[2026] A roundup of classic Western songs about the wind

Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!

Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (Official Video)

The British duo Wham are loved across generations, with songs like “Last Christmas” still played around town during the holiday season.

Their nostalgic melodies and soothing vocals make for truly timeless classics.

You Can Do MagicAmerica

America – You Can Do Magic

This is a famous Western song from the United States by an artist known for a bright, smooth style centered on richly textured country sounds.

Its memorable melodic sense is outstanding, making it a track you’ll want to listen to on cloudy days.

Heart Of GlassBlondie

Blondie – Heart Of Glass

It’s a pop number with a disco groove by the American new wave band Blondie.

It was used in a Toyota commercial, and it’s a song that hasn’t lost its shine since the ’70s.

As the title suggests, it’s about a woman’s feelings with a “heart of glass.” It’s a track that’s sure to put you in a good mood when you listen to it.

VOLAREGipsy Kings

GIPSY KINGS “VOLARE ” | Penelope Cruz

Gipsy Kings’ “VOLARE” is cool music where the pleasant rhythm and vocals played on guitar feel like a gentle summer breeze smiling as it blows refreshingly across the earth.

The fragrant scent of the earth’s green drifts in, and your heart takes a deep breath and fills with happiness.

WinelightGrover Washington Jr.

Winelight

Smooth jazz, a music genre derived from fusion.

It’s a style rooted in jazz, characterized by sweet melodies and arrangements that are relatively easy for anyone to listen to.

And the artist known as the “father of smooth jazz” is Grover Washington Jr.

He was a saxophone player who debuted in 1981 and remained at the forefront until his passing in 1999.

The track Winelight could be described as a smooth jazz number that retains a strong fusion flavor.

The saxophone is outstanding, of course, but the wah and slap bass and the funky guitar also make this song especially appealing.

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Baby Come to MeRegina Belle

Regina Belle – Baby Come To Me

When this song was making waves on the charts in Japan, it was winter.

So I had always thought of it as a “winter” song, but when I watched the music video, Regina is singing while basking in the breeze of a fan.

Maybe part of this song’s charm is its breadth—it works just as well in summer as it does in winter.

A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton

Vanessa Carlton – A Thousand Miles

A beautifully clear piano intro.

So striking that it sticks in your ears after just one listen, this is A Thousand Miles, released in 2001.

It’s known as the signature song of American singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton and became a worldwide hit.

It’s also extremely popular in Japan, with many renowned musicians openly calling themselves fans of the track.

Adding fuel to its popularity was Taka from the hugely popular rock band ONE OK ROCK.

He covered A Thousand Miles in an acoustic version at his own live shows, which brought renewed attention to the song.

Truly great songs never fade with time.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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