Western music I want to listen to leisurely on the weekend. World classics and popular songs.

Used To Be YoungMiley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus – Used To Be Young (Official Video)

This piece from American artist Miley Cyrus is a song brimming with affection for her past self.

Included on her August 2023 album Endless Summer Vacation, it’s a quiet ballad that looks back on youthful days.

Cyrus’s clear, luminous vocals beautifully capture both nostalgia and the joy of growth.

Embracing a “crazy” past in a positive light and singing about the importance of loving who you are now, she’s sure to strike a chord with listeners.

It’s a perfect pick for a laid-back weekend when you want to reflect on life.

Whispers In The DarkMumford & Sons

Mumford & Sons – Whispers In The Dark

A single released as a digital download in 2013 by the British folk rock band Mumford & Sons.

The music video, directed by Jim Canty, was filmed during their tour in Camden, New Jersey.

Every Summertimeniki

NIKI – Every Summertime (Official Video)

A bittersweet coming-of-age story spun by NIKI, an artist from Jakarta, Indonesia.

This heartwarming song gently captures universal moments of love—like tender memories with a partner she met in America and the nervousness of introducing a boyfriend to her father for the first time.

Included on the soundtrack album for Marvel’s film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, it was released in August 2021 and climbed the charts across various Asian countries.

It also comes with the remarkable anecdote of having been created in just one hour.

Its bright, poppy rhythm is perfect for a May afternoon drive under fresh green leaves or as background music for a weekend picnic.

With a soothing melody that wraps around the feeling of being in love, it stays close to the heart.

Slow HandsNiall Horan

Niall Horan – Slow Hands (Official Lyric Video)

Irish pop singer Niall Horan gained worldwide recognition as a member of the boy band One Direction and made his solo debut in 2017.

Influenced by Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles, he’s known for a warm vocal style that blends folk and pop.

He won Favorite Breakout Artist at the 2017 People’s Choice Awards and has collected numerous awards since.

His album Flicker reached No.

1 in both the United States and Ireland, proving his strength as a solo artist.

In 2023, he served as a coach on the popular audition show The Voice, leading a winner from his own team.

He’s a recommended artist for those who enjoy gentle vocals, guitar-driven performances, and songs with folk-pop elements.

I Don’t Want to WaitPaula Cole

Paula Cole-I Don’t Want to Wait.mp4

A personal song Paula Cole wrote, inspired by her grandparents.

It was released as a single in 1997.

It is well known as the opening theme song for the TV drama Dawson’s Creek.

The track was selected by VH1 for “The 100 Greatest Songs of the ’90s.”