Foreign music BGM to listen to at night: recommended classics and popular songs
Evenings are the kind of time when you want to put on some background music, whether you’re driving or reading.
So this time, I’ve selected some Western songs that are perfect as BGM for those nighttime vibes.
From tracks that pump you up to ones that help you relax, there’s a wide range here—so you’re sure to find a favorite.
Playlist
| Foreign music BGM to listen to at night: recommended classics and popular songs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | 1-800-273-8255Logic ft. Alessia Cara & Khalid |  play_arrow | A song by Logic and others themed around suicide prevention |
| 2 | Summer WindFrank Sinatra |  play_arrow | Sinatra’s classic, the song of summer memories |
| 3 | Night SideHenry Mancini |  play_arrow | Composed by Mancini, a fusion of jazz and lounge |
| 4 | Marry The NightLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Lady Gaga enjoys time with friends in NY |
| 5 | A Little Too MuchShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | Shawn Mendes’s Loneliness Theme |
| 6 | Night Before ChristmasSam Smith |  play_arrow | Sam Smith’s Christmas song is captivating in 3/4 time. |
| 7 | Take Me Somewhere NiceMogwai |  play_arrow | Rock music track by Mogwai |
| 8 | PEOPLE CRYING EVERY NIGHTARIZONA |  play_arrow | Arizona is an American rock and electropop band. |
| 9 | Midnight In A Perfect WorldDj Shadow |  play_arrow | An instrumental hip-hop track by DJ Shadow |
| 10 | Do YouNe-Yo |  play_arrow | Ne-Yo’s late-night song exudes an adult, seductive allure. |
| 11 | Sexy LoveNe-Yo |  play_arrow | Ne-Yo’s classic that colors a sexy night |
| 12 | No ChillPARTYNEXTDOOR |  play_arrow | The latest release from a Canadian R&B artist |
| 13 | Keep Holding OnAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Avril Lavigne movie theme song |
| 14 | Moonlight MileThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | The Rolling Stones’ Dream Song |
| 15 | Don’t Know WhyNorah Jones |  play_arrow | Nora Jones's heartwarming music |
| 16 | Steppin’ OutJoe Jackson |  play_arrow | Joe Jackson's synth-pop song |
| 17 | Missing YouAll Time Low |  play_arrow | A rock track by All Time Low |
| 18 | Blue MoonMel Tormé |  play_arrow | A gem of a ballad featuring the luscious vocals of Mel Tormé |
| 19 | Girl Like YouJason Aldean |  play_arrow | Looking for some country music-style background music... |
| 20 | High HopesPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | The globally popular band, Panic! at... |
| 21 | ME!Taylor Swift |  play_arrow | Speaking of Taylor Swift, in Japan… |
| 22 | Jump (Armin van Buuren Remix)Van Halen |  play_arrow | That distinctive synthesizer phrase is a... |
| 23 | It’s My LifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Bon Jovi's seventh album “Crus… |
| 24 | Karma Chameleon (Karma Is Fickle)Culture Club |  play_arrow | Culture Club’s second album, “CO…” |
| 25 | True ColorsCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | “True Colors” was relea… |
| 26 | Comes and Goes (In Waves)Greg Laswell |  play_arrow | Greg Laswell warm song Alto Nido |
| 27 | SermonJames Arthur ft. Shotty Horroh |  play_arrow | Collaboration between James Arthur and a rapper |
| 28 | SmileJosh Groban |  play_arrow | Many of Chaplin's film songs have been covered by numerous artists. |
| 29 | Anything’s PossibleLea Michele |  play_arrow | A power ballad that moves forward with confidence |
| 30 | DownMat Kearney |  play_arrow | Mat Kearney’s 2011 release song |
| 31 | Baby I’m A FoolMelody Gardot |  play_arrow | A jazz piece depicting the struggles of love gains international popularity |
| 32 | Cold Little HeartMichael Kiwanuka |  play_arrow | An epic soul rock song that expresses inner conflict |
| 33 | WeightlessNatasha Bedingfield |  play_arrow | A Song Seeking Freedom and Peace |
| 34 | Calling CardsNeko Case |  play_arrow | Neko Case’s new song nominated for a Grammy |
| 35 | Come Away With MeNorah Jones |  play_arrow | A gentle song that wishes for quiet moments with a loved one |
| 36 | When You Can’t Sleep At NightOf Mice & Men |  play_arrow | Acoustic song by a metalcore band |
| 37 | A Better Son/DaughterRilo Kiley |  play_arrow | Indie pop by Rilo Kiley |
| 38 | Walk away from the sunSeether |  play_arrow | Seether 2007 release Gold certified |
| 39 | Lucky OneSimple Plan |  play_arrow | A Simple Plan song. Included on the 2013 EP. |
| 40 | I Won’t Let You GoSwitchfoot feat. Lauren Daigle |  play_arrow | A Collaboration Song of Hope and Comfort |
| 41 | Oh, Ms. Believertwenty one pilots |  play_arrow | Twenty One Pilots debut work |
| 42 | I’m Not In Love10cc |  play_arrow | A classy nighttime staple, tinged with melancholy. |
| 43 | New YorkAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | Alicia Keys’ classic that matches the nighttime mood |
| 44 | No OneAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | Alicia Keys’s classic, sense of rhythm |
| 45 | Drunk In LoveBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s powerful gospel vocals |
| 46 | One LoveBlue |  play_arrow | A pop masterpiece with a bluesy vibe that resonates at night |
| 47 | Superman TonightBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Anthems that color the night of Bon Jovi |
| 48 | Back At OneBrian McKnight |  play_arrow | A classic by an R&B singer that captures the ache of unrequited love |
| 49 | That’s What I LikeBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A classic that fuses funk and swing |
| 50 | Tell me in a whisperEdgar Winter |  play_arrow | Edgar Winter's Night Album |
| 51 | Thank YouEstelle |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that colors the night: the charm of Estelle |
| 52 | Give Me The NightGeorge Benson |  play_arrow | A singer who transitioned from jazz to fusion |
| 53 | MinorityGreen Day |  play_arrow | Green Day’s exhilarating, fast-paced classic |
| 54 | Hollaback GirlGwen Stefani |  play_arrow | The allure of dance tunes that resonate through the club |
| 55 | Nights Over EgyptIncognito |  play_arrow | Fusion masterpiece with a pleasant tone |
| 56 | I Wanna KnowJoe |  play_arrow | Joe's R&B ballad sets the mood for the night. |
| 57 | Goodnight GoodnightMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Create a pleasant night with a sophisticated singing voice |
| 58 | NOMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | A pop masterpiece that colors the night |
| 59 | Rock With YouMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael’s sexy classic, coloring the night |
| 60 | More Than ThisRoxy Music |  play_arrow | Roxy Music’s masterpiece, thinking of the mythical island |
| 61 | Some DaySUM41 |  play_arrow | A melodious punk masterpiece bursting with exhilaration |
| 62 | Beautiful GirlsSean Kingston |  play_arrow | A classic that conveys the charm of reggae-pop |
| 63 | AsStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder’s classic songs to listen to at night |
| 64 | No ScrubsTLC |  play_arrow | A melodious R&B song that keeps you company at night |
| 65 | Good NightThe Beatles |  play_arrow | A Beatles classic sung by Ringo Starr |
| 66 | My HumpsThe Black Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | A masterpiece brimming with electro-style hip-hop vibes |
| 67 | HonestThe Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | A downer, emotional melody that echoes at night |
| 68 | Men In BlackWill Smith |  play_arrow | Will Smith's hit song—danceable and popular. |
| 69 | Into The NightBenny Mardones |  play_arrow | A hit song that captures the feeling of the night air |
| 70 | NocturneBilly Joel |  play_arrow | Nocturne music for nighttime relaxation |
| 71 | 54321Cream |  play_arrow | A song by Hitomebore, a music duo from Osaka and Hong Kong. |
| 72 | On & OnErykah Badu |  play_arrow | Sophisticated nighttime music of neo-soul |
| 73 | Strangers in The NightFrank Sinatra |  play_arrow | Sinatra’s smash hits, with the appeal of masterful singing and superb performances |
| 74 | Defeat The Night (feat. Ashley Apollodor)JPB |  play_arrow | A Germany native who has been active on NCS since 2015… |
| 75 | Les NuitsNightmares on Wax |  play_arrow | A trip hop track by George Evelyn |
| 76 | Nights In White SatinThe Moody Blues |  play_arrow | A classic song by a British prog band |
| 77 | Night Birdsshakatak |  play_arrow | Shakatak made their debut with Night Birds. |
| 78 | Stay The NightJames Blunt |  play_arrow | Since it’s very refreshing music, this is likely to attract a lot of women… |
| 79 | bad guyBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | Unbelievably, they’re as young as being born in 2001… |
| 80 | SixteenThomas Rhett |  play_arrow | This song is by the country singer Thomas… |
| 81 | Green OnionsBooker T&The MG’s |  play_arrow | Instrumental group Booker … |
| 82 | Here TonightBrett Young |  play_arrow | Katy Perry and COLBIE CA… |
| 83 | Now That I Found YouCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | The Canadian singer, Carly Rae... |
| 84 | Eyes On YouChase Rice |  play_arrow | "Eyes On You" is Chase ... |
| 85 | Paradise CityGuns N’ Roses |  play_arrow | "Paradise City" is 1987... |
| 86 | Tour de FranceKraftwerk |  play_arrow | Kraftwerk's technopop. In 1983... |
| 87 | BenMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | It's the song that became the theme for the movie 'Ben,' and it's still... |
| 88 | Take On Mea-ha |  play_arrow | a-ha’s debut and signature song. 198… |
| 89 | HelloAdele |  play_arrow | It went across the years 2015 and 2016 and ro... |
| 90 | Swish Swish ft. Nicki MinajKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Katy Perry featuring Nicki… |
| 91 | Dr. Feel GoodMötley Crüe |  play_arrow | A single from the 1989-released album… |
| 92 | Last ChristmasWham! |  play_arrow | Wham! Eighth single. Released in 1984. … |
| 93 | Beautiful Now ft. Jon BellionZedd |  play_arrow | ZEDD’s signature song that became a worldwide hit. Bu... |
| 94 | ViennaBilly Joel |  play_arrow | Billy Joel's 1977 release song |
| 95 | The ShowLenka |  play_arrow | Lenka’s 2008 release song |
| 96 | Better ManRobbie Williams |  play_arrow | Robbie Williams's soft rock song |
| 97 | SaturnSleeping At Last |  play_arrow | Ryan O’Neal’s rock project |
| 98 | One HeadlightThe Wallflowers |  play_arrow | The Wallflowers’ classic hit from 1996 |
| 99 | Earned ItThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | The Weeknd’s sexy track inserted in a movie |
| 100 | UndefeatedDaughtry |  play_arrow | A track included on Daughtry’s 2013 album |