[Western Music] Recommended Songs and Popular Classics to Listen to When You're Tired

Try EverythingShakira

Shakira – Try Everything (Official Video)

It’s the theme song from Disney’s 2016 film Zootopia.

It tells the story of Judy, a young rabbit who grows as a police officer while facing various challenges.

When work isn’t going well, upbeat songs like this can be really comforting, right?

Come Away With MeNorah Jones

Norah Jones – Come Away With Me

A jewel-like ballad whose sweet melody echoes through the silence and seeps into the depths of the heart.

Crafted by American artist Norah Jones, this song delicately portrays a longing to run away with a loved one.

The protagonist’s desire to escape the city’s clamor and a world full of falsehoods, and to seek quiet time for just the two of them, is conveyed alongside the warmth of the piano’s gentle lines.

Released as a single in September 2002, it was also featured on the soundtrack of the film Maid in Manhattan.

It’s a classic you’ll want to play on a nighttime drive, during a quiet afternoon, or whenever you wish to spend time with someone special.

Coffee and TVBlur

Blur – Coffee and TV

Blur, the alternative rock band that took the world by storm as a leading force of Britpop.

While most of their songs feature frontman Damon Albarn on vocals, this track has guitarist Graham Coxon taking the lead.

Its steady, understated sound and Graham’s laid-back vocals slowly seep into a tired heart.

Wild Is The WindBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – Wild Is The Wind

Included on New Jersey, the album that propelled the band to global stardom.

A slow-tempo track that develops powerfully from a quiet intro, it’s a masterpiece that maximally showcases the band’s hallmark strengths: superb harmonies and a grand sense of scale.

Midway through, Richie slips in a guitar riff that evokes Eric Clapton.

Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi captivates many with his powerful vocals and emotive expression.

He began playing guitar at age nine and started his musical journey by performing regularly in local pubs.

After his debut in 2017, he brought a fresh breeze to the music scene with his unique style that blends pop with blue-eyed soul.

Influenced by artists like Adele and Joe Cocker, his commanding voice and delicate emotional delivery have won the hearts of music fans around the world.

In 2019, he reached No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100, and his album “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent,” released the same year, held the No.

1 spot in the UK for five consecutive weeks.

In 2020, he won a Brit Award and was also nominated for a Grammy.

He is an artist highly recommended for listeners seeking deeply moving music.

Sally’s PigeonsCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Sally’s Pigeons (Official Video)

Included on the 1993 release Hat Full of Stars.

It has an unusual progression, starting a cappella and gradually bringing in instruments, but the chorus surges all at once, making it a particularly important track on the album.

She even toured Japan at the time.

At the Tokyo show, she revealed her professional rigor by having the band restart a song when she wasn’t satisfied with their performance.

Get It While You CanJanis Joplin

Janis Joplin – Get It While You Can (Audio)

Included on “Pearl,” released in 1971.

The year before this release, Janis passed away.

A dynamic track perfectly suited to close the album.

Strictly speaking, it’s a cover of Howard Tate’s song, but Janis, with her innate vocal power, completely makes it her own.

The Japanese title, “Love While You’re Alive,” grows more heartbreaking the more you know the circumstances, yet it succinctly captures the life of a woman who lived fast and burned bright.