Classic Western songs about stars. Recommended popular tracks.
When you think of Western songs themed around stars and space, many people probably imagine something sci-fi-like or fantastical in tone.
While there certainly are many songs like that, there are actually plenty with a harder edge or a stylish vibe as well.
This time, we’ve picked out a selection of Western tracks themed around stars and space that are full of charm!
We’ve included lots of lesser-known songs too, so if you’re into Western music, this is a must-see!
Now then, please sit back and enjoy.
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Classic Western songs about stars: recommended popular tracks (71–80)
A Spaceman Came TravellingChris De Burgh
Written and recorded by Chris de Burgh, often called a giant of Irish folk rock, “A Spaceman Came Travelling” runs over five minutes and stands as one of the most powerful Christmas songs ever written.
Its message lies at the heart of the world’s major religions and carries a universal appeal.
Stars And PlanetsLiz Phair
Liz Phair is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
This catchy song is included on her fifth album, Somebody’s Miracle, released in 2005.
The song emphasizes the importance of paying attention to the value of what makes each of us unique.
StarPrimal Screem
This song was released in the 1990s by the British rock band Primal Scream.
It features a melancholy melody by Augustus Pablo, the great melodica player of the reggae world, and is a protest song that explicitly names Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.
Classic Western songs about stars: Recommended popular tracks (81–90)
Aquarius(Let The Sunshine In)The Fifth Dimension
The 5th Dimension was an ensemble group that was very popular from the late 1960s to the early 1970s.
This song was written for the 1967 musical Hair and became an anthem for young people who grew their hair long in protest against the U.S.
government.
It won a Grammy Award in 1970.
Shining StarEarth, Wind & Fire
The song, created by group members Maurice White, Larry Dunn, and Philip Bailey, became a hit that reached No.
1 on both the R&B chart and the Hot 100.
While many disco hits of the time were fun but often frivolous, Earth, Wind & Fire’s songs projected meaningful, positive messages with catchy melodies.
StarshipsNicki Minaj
This track is a song by Nicki Minaj, an American female rapper and singer-songwriter.
She collaborates with a variety of artists and also stands out as a fashion icon.
Incidentally, among her hit songs is a track that samples “Video Killed the Radio Star.”
Venus and Mars & Rock ShowPaul McCartney & Wings
It’s an acoustic intro track included on Wings’ fourth album, the band led by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney.
The English soprano singer Sarah Brightman covered the song on her 2013 album.