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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)

June 22ndLil Tjay

Lil Tjay – June 22nd (Official Video)
June 22ndLil Tjay

Rapper Lil Tjay from the Bronx, New York, released a new single in July 2023 that tells a personal story based on his own experiences.

In June 2022, he was involved in a shooting and was left fighting for his life; in this song, he candidly lays bare the shock of that incident and the emotions he went through while recovering.

The track resonates with the tension lurking in everyday life and the resolve to keep pursuing dreams and goals despite feeling in danger.

It’s a single from his much-discussed album “222,” which features star collaborators like Summer Walker and Polo G, and its raw lyricism is sure to strike a deep chord with listeners.

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2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)Lizzo

Lizzo – 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready) [Official Video]
2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)Lizzo

Lizzo, the American singer whose 2022 release “About Damn Time” became a massive hit as a feel-good dance number, is widely known for that image.

Perhaps surprisingly, another song she released the same year, “Be Loved (Am I Ready),” tends to be overlooked, but it’s a top recommendation for anyone with a partner they’re thinking about marrying.

The lyrics—like telling yourself, “I’m ready to be loved, right? You’ll understand, I must be worthy of love…”—are striking, and might just give a push to those who are on the fence about getting married around this time.

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Falling Rain BluesLonnie Johnson

Lonnie Johnson, an American blues and jazz singer, is also known as a pioneer of jazz guitar and jazz violin.

He was the person who first developed the single-string solo guitar style that paved the way for modern rock, blues, and jazz music.

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28th of JuneMegan Moroney

Megan Moroney – 28th of June (Official Lyric Video)
28th of JuneMegan Moroney

A song released by country singer-songwriter Megan Moroney from Douglasville, Georgia.

Dropped in March 2024, it followed her previous single “No Caller ID.” Beginning with emotive vocals and a simple piano melody, the track deepens with the sound of steel guitar, delicately narrating the pain of heartbreak and lingering memories.

It skillfully captures bittersweet recollections tied to a specific date and the way feelings evolve over time, showcasing her strong lyrical abilities.

Her collaboration with co-producer Kristian Bush also shines.

With highly relatable lyrics for anyone who’s experienced heartbreak, it’s a standout ballad you’ll want to hear in the June rain.

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June BugMelvins

A popular Melvins track from the album “Stoner Witch”! A brisk instrumental rock tune that blows away that annoying, clammy humidity.

The deeply reverbed guitar melody, which conjures a mysterious scene reminiscent of June’s rainy skies, sounds unbelievably cool.

The arrangement is simple, but it’s crafted so well that it never gets old.

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