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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!

Classic and popular Western songs to listen to in June (71–80)

Feels Like RainJohn Hiatt

John Hiatt – Feels Like Rain / HQ Lyrics
Feels Like RainJohn Hiatt

John Hiatt, one of the most respected and influential singer-songwriters in America, is also a rock guitarist and pianist.

This song is included on the album “Slow Turning,” released in 1988.

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June JulyJohn Vanderslice

June July, the twelfth and final track on John Vanderslice’s fourth solo album.

The song has an emo-core-like vibe that imparts a touch of melancholy, yet the soaring chorus brings an energetic vitality—creating a uniquely intriguing world.

I felt it would truly shine if you listened to it while lost in thought on a country road, where the song’s atmosphere would perfectly match the scenery.

The vocal melody and the softly resonant strings in the background are addictive—you’ll want to keep listening forever!

Abedy
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Day In JuneKid Astray

Kid Astray – Day in June (Official video)
Day In JuneKid Astray

This is a track from Norwegian pop band Kid Astray’s debut album, Home Before the Dark.

It portrays the feeling of going off the rails after being dumped by someone you liked, and along with its floating, gently groovable sound, it gives off a strangely comforting vibe.

The interplay between synthesizers and the band’s instrumentation is a joy, too! It perfectly matches the languid atmosphere unique to June, and the more you listen, the more addictive it becomes.

You might just get hooked.

KEI
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Chemtrails Over the Country ClubLana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey – Chemtrails Over The Country Club (Official Music Video)
Chemtrails Over the Country ClubLana Del Rey

Introducing a song I’d like to recommend for June by singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, who has gained popularity for her unique musical style.

This track is included on the album “Chemtrails Over the Country Club,” released in March 2021, and it shines with delicate songwriting and Lana’s commanding vocal presence.

The song contrasts the luxurious life of America’s suburban idyll with the anxiety and tension lurking beneath, highlighting the gap between private life and public image.

The lyrics are sprinkled with astrological signs, offering a glimpse into her inner quest to discover her true self beyond the material world.

Keep in mind that she was born in June as you read the lyrics.

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The Rain SongLed Zeppelin

At over seven and a half minutes long, this masterpiece could only have been born from Led Zeppelin’s superb band ensemble and songcraft.

Known in Japan as “Rain Song,” it appears on their fifth album, Houses of the Holy, released in 1973, and is especially highly regarded even among the countless classics Led Zeppelin produced.

Its brilliance—dramatic development, the effective resonance of the Mellotron, and more—can’t be captured in a short paragraph, but here let’s focus on the lyrics, which seem to entrust the flow of lovers’ emotions to the changing seasons.

Listening to it in June, at the start of summer, has a certain charm to it, doesn’t it?

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