[2026] A Collection of Classic 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

[2026] A Collection of Classic Western Songs to Listen to in June
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	June24kGoldn		A song in which 24kGoldn delicately portrays lingering attachment to the past
2	Searching For JuneDavid Benoit		A refreshing jazz piece by David Benoit
3	JunePinback		A grand, long-form track symbolizing the early days of Pinback
4	June 9thBoards of Canada		Introduction to tracks included on Boards of Canada's classic album
5	JuneFiji Blue		Singing of love and hope for my future daughter
6	Sixth of JuneIt Dies Today		The dark songs of It Dies Today
7	June 44Marduk		A blast beat song by Marduk with a war theme
8	Atlanta JunePablo Cruise		Pablo Cruise’s refreshing rock song
9	Thinking Of JuneSlaughter		Slaughter’s introspective short piece
10	June 27thYungstar & Den Den		Introduction to Songs from Houston’s Hip-Hop Scene
11	Seven Days In Sunny JuneJamiroquai		Jamiroquai's refreshing 2005 song
12	June GloomCamila Cabello		Camila Cabello’s new 2024 song: R&B pop about love and healing
13	JuneNatalie Jane		Natalie Jane drew attention in a Netflix film
14	Don’t Check on Me (ft. Justin Bieber, Ink)Chris Brown		A collaboration song by Chris Brown and Justin Bieber
15	Raindance (ft. Tems)Dave		An emotional song themed around Dave and the rains of the Thames
16	JUNEIDLES		A ballad by IDLES, full of sorrow and affection
17	Love In JuneThe Wannadies		Make The Wannadies’ June love feel refreshing
18	Rainy Day in JuneAlan Jackson		Alan Jackson's Quiet Rain song
19	JuneFlorence & The Machine		Florence and the Machine’s moving new song
20	Christmas in JuneAJR		AJR’s family-love theme song
21	Watermelon SugarHarry Styles		Harry Styles' love song
22	JuneA.L.I.S.O.N		Allison's chill synth music
23	Third Of JuneCorey Hart		Corey Hart 1996 ballad song
24	Empty JuneElias Hix		Elias Hicks's indie folk song
25	Flirting With JuneLes Gordon		Refreshing electronic music composed by Le Gordon
26	June 3Skrilla		Introduction to Screamla's dark hip-hop tracks
27	A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna FallBob Dylan		Bob Dylan's signature song, A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
28	Drops of JupiterTrain		Explanation of Train’s signature songs
29	JuneBriston Marone		Briston Maroney’s self-reflective song
30	Here Comes The Rain AgainEurythmics		Eurythmics' signature song of 1984
31	Rainy Night HouseJoni Mitchell		Joni Mitchell's Music and Life
32	Bye JuneThe Smashing Pumpkins		The Smashing Pumpkins' Rain Song
33	Crying In The RainThe Everly Brothers		The Everly Brothers' 1962 single
34	Why Does It Always Rain On Me?Travis		Introduction to Travis's hit songs
35	June in JanuaryDean Martin		Rat Pack June Love Mellow Song
36	Rainy Day in JuneThe Kinks		Even though June in Europe is the dry season, the rain that falls has neither reason nor hope.
37	Space BoundEminem		Introduce Eminem’s lyrical rap songs
38	June GloomAllie X		Allie X's lonely synth-pop
39	Seventh Of JuneAnne Wilson		Anne Wilson's moving song of faith
40	JUNE 12THBlood Orange		Blood Orange releases a musical work themed on Black history
41	June BluesEric Reprid		Eric's debut song is popular worldwide.
42	Johnny And JuneHeidi Newfield		Heidi’s solo debut song, a country ballad
43	June 29thKevin Abstract		Kevin Abstract’s exquisite ballad
44	JunePete Yorn		Pete Yorn's nostalgic love song
45	June Is Bustin’ Out All OverRodgers & Hammerstein		A rousing musical number by Rodgers & Hammerstein
46	JunoSabrina Carpenter		Sabrina’s ’80s disco pop
47	Make It RainEd Sheeran		A song produced by Foy and sung by Ed.
48	The Last Day of June 1934Al Stewart		Al Stewart from Scotland, noted for his history-themed songs.
49	June Comes Around Every YearBing Crosby		A sweet jazz tune themed around June
50	June on the West CoastBright Eyes		Country solo performance sent from California
51	JuneBriston Maroney		Acoustic guitar and emotional vocals
52	Havana (ft. Young Thug)Camila Cabell		Camila Cabello’s Latin love song
53	Have You Ever Seen The Rain?Creedence Clearwater Revival		CCR "Rain" Vietnam War song
54	10,000 HoursDan + Shay, Justin Bieber		A duet featuring the gentle voices of Bieber and Shay
55	LonelyDemi Lovato		Demi Lovato 'Lonely' Depicts Heartbreak and Solitude
56	Sunshine After The RainELKIE BROOKS		1977 hit song by a British singer
57	June, After DarkElliot Root		Guitar rock track from Nashville
58	June is Busting Out All OverFrank Wess		Up-tempo jazz perfect for a rainy-day house party
59	A Little Bit Of RainFred Neil		Folk singer, also active in dolphin conservation.
60	Singin’ in the RainGene Kelly		The signature song from a musical film sung in the rain
61	It’s Raining MenGeri Halliwell		Geri Halliwell covers “The Raining Men”
62	Early Morning RainGordon Lightfoot		Airplane composed by Gordon Lightfoot
63	Belly Of JuneHorse Feathers		A refreshing acoustic song introduction by Horse Feathers
64	June 21stJeff Rosenstock		A positive song by Jeff Rosenstock celebrating summer
65	Feels Like RainJohn Hiatt		Songs by John Hiatt
66	June JulyJohn Vanderslice		John's music: a fusion of loneliness and vitality
67	Day In JuneKid Astray		Kid Astrey’s debut track is highly addictive
68	Chemtrails Over the Country ClubLana Del Rey		Introduction to Lana Del Rey’s songs and an exploration of their appeal
69	The Rain SongLed Zeppelin		Led Zeppelin’s classic song “The Rain Song”
70	June 22ndLil Tjay		Lil Tjay sings about his recovery from a shooting incident
71	2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)Lizzo		Recommendation for Rizo’s wedding support song
72	Falling Rain BluesLonnie Johnson		Lonnie Johnson, a pioneer of jazz guitar
73	28th of JuneMegan Moroney		Megan Moroney’s heartbreak ballad
74	June BugMelvins		A lively instrumental rock track by the Melvins
75	The Year Summer Ended in JuneMisery Signals		The heavy metalcore of Misery Signals
76	The RainMissy Elliott		Missy Elliott 1997 single
77	Dead WrongNicki Minaj		Recommend Nicki Minaj’s song “Dead Wrong”
78	Memphis in JuneNina Simone		A sweet jazz song by Nina Simmons
79	JunePip Millett		Pip Millett, a song that gently wraps nostalgic memories
80	JuneRJD2		The debut track of a famous underground producer
81	Rainy Night In GeorgiaRandy Crawford		Tony Joe White cover
82	I Think It’s Going To Rain TodayRandy Newman		Randy Newman's signature song
83	Words I Couldn’t SayRascal Flatts		A famous song by Rascal Flatts with the theme of regret
84	COME RAIN OR COME SHINERay Charles		A classic standard composed by Arlen
85	UmbrellaRihanna ft Jay Z		Rejected by Britney, turned into a hit song for Rihanna
86	Did it AgainShakira		Introduction to Shakira’s Smash-Hit Songs
87	Johnny Met JuneShelby Lynne		Shelby Lynne’s country song
88	Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez		Stephan Sanchez’s love song becomes a huge hit
89	Elf June and the Midnight PatrolTangerine Dream		A synth track by Tangerine Dream
90	JunebugThe B-52’s		A smash hit by an American new wave band
91	June GloomThe Delta Riggs		Psychedelic rock that expresses the weather of Southern California
92	June Is as Cold as DecemberThe Everly Brothers		Introduction to love songs by the Everly Brothers
93	ProceedThe Roots		The Roots' jazz-fusion masterpiece
94	JuneTigers Jaw		A 2017 release by an indie rock band
95	Rain DogsTom Waits		Song from Tom Waits' 1985 album
96	With YouTyler Shaw		A ballad by a talented artist from Canada
97	Rainy Day WomanWaylon Jennings		Waylon Jenningsの1974年の曲
98	Surfin’ U.S.A.The Beach Boys		The Beach Boys sparked a surfing boom.
99	June (feat. Eluera)Chris Lanzon		Chris Lanzon's love song
100	Flaming JuneBT		A famous track co-written with BT and Paul van Dyk
101	Raining in My HeartBuddy Holly		Buddy Holly's signature songs
102	Into Each Life Some Rain Must FallElla Fitzgerald & The Inkspots		The Ink Spots’ 1944 duet song
103	La samba des 24 Heures du MansGaby Guibert		Introduction to a song themed around the 24 Hours of Le Mans
104	Heat WavesGlass Animals		Glass Animals' love-loss theme song
105	RainmakerHarry Nilsson		Harry Nilsson, a distinctive musical style
106	Rain on MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande		Gaga and Ariana’s powerful rain song
107	Purple RainPrince & The Revolution		Prince's signature song, Purple Rain
108	rainThe Beatles		A Beatles classic, a popular song with lyrics by Lennon
109	June HymnThe Decemberists		Decembrist Seasonal Song
110	A Rainy Night In SohoThe Pogues		The Pogues’ signature song from 1986
111	Rain Fall DownThe Rolling Stones		The Rolling Stones' 2005 classic
112	June 5thTroy Ave		The fusion of Troy Avenue's rap skills and trap
113	Blue Eyes Crying in the RainWillie Nelson		The turning point of Willie Nelson’s success
114	RainPatty Griffin		Patty Griffin, folk singer-songwriter
115	June AfternoonRoxette		A bright June song by a Swedish band