLizzo
Lizzo, a hugely popular female rapper and singer with an overwhelming presence and distinctive personality, never hesitates to share strong social messages.
As a rising pop icon, she released the hit track “Juice” in 2019, which I’d like to introduce.
Sprinkled with admiration for ’80s disco, its funky yet nostalgic pop vibe is pure fun to listen to, and it seems perfect for a July drive as summer really kicks in.
And of course, Lizzo’s signature positive lyrics are sure to lift your spirits!