[2026] Perfect for walks and drives! A roundup of sunny Western music to enjoy on a clear day

Sunday MorningNo Doubt

No Doubt – Sunday Morning

Included on the 1995 album Tragic Kingdom.

A four-piece ska band from California formed in 1986.

The high-pitched vocals riding over a mid-tempo groove and a pop melody with reggae-style touches make for a very enjoyable listen.

Set Me Free (feat. MAX)Oliver Heldens & Party Pupils

Oliver Heldens & Party Pupils – Set Me Free (feat. MAX) (Official Lyric Video)

Oliver Heldens, a popular Dutch DJ in the future house scene, is active in many fields, from running a podcast to managing a label.

In December 2020, he released the track “Set Me Free (feat.

MAX),” a collaboration with Party Pupils, who drew attention on Spotify’s Viral Chart in 2016 with their cover of “Ms.

Jackson.” Its light, stylish vibe seems perfect for putting an extra spring in your step on a sunny day.

It might also be the ideal BGM for when you’re on your way to pick up someone you love.

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Don’t Stop Me NowQueen

Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now (Official Video)

Freddie Mercury’s soaring vocals resound in “Don’t Stop Me Now.” It’s one of Queen’s most popular songs.

Built on Freddie’s driving piano, the bass and drums add even more speed and momentum.

Compared to other Queen songs, Brian May’s guitar is less prominent, but despite its brevity, his uniquely voiced guitar solo really sticks in your ears once you hear it.

It’s a track that makes you feel invincible just by listening.

The lyrics are delightfully over-the-top too, so be sure to check them out!

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Up!Shania Twain

Shania Twain – Up! (Official Music Video) (Green Version)

This is a song you’ll recognize from the commercials: Up! by Canadian country singer-songwriter Shania Twain.

Her lively vocals pair perfectly with the rhythmic banjo for a very refreshing track.

The lyrics begin with the protagonist worrying that “lately, nothing seems to go right.” Even so, she shifts her mindset, telling herself, “These days will come to an end!” It’s a very positive song that encourages her with the idea, “Once you’ve hit rock bottom, the only way to go is up.” It’s a track that will lift your spirits even more when you listen to it on a sunny day!

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If It Makes You HappySheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow – If It Makes You Happy (Official Music Video)

A classic released in 1996 by American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, which went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance the following year.

Its laid-back rock ’n’ roll sound and pleasant guitar tones seem perfect for a sunny-day drive.

The lyrics can be taken as a love song or a life song, the kind that makes you want to gaze at the scenery from a moving vehicle and get lost in thought.

On a nice day, listening to a track like this might be a good way to sort out your feelings.

It’s a song that makes you want to charge ahead, going your own way.

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Ice in the SunStatus Quo

Status Quo – Ice in the Sun (1968)

Included on the 1968 album “Picturesque Matchstickable Messages from the Status Quo.” A five-piece rock band from London formed in 1967.

Its lively rhythm that makes you want to step along and its Beatles-like poppy melodies make it a real mood booster to listen to.

What I GotSublime

Sublime – What I Got (Official Music Video)

Included on the 1996 album “Sublime.” A three-piece punk band from California formed in 1988.

The melody, carried by a mid-tempo, gently unfolding rhythm and the tone of an acoustic guitar, evokes the image of a sunrise.

Listening to this track makes me want to “tighten my shoelaces” and start walking.