[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.
You might discover some great songs you didn’t know before!
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[Western Music] Recommended Songs and Popular Classics to Listen to When You're Tired (71–80)
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.
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.
Wonderful LifeBlack
A masterpiece that enjoys immense recognition in Japan as a song featured in TV commercials.
Included on the 1987 release Black.
Its sound, which seems to distill the worldview of that era, still leaves listeners deeply moved and filled with lingering emotion.
The promotional video for the song is a highly impressive work, with artistic camerawork and monochrome visuals.
LighthouseCalum Scott
A voice in search of where the heart resides gently wraps around weary souls.
Since its release in 2024, this song by Calum Scott has become a comforting presence for many.
Singing of feelings for a cherished person far away, it depicts FaceTime and text messages as the modern-day “lighthouse.” Set to a soulful pop style, Scott’s powerful vocals resound.
His voice carries raw emotion pushed to the limit, sure to reach listeners deeply.
When you want to reconnect with what matters amid busy days, this is a song worth listening to.
This MasqueradeCarpenters
Released in 1973.
Its exquisite, mature worldview can only be recreated by truly skilled performers.
Karen’s calm, low voice evokes the twilight hours.
Originally a Leon Russell song, the Carpenters covered it so well that their version ended up becoming the more famous one.