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

September, when the summer heat gradually softens, heralds the start of the new school term and the beginning of autumn.

If you’re a student, fall is packed with events, yet it can also be a time that leaves you feeling a bit sentimental.

In this article, we’ve researched classic Western songs perfect for September and selected timeless tracks that many people can enjoy!

From legendary songs that quite literally take “September” as their theme to the latest mellow tunes ideal for early autumn, we’ve got you covered—making this a great read for anyone building a seasonally themed playlist.

Playlist

[2026 Edition] A Roundup of Popular and Classic Western Songs to Listen to in September
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey		A masterpiece that fuses country and hip-hop
2	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		The classic song that sings of memories of love, 'September'
3	I Think They Call This LoveElliot James Reay		A love song that nestles at summer’s end
4	Sailor SongGigi Perez		Gigi Perez’s autumn song, singing of love
5	That’s So TrueGracie Abrams		A heartbreak song to keep you company on long autumn nights
6	lutherKendrick Lamar & SZA		Kendrick Lamar and SZA's classic song
7	ceilingsLizzy McAlpine		A poignant masterpiece that portrays the space between dreams and reality
8	Love Me NotRavyn Lenae		Raven René’s delicate musical world
9	No One NoticedThe Marías		The Allure of Music That Sings of Early Autumn’s Melancholy
10	blueyung kai		The moving music of a Chinese-Canadian SSW
11	BIRDS OF A FEATHERBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish’s masterpiece that sings of eternal love
12	Cornelia StreetTaylor Swift		A song that sings of September’s melancholy and the fear of losing
13	DaylightDavid Kushner		An emotional summer song by a baritone singer
14	Stick SeasonNoah Kahan		Noah Kahan sings the melancholy of his hometown and love
15	I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen)Post Malone		A summer hit song that sings about emotional push-and-pull
16	Another LifeSZA		A wistful song to listen to on an autumn night in Shiza
17	Lose ControlTeddy Swims		Teddy Swims’s emotional song
18	Autumnniki		An autumn-colored song that resonates in Niki's heart
19	Blame It On SeptemberAllstar Weekend		A bittersweet tale of summer’s end and heartbreak
20	this is what autumn feels likeJVKE		A song that portrays a fleeting autumn romance
21	September LoveKool and The Gang		Soul and funk music by a brother band
22	Just the Way You AreBilly Joel		Billy Joel’s classic love songs
23	September GurlsBig Star		A power pop classic with major influence
24	Autumn SweaterYo La Tengo		Yo La Tengo’s classic that evokes an autumn atmosphere
25	Crowded PlacesBANKS		A classic by Banks with a unique atmosphere
26	We Don’t Talk AnymoreCharlie Puth		A ballad with Serena that I want to listen to in autumn
27	September In The RainDinah Washington		Dina Washington’s famous song “September in the Rain”
28	September DovesLost Dog Street Band		A moving song that draws on the traditions of American music
29	Harvest MoonNeil Young		Country rock maestro Neil Young
30	Don’t Look Back in AngerOasis		A classic by Oasis, a track that evokes an autumn vibe
31	Ain’t It FunParamore		Popular Paramore songs, tracks that feel youthful
32	Leaves That Are GreenPaul Simon		Simon’s melancholy song depicts an autumn heartbreak.
33	Who Are WePlàsi		Autumn acoustic self-accompanied songs and the singers’ backgrounds
34	Scar TissueRed Hot Chili Peppers		A mellow 90s autumn song, a masterpiece that stirs the urge to travel
35	DiamondsSam Smith		Sam Smith's 'Diamonds' that fits the mood of September
36	King HarvestThe Band		A pastoral masterpiece, an inspiring driving song
37	Hey JudeThe Beatles		In a season of gloom, the uplifting classic 'Hey Jude'
38	All For YouYears & Years		A multinational band’s heartbreak pop song
39	Let Me Down SlowlyAlec Benjamin		Alec Benjamin’s heartrending singing voice
40	SeptemberJames Arthur		Affectionate Western songs to listen to in September
41	Shoot The MoonNorah Jones		Norah Jones songs that touch the heart to listen to in September
42	GravitySara Bareilles		Sara Bareilles’s classic: a song of love and self-reliance
43	All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version)Taylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s wistful autumn classic
44	SeptemberDaughtry		Chris Daughtry’s rock band sings an autumn resolve.
45	Too Good At GoodbyesSam Smith		A poignant farewell song to listen to on a long autumn night
46	Autumn LeavesEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s autumn heartbreak song
47	SeptemberKirk Franklin		Gospel singer Kirk Franklin, soul music
48	Norman fucking RockwellLana Del Rey		The appeal of Lana Del Rey, known for her heartrending music
49	Rise & Fall ft. StingCraig David		R&B songs by Craig David to listen to in autumn
50	Late September DogsMelissa Etheridge		A classic song that sings of the sorrow at the end of September
51	Purity (ft. Frank Ocean)A$AP Rocky		A$AP Rocky’s song “Purity” reflects the emotions of autumn.
52	HelloAdele		In the season of heartbreak, Adele's songs heal the heart.
53	Hold OnAlabama Shakes		Blake captivates with heavy guitars and overwhelming vocal prowess.
54	I Built a FriendAlec Benjamin		Acoustic masterpieces that comfort the loneliness of September
55	Where in TimeAllison Young & Joshua Lee Turner		A delicate melody of heartbreak, a song that evokes the end of summer.
56	Keeps On FallinBabyface & Ella Mai		A masterpiece reminiscent of 90s R&B
57	AutumnBelle Mariano x Ben&Ben		A moving song that portrays the heartache of a long-distance relationship
58	September Come Take This Heart AwayCarissa’s Wierd		The sentimental songs of Carissa's Wierd
59	It Might As Well Rain Until SeptemberCarole King		Carole King's classic tops the chart for Bobby Vee
60	Autumn Leaves (ft. Kendrick Lamar)Chris Brown		An R&B singer releases an autumn breakup song.
61	Viva La VidaColdplay		A moving piece with soul-stirring strings
62	Fall in PhiladelphiaDaryl Hall & John Oates		A popular AOR duo with blue-eyed soul
63	SeptemberDavid Sylvian		David Sylvian’s autumnal masterpiece
64	Autumn LoveDeath Cab for Cutie		Death Cab’s album has a painfully beautiful classic.
65	Early AutumnElla Fitzgerald		Ella’s classic songs, the female jazz singer of the 20th century
66	The First of AutumnEnya		Enya’s autumn song “The First of Autumn”
67	Change The WorldEric Clapton		Eric Clapton’s classic suits the autumn season.
68	Grand Theft Autumn / Where Is Your BoyFall Out Boy		Autumn love song, a classic by Fall Out Boy
69	The September of My YearsFrank Sinatra		A signature track from Sinatra’s 1965 album, a masterpiece.
70	HeartbeatGhostly Kisses		Heartbeat, quiet music for the cool season
71	Try to RememberHarry Belafonte		A classic tale portraying youth’s growth and love
72	September SongJP Cooper		JP Cooper’s coming-of-age love song, a track you’ll want to listen to in autumn.
73	You Can’t Control ItJack Johnson		A pleasant track for the fall release
74	September GrassJames Taylor		James Taylor’s classic song “September Grass”
75	Mr.WhiteKhruangbin		Deep sound of Thai funk
76	September SongLamb Of God		Rage by Lamb of God against war and violence
77	Flaming SeptemberMarianne Faithfull		Marianne’s Autumn Song from a Noble Family
78	Autumn LeavesNat King Cole		Masterpieces that sing the melancholy of autumn, classics of jazz
79	Come SeptemberNatalie Imbruglia		Song of September: new hope and the courage to move forward
80	September MornNeil Diamond		Neil Diamond's Greatest Hits
81	A Lonely SeptemberPLAIN WHITE T’S		The emo band's classic song 'A Lonely September'
82	Anywhere Away from HereRag’n’Bone Man & P!nk		Rag’n’Bone’s philosophical new song, featuring Pink
83	September Fadesralph		A moving 80s-style synth-pop song
84	WhyRascal Flatts		Color September with the country hit song 'Why'
85	SeptemberRoy Blair		A moving song by Roy Blair to listen to at the start of autumn
86	September 16Russ		The masterpiece that resonates in Ras’s heart, “September 16.”
87	Lose You To Love MeSelena Gomez		A philosophical breakup song to change my mood
88	September 14thSilverstein		Silverstein: emotional lyrics and intense music
89	The WheelSohn		Autumn atmosphere, nostalgic music
90	SeptemberSparky Deathcap		A poignant indie song that portrays heartbreak and the changing seasons
91	Golden LadyStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder’s cool, classic song
92	September – The HuntPyotr Tchaikovsky		Autumn Music, Tchaikovsky “The Seasons”
93	Loving SomeoneThe 1975		Introducing classic dance-rock hits from the UK's popular bands
94	Pale November DewThe Dead Tongues		Songs by noteworthy artists in the country genre
95	September (Feat. Mic the Microphone and PinkieSkye)The Living Tombstone		An anime-style song themed around amnesia
96	SeptemberThe Shins		Poetic lyrics and the warm tone of a guitar
97	We’re Going To Be FriendsThe White Stripes		The White Stripes’ classic, Memories of Autumn
98	SeedwongTurnover		A breakup song by an indie rock band
99	September SunType O Negative		Introduction to Masterpieces of Gothic Metal Bands
100	SavantViVii		Dream pop perfect for autumn nights
101	What You Don’t DoLianne La Havas		An inspiring song that blends into the deep autumn scenery
102	September When I First Met YouBarry White		Barry White's classic hits from the '70s
103	Your PowerBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish’s classic songs to listen to in September
104	MoonlightDisclosure		Brother duo, a sophisticated autumn house track
105	Tenerife SeaEd Sheeran		Love songs to listen to on long autumn nights
106	Pale SeptemberFIONA APPLE		Fiona Apple's musical characteristics
107	September When It ComesJohnny Cash		A moving song sung by Johnny Cash
108	Self CareMac Miller		The flashy rapper Mac Miller’s classic song
109	Fever To The FormNick Mulvey		A wistful sound that feels like the end of summer
110	What Am I To You?Norah Jones		Autumn’s Nora, a soothing heart in the country
111	Make it Stop (September’s Children)Rise Against		The socially critical message of Rise Again
112	Early AutumnSt. Vincent ft. The Living Sisters		Autumn-hued songs by St. Vincent
113	Out of TimeThe Weeknd		A melancholic, urban 1980s-style autumn song
114	September LoveWillie Nelson		Willie Nelson, a master of country music
115	Hometown GloryAdele		Melancholic songs illuminate life
116	Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day		The sorrow of youth torn apart by war
117	On Top Of The WorldImagine Dragons		Feel the energy and party vibes with a light, upbeat song.
118	September NightVan Morrison		A classic song by Van Morrison that sings of autumn sentiments