Classic Western songs about the sea: recommended popular tracks
The sea, so beloved that it’s often called the “mother ocean,” can at times be terrifying as well—it’s a vast presence in our lives.
From the cheerful image of summer vacations to the fierce waves that evoke the harshness of winter, the sea has long been a source of inspiration and a theme for many artists.
In this article, we’ve picked out famous hits, popular tracks, and hidden gems in Western music that center on the theme of the sea!
You’ll find not only songs that sing directly about the ocean, but also tracks about passionate seaside romances and songs that use the sea as a metaphor—we’ve researched from a wide range of angles, so you just might discover an unexpected classic.
Enjoy!
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Classic Western songs about the sea: Recommended popular tracks (61–70)
UnderwaterKidswaste
This is a track released in 2015 by Kidswaste, a promising young producer from France.
Known for his electronica, his track-making brims with a unique worldview that has been drawing attention.
The soft guitar tones and tuned vocal samples evoke a summery feel.
As the title suggests, the atmosphere makes you feel as if you’re underwater, which is lovely.
OceansPETIT BISCUIT
Petit Biscuit has been active as a rising star in the French pop scene since his high school days.
“Oceans” is a romantic track that makes you feel as if you’re gazing at a shimmering sea under a sky full of stars.
The song was originally released in 2015, but the version introduced here is the new one released in 2017.
Compared to the original, you can tell the sound design is more minimal and tight.
The dynamics are also more pronounced than in the original, which makes it all the more uplifting.
To The SeaRazorlight
This is a song from Up All Night, the debut album released in 2004 by Razorlight, a rock band from London, UK.
The driving band sound pairs perfectly with Johnny Borrell’s emotional vocals, resulting in an exhilarating track that makes you want to sprint toward the ocean.
And with the band restarting in 2021 with their original lineup from their debut days, their future activities are definitely worth watching!
Ocean of Thought (feat. machinedrum)TPOLM
A sea-themed track released in 2016 on Ninja Tune, the cult label and hotbed of cutting-edge talent.
It’s a song by TPOLM, an alias of Travis Stewart that drew attention from underground music freaks.
With gentle distortion, melodies evoking the tropics, and skillful use of wave samples, it’s exquisite electronica that conjures the feel of summer.
Under The BoardwalkThe Drifters
A song written by Arthur Resnick and Kenny Young.
On the morning of May 20, 1964, when the recording session was scheduled, lead vocalist Rudy Lewis passed away, so the session was rescheduled for the following day and Johnny Moore was brought in as the vocalist.
The song has been covered by many artists, including the Rolling Stones and the Jackson 5.