[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.
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[2026] Classic Western songs about the moon: Recommended popular tracks (41–50)
MoondanceVan Morrison
A romantic song sung by Van Morrison.
This track, titled Moondance—also the name of the album released in 1970—is also known for being covered later by Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé in 2003.
Song about the moonPaul Simon
Paul Simon, who gained worldwide popularity as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel with Art Garfunkel, was also extremely popular in Japan.
While Simon & Garfunkel sang quintessential folk songs, his solo work was among the first by American artists to incorporate genres like Latin, reggae, and African music.
His Song About the Moon is one of his tracks themed around the moon, infused with elements from a variety of genres.
Black MoonGhost Town
A track included on their second album, The After Party, released in 2014.
Ghost Town, known as an alternative band.
Its beautiful vocals and expansive melodies captivate listeners.
Dancing In The MoonlightKing Harvest
King Harvest is a rock band active in France.
They’ve gone on hiatus multiple times, but they’ve continued their career from 1970 to the present.
Their song Dancing in the Moonlight was released in 1972 and is known as one of King Harvest’s signature tracks.
The title means something like “dancing under the moonlight” in Japanese, and the keyboard melody beautifully evokes the night and the moon.
Be sure to check it out!
Can’t Fight the MoonlightLeAnn Rimes
The musical film Coyote Ugly, released in 2000.
One of its soundtrack songs, Can’t Fight the Moonlight, was specially written by LeAnn Rimes.
It’s a love song sung from the perspective of a man who has feelings for a woman.
In the song, the man tries to express his feelings to her, but he hesitates because there’s a more attractive man around.
He even likens this romantic rival—the attractive man—to the moonlight.
