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[2026] Classics and Recommended Popular Western Songs to Listen to in October

In recent years, the intense heat of summer has lingered on even after autumn arrives, and it’s really not until October that it finally starts to feel like fall.

It’s a comfortable time of year that makes you want to go out for a walk or a drive, and it’s also perfect for quiet contemplation at home—so I’ve put together a list of Western music classics that make great background music.

From songs that take October itself as their theme to mellow tracks that suit autumn’s slightly melancholic mood, I’ve selected a wide range—from recent hits to timeless classics.

You might even make a new discovery, like realizing that a song’s lyrics actually mention October!

Be sure to check them out.

[2026] Classic Western songs to listen to in October: recommended popular tracks (61–70)

MeanTaylor Swift

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, who enjoys worldwide popularity especially among teenagers, originally sang country music, but later embraced trending genres and gained global fame.

Her song “Mean,” released in 2010, became a major hit.

For this achievement, it won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song.

The melody has a strong country flavor and a gentle feel—perfect for an autumn morning or midday.

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Never MeantAmerican Football

American Football – Never Meant [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
Never MeantAmerican Football

American Football is a three-piece rock band from the United States.

Their song “Never Meant” is a poignant ballad, featuring the line, “Goodbye—on that autumn night I realized our love had ended.” The guitar technique of arpeggios—playing the notes of a chord separately—is exceptionally beautiful and further enhances the song’s lyrical worldview.

Also, the closing lyric, “Let me tell myself that everything between you and me was always leading to this outcome,” conveys a lovely autumnal atmosphere.

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Singing Without YouEylie

Eylie – Singing Without You (Official Music Video)
Singing Without YouEylie

Swedish soul-pop singer Airi.

Her debut single, “Singing Without You,” features a gentle, emotive piano tone that’s wonderfully soothing—a perfect track for a calm autumn day.

Her husky, delicate voice is especially captivating, evoking that uniquely autumnal feeling of leaves turning color and then falling away.

It’s more than a simple piano ballad; it carries the rich emotional expression of soul music, and the more you listen, the more it draws you in.

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Forever AutumnJustin Hayward

A classic hit that was also hugely popular in Japan, “Forever Autumn.” This song was created by Justin Hayward, also known as the lead singer of The Moody Blues.

It has a somewhat lonely atmosphere, and the lyrics suggest a sad event in autumn.

It also portrays autumn as a harbinger of winter, with migratory birds gradually flying away.

See what message you take from it—give it a listen yourself.

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Francis ForeverMitski

Mitski – Francis Forever (Official Audio)
Francis ForeverMitski

Some of you who had a fun summer might be feeling a sense of emptiness now that autumn has arrived.

That’s why I want to introduce “Francis Forever.” It’s a song performed by singer-songwriter Mitski.

Under the gentle autumn sunlight, it reflects on a summer spent with a loved one and contrasts it with the loneliness of autumn.

Combined with her powerful vocals, it’s truly heart-wrenching.

By the way, there’s an acoustic version available on YouTube, and that one’s highly recommended too.

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