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A collection of Western songs with titles starting with 'T'

In this article, I’ll be introducing a bunch of Western songs with titles that start with “T”! When it comes to English words beginning with “T,” there are lots—like “To,” “Top,” and “Tender,” to name a few.

Many of these are actually used in song titles, and if you’re a fan of Western music, you might already have a few tracks in mind.

You might not usually search for songs that start with the same initial, but doing so could lead you to new music or fresh discoveries.

Let’s dive into the article and see what songs are out there!

A compilation of Western songs with titles starting with “T” (151–160)

That’ll Be The DayBuddy Holly & The Crickets

Buddy Holly & The Crickets “That’ll Be The Day” on The Ed Sullivan Show
That'll Be The DayBuddy Holly & The Crickets

A band indispensable to any telling of rock ’n’ roll history, Buddy Holly and the Crickets.

The track I’d recommend as the song that made their name resonate around the world is this one, also included on the classic album The “Chirping” Crickets.

Released as a single in 1957, its lyrics—hinted at by a line from a film—portray a man’s bittersweet feelings as he puts on a brave face while sensing an impending breakup.

Buddy Holly’s catch-in-the-voice singing style meshes perfectly with the lively beat.

It’s also famous for being used in the 1973 film American Graffiti, and it continues to be beloved by many as a song that symbolizes the youth culture of its time.

The Mint (ft. Navy Blue)Earl Sweatshirt

Earl Sweatshirt – The Mint (Official Audio) ft. Navy Blue
The Mint (ft. Navy Blue)Earl Sweatshirt

In the underground hip-hop scene of the 2010s, the undisputed maverick is Earl Sweatshirt.

Though he rose to prominence as a member of Odd Future, Earl has always followed his own path, and his third album, Some Rap Songs, released in 2018, stands as a pivotal work in his career.

Collaging the voices of his late father and his scholar mother, his lyrics confront his own depression and sense of loss; paired with lo-fi, experimental beats built on short loops, they cut deeply into the listener.

Tied to a short film, the album is a highly artistic piece that earned widespread critical acclaim.

For anyone seeking introspective music that resonates in the depths of the heart, this is a masterpiece you should definitely hear.

Twenty Flight RockEddie Cochran

Eddie Cochran, the legendary rockabilly star who is indispensable to any telling of rock ’n’ roll history.

Despite his short life, he left a powerful impact, and the song I’d like to introduce as one of his signature works is this classic, which he performed in the 1956 film The Girl Can’t Help It.

With a sprightly beat and plenty of humor, it sings about an everyday scene: a young man climbing the stairs of an apartment building with a broken elevator, heading for his girlfriend’s room.

This song is also known for the fact that in July 1957, Paul McCartney performed it flawlessly in front of John Lennon, which led to his joining the band.

As a fateful number that changed the course of rock history, you might enjoy it even more if you listen while soaking in the excitement of the era.

The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott – The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) [Official Music Video]
The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)Missy Elliott

When it comes to talking about the late-’90s scene, you can’t ignore Missy Elliott from Virginia.

The futuristic, funky sound she crafted with her close collaborator Timbaland turned conventions on their head.

Her 1997 debut, Supa Dupa Fly, is a historic masterpiece where her talent truly exploded.

Her style—freely moving between singing and rapping over distinctive rhythms—is uniquely cool.

I’m in awe of her knack for turning even strange ambient noises into pure groove.

Debuting at No.

3 on the U.S.

charts—then the highest first-week placement for a female rapper—it went on to have a massive impact on pop music.

If you’re seeking an innovative musical experience, this is an absolute must-listen.

T ShirtDavid Byrne

David Byrne – “T Shirt” (Official Video)
T ShirtDavid Byrne

David Byrne, the Scottish-born polymath also known as the former frontman of the legendary band Talking Heads.

Released in November 2025, when he turned 73, this work is a standout single co-written with his longtime ally Brian Eno.

Sung over an electro-pop sound that follows the trajectory of the album ‘Who Is The Sky?’, it tells a story centered on T-shirt prints.

With his trademark humor and sharp perspective, he portrays contemporary society, where personal convictions and assertions are consumed as slogans on clothing.

It’s an irresistible track for those who want to enjoy incisive social satire set to a sprightly beat, and for anyone eager to witness an experimental spirit that shows no sign of fading with age.