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!

Playlist

Classic and Popular Western Songs to Listen to in June
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	June GloomCamila Cabello		Camila Cabello’s new 2024 song: R&B pop about love and healing
2	JuneNatalie Jane		Natalie Jane drew attention in a Netflix film
3	JunoSabrina Carpenter		Sabrina’s ’80s disco pop
4	Christmas in JuneAJR		AJR’s family-love theme song
5	Seventh Of JuneAnne Wilson		Anne Wilson's moving song of faith
6	Johnny And JuneHeidi Newfield		Heidi’s solo debut song, a country ballad
7	June Is Bustin’ Out All OverRodgers & Hammerstein		A rousing musical number by Rodgers & Hammerstein
8	Love In JuneThe Wannadies		Make The Wannadies’ June love feel refreshing
9	Don’t Check on Me (ft. Justin Bieber, Ink)Chris Brown		A collaboration song by Chris Brown and Justin Bieber
10	JUNE 12THBlood Orange		Blood Orange releases a musical work themed on Black history
11	JuneFlorence & The Machine		Florence and the Machine’s moving new song
12	Watermelon SugarHarry Styles		Harry Styles' love song
13	June GloomAllie X		Allie X's lonely synth-pop
14	June BluesEric Reprid		Eric's debut song is popular worldwide.
15	JUNEIDLES		A ballad by IDLES, full of sorrow and affection
16	June 29thKevin Abstract		Kevin Abstract’s exquisite ballad
17	JunePete Yorn		Pete Yorn's nostalgic love song
18	June (feat. Eluera)Chris Lanzon		Chris Lanzon's love song
19	Havana (ft. Young Thug)Camila Cabell		Camila Cabello’s Latin love song
20	ProceedThe Roots		The Roots' jazz-fusion masterpiece
21	A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna FallBob Dylan		Bob Dylan's signature song, A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
22	Drops of JupiterTrain		Explanation of Train’s signature songs
23	Seven Days In Sunny JuneJamiroquai		Jamiroquai's refreshing 2005 song
24	JuneBriston Marone		Briston Maroney’s self-reflective song
25	Here Comes The Rain AgainEurythmics		Eurythmics' signature song of 1984
26	Rainy Night HouseJoni Mitchell		Joni Mitchell's Music and Life
27	Bye JuneThe Smashing Pumpkins		The Smashing Pumpkins' Rain Song
28	Crying In The RainThe Everly Brothers		The Everly Brothers' 1962 single
29	Why Does It Always Rain On Me?Travis		Introduction to Travis's hit songs
30	June in JanuaryDean Martin		Rat Pack June Love Mellow Song
31	Rainy Day in JuneThe Kinks		Even though June in Europe is the dry season, the rain that falls has neither reason nor hope.
32	Space BoundEminem		Introduce Eminem’s lyrical rap songs
33	UmbrellaRihanna ft Jay Z		Rejected by Britney, turned into a hit song for Rihanna
34	Did it AgainShakira		Introduction to Shakira’s Smash-Hit Songs
35	Johnny Met JuneShelby Lynne		Shelby Lynne’s country song
36	Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez		Stephan Sanchez’s love song becomes a huge hit
37	Elf June and the Midnight PatrolTangerine Dream		A synth track by Tangerine Dream
38	JunebugThe B-52’s		A smash hit by an American new wave band
39	June GloomThe Delta Riggs		Psychedelic rock that expresses the weather of Southern California
40	June Is as Cold as DecemberThe Everly Brothers		Introduction to love songs by the Everly Brothers
41	JuneTigers Jaw		A 2017 release by an indie rock band
42	Rain DogsTom Waits		Song from Tom Waits' 1985 album
43	With YouTyler Shaw		A ballad by a talented artist from Canada
44	Rainy Day WomanWaylon Jennings		Waylon Jenningsの1974年の曲
45	Flaming JuneBT		A famous track co-written with BT and Paul van Dyk
46	Raining in My HeartBuddy Holly		Buddy Holly's signature songs
47	Into Each Life Some Rain Must FallElla Fitzgerald & The Inkspots		The Ink Spots’ 1944 duet song
48	La samba des 24 Heures du MansGaby Guibert		Introduction to a song themed around the 24 Hours of Le Mans
49	Heat WavesGlass Animals		Glass Animals' love-loss theme song
50	RainmakerHarry Nilsson		Harry Nilsson, a distinctive musical style
51	Rain on MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande		Gaga and Ariana’s powerful rain song
52	Purple RainPrince & The Revolution		Prince's signature song, Purple Rain
53	Make It RainEd Sheeran		A song produced by Foy and sung by Ed.
54	The Last Day of June 1934Al Stewart		Al Stewart from Scotland, noted for his history-themed songs.
55	Rainy Day in JuneAlan Jackson		Alan Jackson's Quiet Rain song
56	June Comes Around Every YearBing Crosby		A sweet jazz tune themed around June
57	June on the West CoastBright Eyes		Country solo performance sent from California
58	JuneBriston Maroney		Acoustic guitar and emotional vocals
59	Have You Ever Seen The Rain?Creedence Clearwater Revival		CCR "Rain" Vietnam War song
60	10,000 HoursDan + Shay, Justin Bieber		A duet featuring the gentle voices of Bieber and Shay
61	LonelyDemi Lovato		Demi Lovato 'Lonely' Depicts Heartbreak and Solitude
62	Sunshine After The RainELKIE BROOKS		1977 hit song by a British singer
63	June, After DarkElliot Root		Guitar rock track from Nashville
64	June is Busting Out All OverFrank Wess		Up-tempo jazz perfect for a rainy-day house party
65	A Little Bit Of RainFred Neil		Folk singer, also active in dolphin conservation.
66	Singin’ in the RainGene Kelly		The signature song from a musical film sung in the rain
67	It’s Raining MenGeri Halliwell		Geri Halliwell covers “The Raining Men”
68	Early Morning RainGordon Lightfoot		Airplane composed by Gordon Lightfoot
69	Belly Of JuneHorse Feathers		A refreshing acoustic song introduction by Horse Feathers
70	June 21stJeff Rosenstock		A positive song by Jeff Rosenstock celebrating summer
71	Feels Like RainJohn Hiatt		Songs by John Hiatt
72	June JulyJohn Vanderslice		John's music: a fusion of loneliness and vitality
73	Day In JuneKid Astray		Kid Astrey’s debut track is highly addictive
74	Chemtrails Over the Country ClubLana Del Rey		Introduction to Lana Del Rey’s songs and an exploration of their appeal
75	The Rain SongLed Zeppelin		Led Zeppelin’s classic song “The Rain Song”
76	June 22ndLil Tjay		Lil Tjay sings about his recovery from a shooting incident
77	2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)Lizzo		Recommendation for Rizo’s wedding support song
78	Falling Rain BluesLonnie Johnson		Lonnie Johnson, a pioneer of jazz guitar
79	28th of JuneMegan Moroney		Megan Moroney’s heartbreak ballad
80	June BugMelvins		A lively instrumental rock track by the Melvins
81	The Year Summer Ended in JuneMisery Signals		The heavy metalcore of Misery Signals
82	The RainMissy Elliott		Missy Elliott 1997 single
83	Dead WrongNicki Minaj		Recommend Nicki Minaj’s song “Dead Wrong”
84	Memphis in JuneNina Simone		A sweet jazz song by Nina Simmons
85	JunePip Millett		Pip Millett, a song that gently wraps nostalgic memories
86	JuneRJD2		The debut track of a famous underground producer
87	Rainy Night In GeorgiaRandy Crawford		Tony Joe White cover
88	I Think It’s Going To Rain TodayRandy Newman		Randy Newman's signature song
89	Words I Couldn’t SayRascal Flatts		A famous song by Rascal Flatts with the theme of regret
90	COME RAIN OR COME SHINERay Charles		A classic standard composed by Arlen
91	Surfin’ U.S.A.The Beach Boys		The Beach Boys sparked a surfing boom.
92	rainThe Beatles		A Beatles classic, a popular song with lyrics by Lennon
93	June HymnThe Decemberists		Decembrist Seasonal Song
94	A Rainy Night In SohoThe Pogues		The Pogues’ signature song from 1986
95	Rain Fall DownThe Rolling Stones		The Rolling Stones' 2005 classic
96	June 5thTroy Ave		The fusion of Troy Avenue's rap skills and trap
97	Blue Eyes Crying in the RainWillie Nelson		The turning point of Willie Nelson’s success
98	RainPatty Griffin		Patty Griffin, folk singer-songwriter
99	June AfternoonRoxette		A bright June song by a Swedish band