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Classic and Popular Western Songs to Listen to in June

For many Japanese people, June is the rainy season with lots of rain and no public holidays—so aside from things like the “June bride,” the month might carry a slightly negative impression.

Looking abroad, though, in places like Europe June often brings mild weather and a comfortable time of year.

So this time, under the theme “Western songs to listen to in June,” we’re picking out tracks across genres that are directly about June or feature June as a keyword in the lyrics!

While sensing the different images of June in Japan and overseas, we’ve also selected songs that can lift your spirits even through day after day of rain—so don’t miss it!

Masterpieces and Popular Western Songs to Listen to in June (61–70)

LonelyDemi Lovato

Demi Lovato’s popular song “Lonely” is included on her sixth album, “Tell Me You Love Me,” released in September 2017.

Featuring Lil Wayne as a guest, the track portrays the pain of heartbreak and the feeling of loneliness.

Powerful vocals blend with rap, resulting in a deeply moving piece that stirs listeners’ emotions.

June’s rainy season can feel gloomy, but this song might cleanse a heart wounded by love.

It’s a track I highly recommend both to those who’ve experienced heartbreak and to those about to begin a new romance.

Sunshine After The RainELKIE BROOKS

Elkie Brooks is a British singer who found success in the late 1970s and the 1980s.

Known for her powerful, husky voice, she is referred to as the “Queen of British Blues.” This song was released as a single from her 1977 album Two Days Away.

June, After DarkElliot Root

It’s a rhythmic yet heart-piercing guitar rock track.

The song is by Elliott Root, a band from Nashville, Tennessee, released in 2015.

The lyrics describe waiting for “you” in a park on a June night.

Rather than a narrative, it evokes a wistful scene, conveying a message steeped in longing.

Beneath the understated arrangement, emotions sway and surge.

It’s a deeply nuanced piece—one to sit with and savor on a solitary night.

June is Busting Out All OverFrank Wess

If you’re throwing a house party during the rainy season, this kind of groovy number is exactly what you want to hear! An up-tempo jazz track with an irresistible lightness that gets your body moving before you know it.

It’s so comfortable it makes you forget the dreary, humid weather, and on the flip side, it’s a tune that’ll have you dancing and working up a sweat.

It’ll make both your body and your spirit feel joyful and at ease—no doubt about it!

A Little Bit Of RainFred Neil

Fred Neil – A Little Bit Of Rain
A Little Bit Of RainFred Neil

Fred Neil was an American folk singer-songwriter active from the 1960s to the early 1970s.

His songs became well known after being performed by other musicians.

He is also famous for having spent many years working to protect dolphins.