[Western Music] Recommended Songs and Popular Classics to Listen to When You're Tired
When you come home tired from work, school, or club activities, what kind of songs do you music fans want to use to soothe your fatigue?
Some people prefer upbeat, energetic tracks precisely because they’re tired; others think of instrumental music when they hear “healing music.” Tastes vary from person to person, don’t they?
In this article, we’ve compiled a large selection of recommended songs—mainly in genres like pop, soul, and R&B—for those who want to unwind with pleasant vocals and sounds, or even drift off to sleep as they listen.
The first half features recent hits and popular tracks along with our recommendations, while the second half highlights timeless classics.
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[Western Music] Recommended Songs to Listen to When You’re Tired – Popular Classics (61–70)
Oh Yoko!John Lennon
A lively number from the 1971 second solo album Imagine that closes the album.
In this song, John sings openly about his love for his wife Yoko.
During the recording, producer Phil Spector joined in on the chorus and sang with John, and this can be seen in video footage.
HolidaysMichel Polnareff
A signature song by Michel Polnareff, a leading figure in French pop, released in 1972.
The simple guitar solo in the middle leaves a strong impression.
The song was a huge hit in Japan as well.
Although French by nationality, he didn’t perform in France for a long time, but he staged a triumphant return in 2007, restoring his reputation.
Bridge over troubled waterSimon&Garfunkel
Released in 1970 by Simon & Garfunkel, a duo emblematic of the 1960s.
It’s no exaggeration to call it a healing number; the beautiful strings are cleansing to the soul.
The two deliver a powerful message: “When you’re hurting, I’ll be there by your side to support you.” By the time the song ends, courage will be welling up in your heart.
There Is A Light That Never Goes OutThe Smiths
Included on the 1986 album The Queen Is Dead.
A masterpiece in which Morrissey’s literary flair and Johnny Marr’s pop sensibilities are brilliantly fused at a high level.
Often hailed as the band’s greatest work, it also frequently appears on the setlists of Morrissey’s current solo concerts.
Counting StarsOneRepublic
Everyone has experienced facing anxiety and uncertainty in life.
The American pop-rock band OneRepublic beautifully captured those complex emotions.
Featured on their March 2013 album Native, this song portrays a shift of heart—from fixation on material values and success to a renewed search for true happiness.
Many will relate to the protagonist who, despite sleepless nights, continues to seek hope.
Peaking at No.
2 on the U.S.
Billboard Hot 100, its message resonated around the world.
Also featured in the film Earth to Echo and the TV drama Rookie Blue, this track is sure to offer support when you stand at a crossroads or feel on the verge of losing your way.
S.O.S.ABBA
Included on their third album, ABBA, released in 1973.
A masterpiece that makes full use of the group’s strength in having two female lead vocalists.
The song was later used as an insert track in a Japanese TV drama, creating new ABBA fans.
In recent years, a best-of compilation bearing this song’s title has also been released.
Livin’ On The EdgeAerosmith
Included on their 1993 album Get A Grip, released as they entered their second golden era.
It masterfully embodies the instability of the global climate and the everyday anxieties felt by the masses.
In an interview at the time, Steven Tyler said, “I felt John Lennon’s presence during the recording.” A simple acoustic version of the song also exists.