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A collection of Western songs with titles starting with “L”

When it comes to songs with titles that start with “L,” do any come to mind for you?

People don’t usually pay attention to the first letter of a song title, so it might not be easy to think of examples right away.

That said, when it comes to English words starting with “L,” there’s “Love,” and just that alone probably accounts for hundreds of songs.

There are also plenty of other words that seem likely to appear in song titles, like “Last,” “Lady,” and “Little.”

In this article, I’ll introduce lots of songs with titles that start with “L,” regardless of era or genre.

By searching for music from a perspective you may not have considered before, you might discover some new tracks.

Compilation of Western songs with titles starting with “L” (241–250)

Last ChristmasWham!

Wham! – Last Christmas (Official Video)
Last ChristmasWham!

The signature song by Wham, the beloved British duo, cherished around the world every Christmas.

What’s distinctive about this track is that it actually sings of the pain of heartbreak.

It portrays the feelings for the person to whom the singer gave their heart last Christmas, along with the resolve to find someone special this year.

The contrast between the breezy synth-pop sound and the somewhat wistful melody seems to reflect the protagonist’s complex state of mind.

In 2019, it became the theme song for the film “Last Christmas,” moving many audiences.

Whether on a night when you want a song to stay close to the loneliness of heartbreak, or when you want to soak in the slightly bittersweet mood of Christmas, listening to it is sure to resonate deeply.

Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding

Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do (Official Video)
Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding

This song by British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding is famous as part of the soundtrack for the film Fifty Shades of Grey, which portrays a passionate and complicated relationship.

Set to a sweeping melody, it sings of uncontrollable emotions that intensify with every touch and the resolve to step together into the unknown.

Many listeners will be moved by the protagonist’s willingness to surrender completely to the other person, declaring their presence to be a sacred light.

Released in January 2015, the track spent four consecutive weeks at number one on the UK charts and was later included on the album Delirium.

If you listen to it when you want to reaffirm the blazing love you feel for your partner, it just might deepen the bond between you.

Luxury ProblemsAndy Stott

This is a masterpiece by the British producer Andy Stott that leaves you with a tightness in your chest, as if peering into the abyss.

A turning point in his career, the album is marked by mud-heavy, sinking beats and an industrial texture.

Against its bleak, shadowy soundscapes, the vocals of former piano teacher Alison Skidmore bring a warm, translucent presence that seems to descend from the heavens.

But that, too, doesn’t last long, and you’re pulled back into a cold, concrete-like sonic environment.

Why not listen to it on a solitary night, when you want to fully sink into a world of sound?

Little Deuce CoupeThe Beach Boys

Released in 1963, the Beach Boys’ “Little Deuce Coupe” is a supremely feel-good number that brought a fresh gust of “cars” into the surf sound.

Its bouncy shuffle beat and richly layered harmonies practically make your body start to swing.

The lyrics overflow with love for the singer’s prized ride, the “Deuce Coupe,” conjuring scenes of leaving rivals in the dust under California’s blue skies.

If you only know the Beach Boys from the high acclaim of Pet Sounds, be sure to check out their fun early tracks too.

Love On the Big ScreenAnimal Collective

Animal Collective – Love On the Big Screen (Official Audio)
Love On the Big ScreenAnimal Collective

This is a shimmering, kaleidoscopic piece of psychedelic pop crafted by Animal Collective, a leading force in the American experimental music scene.

The track feels cinematic—almost like a scene from a film—depicting a dreamlike, slightly unreal romance.

Its floating melodies and pleasantly warped guitar tones invite listeners into a trance-like world.

Created after their 2023 album Isn’t It Now?, the four members reunited for this work, and fans have rejoiced that it “brings back the spirit of the band’s early days.” When you want to step away from the everyday and surrender yourself to a mysterious soundscape, this song is sure to open the door to a new sensory experience.

A collection of Western songs with titles starting with “L” (251–260)

Love Love LoveAvalanche City

Avalanche City – Love Love Love (Official Video)
Love Love LoveAvalanche City

Avalanche City is a New Zealand solo project that wraps listeners’ hearts in gentle, sunlit acoustic sound.

Dave Baxter’s indie-folk craftsmanship is its charm.

The 2011 release Love Love Love was used in a TV network promotion and became a hit overnight; the track also won the APRA Silver Scroll award.

The story of crafting the acclaimed album Our New Life Above the Ground by hand in a community hall symbolizes his DIY spirit.

He’s an artist for anyone who loves warm, empathetic melodies and music with a tangible, handmade feel.

Like WaterLadi6

Ladi6 – Like Water (Official Music Video)
Like WaterLadi6

Ladi6, often hailed as the “Queen” of New Zealand’s music scene, crafts a singular sound where hip-hop forms the core and elements of soul and reggae seamlessly blend in—an approach shaped by her Samoan roots and her teenage years spent in Africa.

After debuting in a group in 1998, she went solo.

Like Water, from the acclaimed album The Liberation Of…, became a signature track and earned platinum certification.

She has won multiple NZ Music Awards, and her 2018 EP Royal Blue 3000 achieved a triple crown.

With its soulful warmth and adventurous experimentation, her music is perfect for listeners seeking genre-defying freedom.