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[2026] Classic Western songs about the moon: Recommended popular tracks

The moon we see when we look up at the sky is both familiar and endlessly mysterious—a presence that never ceases to fascinate us.

Shaped by the influence of sunlight into forms like the full moon and new moon, the “moon” enchants and bewilders those who behold it.

It’s only natural that artists with keen sensitivity would choose it as a theme for their songs.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of classic Western songs themed around that captivating moon.

From tracks that sing directly about the moon to songs that use the moon or moonlight as a metaphor, enjoy a diverse lineup of pieces spanning eras and genres.

【2026】Classic Western songs about the moon: Recommended popular tracks (71–80)

Shoot the MoonNorah Jones

Nora Jones is a singer-songwriter with a healing voice.

Her soft, jazz-tinged songs, sung in a wistful, husky tone, are something only she can express.

One of her classic songs about the moon is “Shoot the Moon.” It’s a song about a love that didn’t come true.

The title phrase “shoot the moon” is an idiom meaning to aim impossibly high.

It’s a track that lingers on the loneliness of a love that reached too high and fell short.

The song is included on her debut album, Come Away With Me, released in 2002.

Yoimachi Jēn
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Man on the moonR.E.M.

This song, included on their eighth album, “Automatic for the People,” released in 1992, is a folk-style track shaped by gently sung vocals and guitar.

It is also known for reaching number 30 on the Billboard chart.

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moonBjörk

Björk, an artist from Iceland, is so acclaimed that she has been nominated for the Grammy Awards 14 times, and she enjoys great popularity as a representative artist of Iceland.

She has also influenced Japanese artists; the singer UA has openly said she was strongly inspired by her.

One of Björk’s masterpieces, Moon, is a work themed around the moon.

It is an exquisitely crafted song in which the harp cycles are altered at intervals that correspond to the lunar phases.

Ryo
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Blue MoonMarcels

A song that brightens anyone who listens to it.

Released in 1961, this track features delightful vocal work by an American R&B (doo-wop) group.

With this song, they impressively reached number one on the U.S.

charts.

Give it a listen and you’ll see why.

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Mr MoonlightThe Beatles

Mr Moonlight (Remastered 2009)
Mr MoonlightThe Beatles

This “Mr.

Moonlight” is a song released in 1962 by R&B singer Piano Red under the name Dr.

Feelgood & the Interns, but you might be more familiar with the Beatles’ cover version in the video.

Apparently, the Beatles were so busy at the time that they couldn’t devote enough time to songwriting and didn’t have enough original material for the album, so they included cover songs—and this was one of them.

John Lennon’s shout at the beginning of the track is cool and unforgettable.

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)
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MoonchildIron Maiden

A song by the metal band Iron Maiden included on their 1988 album Seventh Son of a Seventh Son.

This album is their seventh.

It’s a track that fires you up with powerful guitar and soaring vocal shouts.

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In conclusion

The moon seems to endlessly inspire artists’ creativity, and as this article has shown, many masterpieces continue to be born even to this day.

The desire of musicians to express the “moon” through their own interpretations will surely remain unchanged.

On a beautiful moonlit night, be sure to listen to the many classic songs featured here!