[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.
Playlist
| [2026] Classic Western songs about the moon: Recommended popular tracks | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | rises the moonliana flores |  play_arrow | A classic that quietly sings of the moon’s allure, Engla… |
| 2east | Moon Undah WaterPuma Blue |  play_arrow | A singer who, based in London, stays true to a unique aesthetic... |
| 3east | To The MoonMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | Meghan Trainor in May 2024… |
| 4east | MoonKanye West |  play_arrow | "I want to run away from reality and go somewhere far away," ... |
| 5east | MoonlightAriana Grande |  play_arrow | A beautifully soaring melody and elegant strings… |
| 6east | MoonKid Francescoli |  play_arrow | A music producer from Marseille, France… |
| 7east | Marquee MoonTelevision |  play_arrow | The single-note guitar riff in the intro is exqui… |
| 8east | Shame on the MoonRodney Crowell |  play_arrow | …the American country music scene… |
| 9east | MoonlightKali Uchis |  play_arrow | Also known for going viral on TikTok… |
| 10east | That Moon SongGregory Alan Isakov |  play_arrow | An American singer-songwriter, Gr... |
| 11east | Moonlight ShadowMike Oldfield ft. Maggie Reilly |  play_arrow | Weaving a sorrowful tale wrapped in the mysterious moonlight... |
| 12east | Moon SongPhoebe Bridgers |  play_arrow | The heart-wrenching 'Moon Son…' |
| 13east | MoonlightAli Gatie |  play_arrow | The song by Ali Gatie from Canada is... |
| 14east | Aim For The Moon (ft. Quavo)Pop Smoke ft. Quavo |  play_arrow | He sadly passed away in 2020... |
| 15east | Freezing MoonMayhem |  play_arrow | With an intense sound and a slick, sludgy slow-tempo sa... |
| 16east | To the MoonPhora |  play_arrow | American rapper Folarin said in 2017… |
| 17east | Talking to the MoonBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars’s moon-themed song… |
| 18east | MoonlightXXXTentacion |  play_arrow | 描かれたことのない視点から月明かりを描いて… |
| 19east | This is How We Walk on the MoonArthur Russell |  play_arrow | A depiction of walking on the lunar surface as a metaphor for life... |
| 20east | Canyon MoonHarry Styles |  play_arrow | A heartwarming listen: “Canyon Mo…” |
| 21east | MoonlightJuice WRLD |  play_arrow | The ra… who left behind numerous masterpieces as a rapper |
| 22east | What’s next to the moonAC/DC |  play_arrow | The A… by AD/CD, released in 1978 |
| 23east | The Killing MoonEcho & the Bunnymen |  play_arrow | An electropop grou… from Scotland |
| 24east | Moon RiverAndy Williams |  play_arrow | The film “Te…” starring Audrey Hepburn... |
| 25east | Moon at the windowJoni Mitchell |  play_arrow | As a singer-songwriter, lyrics that move the heart... |
| 26east | MoonshineBruno Mars |  play_arrow | The artist Blue, who is gaining worldwide popularity... |
| 27east | Mr. MoonJamiroquai |  play_arrow | An acid jazz artist who is hugely popular in Japan as well… |
| 28east | It’s only paper moonThe Nat King Cole Trio |  play_arrow | A small combo consisting of piano, guitar, and bass… |
| 29east | The Moon and the SkySade |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song about the moon, 'The Moo…' |
| 30east | MoondanceVan Morrison |  play_arrow | A romantic tune sung by Van Morrison... |
| 31east | Crimson MoonT-REX |  play_arrow | T. Rex, who led British glam rock... |
| 32east | Moon SongKaren o |  play_arrow | An alternative rock … that was active in the 2000s |
| 33east | Dancing In The MoonlightKing Harvest |  play_arrow | A rock band active in France, Kin… |
| 34east | Can’t Fight the MoonlightLeAnn Rimes |  play_arrow | The musical film released in 2020, “... |
| 35east | Under the cherry MoonPrince |  play_arrow | Exceptional guitar skills and a unique, forward-thinking music... |
| 36east | Sail To The MoonRadiohead |  play_arrow | Alternative rock and experimen... |
| 37east | Bark at the MoonOzzy Osbourne |  play_arrow | When it comes to living legends in the heavy metal world, Ozzy… |
| 38east | MoonchildKing Crimson |  play_arrow | Included in the album, In the Court of the Crimson King, ... |
| 39east | Creedence Clearwater RevivaBAD MOON RISING |  play_arrow | Rich music rooted in American roots music... |
| 40east | Space OddityDavid Bowie |  play_arrow | David, a leading artist representing the United Kingdom... |
| 41east | Ticket to the moonE.L.O |  play_arrow | The album “Ti…” released in 1981 |
| 42east | Mr MoonOAR |  play_arrow | A piece with beautiful piano playing, where the vocals speak... |
| 43east | Song about the moonPaul Simon |  play_arrow | The duo with Art Garfunkel, Si... |
| 44east | Black MoonGhost Town |  play_arrow | Their second, released in 2014… |
| 45east | Goodnight MoonShivaree |  play_arrow | Maybe there are many people who can relate… |
| 46east | Walking On The MoonThe Police |  play_arrow | The Police’s classic released in 1979… |
| 47east | Shoot the MoonNorah Jones |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter with a healing singing voice... |
| 48east | Sail to the moonHail to the thief |  play_arrow | Radiohead’s album “Hail to... |
| 49east | Moon SongMy Bloody Valentine |  play_arrow | This song, sung by an alternative band, is from 1991... |
| 50east | Yellow MoonNeville Brothers |  play_arrow | This song, performed by an American R&B group, is… |
| 51east | MoonlightGrace VanderWaal |  play_arrow | ‘Moo...’ contains a gentle message. |
| 52east | Moon ShadowCat Stevens |  play_arrow | This song called Moon Shadow was in 1971… |
| 53east | moonBjörk |  play_arrow | An artist from Iceland, Björk… |
| 54east | ContactDaft Punk |  play_arrow | The French electronic ... that has gained worldwide popularity |
| 55east | EclipsePink Floyd |  play_arrow | Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon,” known worldwide as a landmark album… |
| 56east | Culver MoonJackson Browne |  play_arrow | Drawn with deep love for Culver City... |
| 57east | Mr MoonlightThe Beatles |  play_arrow | This “Mr Moonlight” is... |
| 58east | Four Out Of FiveArctic Monkeys |  play_arrow | A leading represe… of Sheffield, England |
| 59east | Half MoonJanis Joplin |  play_arrow | The star who etched his name into the rock scene, Ja… |
| 60east | An Ending (Ascent)Brian Eno |  play_arrow | A pioneer of so-called ambient music... |
| 61east | Fly Me to the MoonFrank Sinatra |  play_arrow | As a song themed around the “moon,” it is globally... |
| 62east | Blue MoonBillie Holiday |  play_arrow | A jazz standard that sings of the allure of the moon shining in the night sky... |
| 63east | Moonlight DriveDoors |  play_arrow | Karis, a vocalist who has earned worldwide acclaim... |
| 64east | Blue Moon of KentuckyElvis Presley |  play_arrow | The official bluegra… of Kentucky, USA |
| 65east | Pink MoonNick Drake |  play_arrow | One could call him the Van Gogh of the music world—at just 26 years old... |
| 66east | Man on the moonR.E.M. |  play_arrow | The album released in 1992, “O… |
| 67east | What a Little Moonlight Can DoBillie Holiday |  play_arrow | A jazz classic that sang of a moon-like, magical power… |
| 68east | Half MoonBlind Pilot |  play_arrow | American indie folk band, Bra… |
| 69east | Sisters of the MoonFleetwood Mac |  play_arrow | Captivating with its mysterious and dramatic atmosphere... |
| 70east | Moonlight Feels RightStarbuck |  play_arrow | A rock band formed in 1974, Sta… |
| 71east | Dancing in the moonlightTHIN LIZZY |  play_arrow | Thin Lizzy’s song, “Dancing in the…” |
| 72east | You and Me and the MoonThe Magnetic Fields |  play_arrow | The American indie pop band, The Ma... |
| 73east | The Moon (feat. House of Spirituals)Hindi Zahra |  play_arrow | Moroccan singer Hindi Zahra… |
| 74east | Harvest MoonNeil Young |  play_arrow | The moon that is called the Mid-Autumn Moon in Japan is known in English-speaking countries as... |
| 75east | Blue MoonMarcels |  play_arrow | A song that brightens up anyone who listens. 1961… |
| 76east | MoonchildIron Maiden |  play_arrow | The album “The Seventh…” released in 1988 |