[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 to Listen to When You’re Tired – Popular Classics (61–70)
Happy EndingMIKA
MIKA is an artist who lifts your spirits with a singing style that makes abundant use of falsetto and an unwaveringly pop sound.
The beautiful piano performance and the increasingly rich choral work toward the latter half are breathtaking.
Close your eyes and savor it, and you’ll be immersed in a mysteriously refreshing sensation.
Smooth OperatorSade
The British band Sade.
Their blend of jazz and adult contemporary earned them worldwide hits.
This track’s sophisticated sound and hazy, smoky vocals help soothe your fatigue.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to in that moment after work.
TrueSpandau Ballet
This is a signature song by the band Spandau Ballet, active in the 1980s.
Its relaxed tempo, alternative piano and guitar sound, and deeper vocals make it perfect as a balm for the soul.
It’s great for unwinding on a weeknight—after work or before bed.
OpheliaThe Band
The Band is an American rock group—legendary musicians known for their time backing Bob Dylan.
This track has an easy, walking pace, and Levon Helm’s gravelly drum-vocal delivery feels wonderfully satisfying.
Take It EasyThe Eagles
Included on their 1972 debut release, Eagles.
It opens the album as the first track—a fast-paced number that kicks off with a lively guitar riff.
It was also released as a single.
Even at this stage, the quality of the harmonies—later showcased on Hotel California—was already remarkably high.
Glyn Johns, who produced the album, is a heavyweight who had also worked with The Beatles.