[2026 Edition] A Roundup of Popular and Classic Western Songs to Listen to in September

Keeps On FallinBabyface & Ella Mai

Babyface & Ella Mai – Keeps On Fallin (Official Audio)

If this song gives you a sense of nostalgia, you’re probably well-versed in early ’90s R&B or spent your youth in that era.

In June 2022, the world-renowned music producer and singer-songwriter Babyface released the track “Keeps On Fallin,” featuring Ella Mai, the hugely popular UK-born songstress in today’s R&B scene.

As mentioned at the outset, while it’s a contemporary track, it’s steeped in a nostalgic vibe that recalls classic R&B, drawing on the melody and track of Tevin Campbell’s 1993 hit “Can We Talk,” which Babyface produced and which became a massive success.

For Babyface, it can be seen as a kind of self-homage, resulting in a fresh song where nostalgia and modernity intersect.

This kind of refined R&B is sure to be a perfect fit for long autumn nights!

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AutumnBelle Mariano x Ben&Ben

Belle Mariano x Ben&Ben – Autumn (Music Video)

This work is characterized by its translucent vocals and melodies that seep into the heart.

It’s a collaboration between Belle Mariano and the Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben, released in December 2023.

The song is also featured on the soundtrack of the ABS-CBN drama “Can’t Buy Me Love,” with lyrics that poignantly overlay the sorrow of long-distance love and the pain of parting with autumnal imagery.

Ben&Ben’s delicate acoustic arrangement and Belle Mariano’s gentle vocals blend beautifully, making it a track you’ll want to savor on long autumn nights.

It’s a moving song that resonates with those who have experienced a breakup or are in a long-distance relationship.

September Come Take This Heart AwayCarissa’s Wierd

Carissa’s Wierd – September Come Take This Heart Away

The music of Seattle-based Carissa’s Wierd is characterized by a melancholic, dreamlike sound.

This song appears on their 2002 album “Songs About Leaving” and is a sentimental piece themed around heartbreak and emotional pain.

Vivid, symbolic imagery stands out, such as the protagonist gazing at the view from a room filled with windows, and a fake rose placed on a car’s windshield.

Carissa’s Wierd’s delicate guitar work and understated vocals beautifully convey the desire to sever ties with the past as September arrives.

It’s a deeply moving track, perfect for listening alone on a quiet early autumn night.

It Might As Well Rain Until SeptemberCarole King

It Might as Well Rain Until September

A single released by Carole King in 1962.

After “Take Good Care of My Baby” brought Bobby Vee a No.

1 hit in the U.S., Carole King and Gerry Goffin wrote this song for Vee in 1962.

However, Vee’s management refused to release it as a single.

Don Kirshner of Aldon Music, who compared Vee’s recorded version with King’s demo, fell in love with King’s demo and decided to release her version as the single as-is—making this a song that came with some complications.

Autumn Leaves (ft. Kendrick Lamar)Chris Brown

Chris Brown – Autumn Leaves (Explicit) ft. Kendrick Lamar

R&B singer-songwriter Chris Brown, who keeps dropping big tunes and growing in popularity every time.

He’s created many classics, but the one I especially recommend for September is Autumn Leaves (ft.

Kendrick Lamar).

It’s a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, one of the world’s top-tier rappers, and the lyrics revolve around the premonition of a breakup.

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