[2026] A roundup of classic Western songs about the wind
When a pleasant breeze drifts in through the window, do you ever find a melody rising softly in your mind? Songs themed around the wind have continued to be loved across the global music scene.
From storm-like gales to gentle spring breezes, the wind’s many expressions have long stirred musicians’ imaginations.
Sometimes it carries hope; other times, a touch of wistfulness.
Here, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs that tell the wind’s stories—from recent hits to timeless classics.
Whether you’re a fan of Western music or simply looking for a new musical discovery, you’re sure to find a piece that resonates with your heart.
Playlist
| [2026] A roundup of classic Western songs about the wind | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Gone With the WindArchitects | play_arrow | A metalcore band that the UK proudly presents to the world, A... |
| 2east | Weren’t for the WindElla Langley | play_arrow | Singing of a heart that sways between the thirst for freedom and the embrace of love… |
| 3north_east | Walking in the WindOne Direction | play_arrow | The world-famous group from the UK, One Direc… |
| 4south_east | Must Have Been The WindAlec Benjamin | play_arrow | American singer-songwriter A… |
| 5east | Gust of WindPharrell Williams | play_arrow | Pharrell, a producer from the United States, … |
| 6east | Icy Windy SkyUgly | play_arrow | The up-and-coming British band, Ugly, is play... |
| 7east | Cold Wind BlowsEminem | play_arrow | The album “Rec…” that made a comeback from rock bottom |
| 8east | HOT WIND BLOWSTyler, The Creator | play_arrow | American rapper, Tyler, The Cr… |
| 9east | whisper and the windbodie | play_arrow | The artist Boddy from the United States... |
| 10east | Dust in the WindKansas | play_arrow | The album released in ’77, “Point Of …” |
| 11east | Wind SongRevolver | play_arrow | Chamber music born from the revolver hailing from France… |
| 12east | Doves in the Wind (ft. Kendrick Lamar)SZA | play_arrow | SZA, an R&B artist from the United States, sa... |
| 13east | Wind In My SailsEarl Sweatshirt | play_arrow | American rapper, Earl Sweatsh... |
| 14north_east | Wind Of ChangeScorpions | play_arrow | The 1990-released album “Crazy Wor…” |
| 15south_east | Ride the WindPoison | play_arrow | An American ... that symbolizes the music scene of the 1980s |
| 16east | Warm Winds (ft Isaiah Rashad)SZA | play_arrow | SZA, who leads the American R&B scene... |
| 17east | WindyScarlet Pleasure | play_arrow | The Danish music trio, Scarlet… |
| 18east | Blowin’ In The WindBob Dylan | play_arrow | The album released in '63, “The Freew…” |
| 19east | Catch the windDonovan | play_arrow | The 1965-released album “What’s Bi…” |
| 20east | Candle In The WindElton John | play_arrow | The 1973 album “Goodbye Y…” |
| 21north_east | Gone With The WindDoris Day | play_arrow | The album released in ’56, “Day by Da… |
| 22south_east | You’re Only Human (Second Wind)Billy Joel | play_arrow | The album released in '85, 'Greatest …' |
| 23east | SemtemberEarth, Wind & Fire | play_arrow | A timeless classic beloved across generations on a September night |
| 24east | Kisses On The WindNeneh Cherry | play_arrow | The 1989 album “Raw Like …” |
| 25north_east | Colour of the windVanessa Williams | play_arrow | The 1995 film “Pocahontas”… |
| 26south_east | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith | play_arrow | The theme song of the hugely popular, moving film “Armageddon,” and… |
| 27south_east | See You AgainWiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth | play_arrow | The movie “Fast & Furious SKY MIS… |
| 28north_east | Wind Beneath My WingsBette Midler | play_arrow | A single released in 1989 for the film released in 1988, titled “... |
| 29south_east | Borne On The WindRoy Orbison | play_arrow | The 1989-released album “The Legen… |
| 30south_east | Wind SongWes Montgomery | play_arrow | The 1968-released album “Down Here…” |
| 31south_east | Dream OnAerosmith | play_arrow | A titan of American hard rock in the 1970s… |
| 32north_east | Chasing the windCHICAGO | play_arrow | The album “Twenty 1,” released in ’91… |
| 33north_east | Walk The Way The Wind BlowsKathy Mattea | play_arrow | The album released in ’86, “Walk the …” |
| 34north_east | Whistle Down The WindNick Heyward | play_arrow | The album released in ’83, “North of …” |
| 35north_east | WindpowerThomas Dolby | play_arrow | The 1982 album “The Golde…” |
| 36north_east | Against the WindBob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band | play_arrow | The 1980-released album “Against t… |
| 37north_east | Winds Of ChangeJefferson Starship | play_arrow | The album released in ’82, “Winds of …” |
| 38north_east | The Wind Cries MaryThe Jimi Hendrix Experience | play_arrow | A single released in 1967. In 1966, in London... |
| 39north_east | Reap the Wild WindUltravox | play_arrow | From the 1982 album “Quartet,” relea… |
| 40south_east | Feels Like The First TimeForeigner | play_arrow | A rock song about a new beginning becomes a huge hit |
| 41south_east | Separate WaysJourney | play_arrow | An exhilaratingly old-school-feeling music video, Ameri… |
| 42south_east | Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)Journey | play_arrow | They have also been featured frequently in bridal scenes… |
| 43south_east | Come Sail AwayStyx | play_arrow | The sea can be gentle at times and rough at others… |
| 44north_east | Wild Is The WindBon Jovi | play_arrow | The ... that propelled the band to global stardom |
| 45south_east | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire | play_arrow | When talking about disco music, something you absolutely can’t leave out… |
| 46north_east | DreamsFleetwood Mac | play_arrow | A masterpiece whose debut song was a huge hit. |
| 47north_east | Blown by the windBob Dylan | play_arrow | Even Bob Dylan’s super-famous song was released in ’63… |
| 48north_east | When the wind blowsDavid Bowie | play_arrow | A single released in 1986. Born in 1947. Ron... |
| 49south_east | Fun, Fun, FunThe Beach Boys | play_arrow | The surf rock masterpiece “Fun Fun Fun” |
| 50south_east | Four Strong WindsNeil Young | play_arrow | The album released in ’78, “Comes a T…” |
| 51north_east | Big Cold WindPat Boone | play_arrow | The album released in ’62, “Pat Boone…” |
| 52south_east | After The Love Has GoneEarth, Wind & Fire | play_arrow | Earth, Wind & Fire is a legendary soul band. |
| 53south_east | Parting at 22kaze | play_arrow | The Wind’s debut song, cherished as a timeless anthem of youth |
| 54south_east | Cake by the OceanDNCE | play_arrow | DNC's hit song |
| 55south_east | I Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic | play_arrow | A song that conveys the importance of continuing to hold onto your dreams |
| 56south_east | Summer WindDesert Rose Band | play_arrow | From the 1988 album “Running,” rel… |
| 57south_east | Blowing Kisses In The WindPaula Abdul | play_arrow | The album released in ’91, “Spellboun… |
| 58south_east | WindsweptBryan Ferry | play_arrow | The album released in ’85, “Boys & Gi… |
| 59south_east | WhistleFlo Rida | play_arrow | Starting with whistling, the acoustic guitar... |
| 60south_east | Fallen Angel (Centerfold)J girls・band | play_arrow | American rock band, The J. Geils B... |
| 61south_east | Stand By MeBen E. King | play_arrow | American soul singer, Ben E. Kin… |
| 62south_east | Top of The WorldCarpenters | play_arrow | It took the world by storm in the 1970s and is still famous today... |
| 63south_east | Run For The RosesDan Fogelberg | play_arrow | A Kentucky Derby song brimming with love for horses |
| 64south_east | Love’s HolidayEarth, Wind & Fire | play_arrow | Seductive vocals are captivating in this love song. |
| 65south_east | AfricaTOTO | play_arrow | The work’s mood is conveyed with a sense of grandeur in scale... |
| 66south_east | Disney GirlThe Beach Boys | play_arrow | An eternal ballad that evokes summer nostalgia |
| 67south_east | KokomoThe Beach Boys | play_arrow | A device that makes you feel like you're at a resort... |
| 68south_east | Remember (Walking in the Sand)The Shangri- Las | play_arrow | A song that sings about young love, The Sh... |
| 69south_east | Wipe OutThe Surfaris | play_arrow | The only vocals are the occasional phrase, “Wai…” |
| 70south_east | Surf Wax AmericaWeezer | play_arrow | Nicknamed 'Crybaby Rock,' the American power po... |
| 71south_east | Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham! | play_arrow | Beloved across generations as a Christmas song |
| 72south_east | You Can Do MagicAmerica | play_arrow | Primarily featuring a sound brimming with country-style texture… |
| 73south_east | Heart Of GlassBlondie | play_arrow | The American new wave band “Blond— |
| 74south_east | VOLAREGipsy Kings | play_arrow | A pleasant rhythm and song played on the guitar... |
| 75south_east | WinelightGrover Washington Jr. | play_arrow | The music genre derived from fusion, “S… |
| 76south_east | Baby Come to MeRegina Belle | play_arrow | This song was making waves on the charts in Japan at the time... |
| 77south_east | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton | play_arrow | A piano intro with a beautifully transparent tone... |
| 78south_east | Surfin’ USAThe Beach Boys | ![]() | Backstreet Boys and One Direc… |
| 79south_east | These DreamsHeart | play_arrow | This song might be a slightly unexpected choice… |
| 80south_east | Open ArmsJourney | play_arrow | The American rock band Journey... |
| 81south_east | Brazillian RhymeEarth, Wind & Fire | Spun with an electric piano and exceptional choral work... | |
| 82south_east | Don’t CryASIA | play_arrow | A song whose intro alone could get you hyped... |
| 83south_east | Blowing In The WindBob Dylan | play_arrow | You could say it’s a coming-of-age Western pop song loved by people of all ages and genders… |
| 84south_east | HeavenBryan Adams | play_arrow | We’ve both been through a lot, but now we’re tog… |
| 85south_east | Slow WindR. Kelly | play_arrow | An R&B ar… where mellow sensibilities come alive |
| 86south_east | Brand New LoverDead Or Alive | play_arrow | A vibe that really matches the disco… |
| 87south_east | Rock & Roll All NiteKISS | play_arrow | The exhilarating sound of punk rock and T-shirts... |
| 88south_east | To Be With YouMr. BIG | play_arrow | A pioneer who influenced many later artists... |
| 89south_east | Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis | play_arrow | A spacious, lingering sound and an overwhelming... |
| 90south_east | Let It BeThe Beatles | play_arrow | An oldies vibe and a laid-back vocal… |
| 91south_east | Every Breath You TakeThe Police | play_arrow | The band The… which enjoyed immense popularity in the 1980s |
| 92south_east | PegSteely Dan | play_arrow | The Donald Fagen I introduced earlier wa… |
| 93south_east | The Temptation of the Zephyr (Have You Never Been Mellow)Olivia Newton-John | play_arrow | The word “mellow” became widespread because of this song… |
| 94south_east | Summer BreezeSeals&Crofts | play_arrow | A soft rock duo from Texas, a… |
| 95south_east | Eres Tu (Touch The Wind)Mocedades | play_arrow | The album released in ’93, “20 de col…” |
| 96south_east | The WindPJ Harvey | play_arrow | The album released in ’98, “Is This D… |
| 97east | She’s like the windPatrick Swayze | play_arrow | A single released in 1987, featured in the film “D…” that came out the same year |
| 98east | Ride Like The WindChristopher Cross | play_arrow | The album released in ’79, Christoph… |
| 99east | Marygold SkyDaryl Hall & John Oates | play_arrow | Hall & Oates' soul music album |
| 100east | FreedomWham! | play_arrow | A catchy pop sound that lingers in your ears… |


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