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Collection of Western songs with titles starting with 'Y'

When it comes to English words that start with “Y,” the first one that probably comes to mind is “You,” meaning “あなた.” It’s also frequently used in song titles, and you often see titles like “Your ○○” or “You’re ~~.” In this article, I’ll introduce famous Western songs with titles that start with “Y.” We don’t usually search for songs by the first letter of the title, so you might discover tracks that haven’t caught your eye before.

Enjoy the article as you look forward to seeing what songs are out there.

Compilation of Western songs with titles starting with 'Y' (411–420)

You Don’t Know What Love IsSonny Rollins

You don’t know what love is – Sonny Rollins
You Don't Know What Love IsSonny Rollins

Even on Sonny Rollins’s signature album Saxophone Colossus, the most famous track is “St.

Thomas.” From the same album, this time I’d like to introduce a cool, understated number I recommend to men.

“You Don’t Know What Love Is” is a standard; it’s a quiet yet thrilling piece where the saxophone playing feels incredibly satisfying.

You Can’t ComeStarmarket

In this article we’re featuring many American bands from the birthplace of emo-core, but there were also excellent emo-core bands in Europe during the same era.

Starmarket, the band we’re introducing today, is one of Sweden’s quintessential and finest emo bands.

Formed in 1995 around guitarist and vocalist Fredrik Brandström, they released their self-titled debut that same year.

Before disbanding in 2004, they put out five albums, and interestingly, they were often more highly regarded here in Japan than in their home country.

Among their works, the 1997 sophomore album Sunday’s Worst Enemy—widely considered their masterpiece—lines up track after track that reconfirms emo-core’s roots in punk and hardcore through aggressive guitar sounds, paired with melodies steeped in the kind of wistful melancholy that particularly resonates with Japanese listeners.

Before they shifted toward a more melody-forward, refined indie-rock direction, Starmarket crafted a uniquely theirs sound where raw, high-velocity energy coexisted seamlessly with the cool, Nordic chill—a landmark record that essentially established Swedish emo.

When they reunited in 2018, a remastered, paper-sleeve reissue was released in Japan, so if you’re interested, be sure to seek it out.

You Better WaitSteve Perry

Steve Perry You Better Wait HQ Full Version With intro
You Better WaitSteve Perry

A refreshing and powerful track from Steve Perry’s solo album, which supported Journey’s golden era.

It opens with Steve’s soaring vocals layered in multiple harmonies, and over a backing that features impactful piano and rich instrumentation, he delivers a lustrous, forceful performance.

Yester-Me, Yester-You, YesterdayStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder – Yesterme Yesteryou Yesterday (ORIGINAL)
Yester-Me, Yester-You, YesterdayStevie Wonder

A track released in 1969 on the Motown label by Stevie Wonder, an American singer-songwriter.

It became a hit around the world.

An Italian version was also recorded under the title “Slo te, solo me, solo noi.”

You Got It Bad GirlStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder – You’ve Got It Bad Girl
You Got It Bad GirlStevie Wonder

These are tracks from “Talking Book.” The choral work is exquisite.

The synthesizers are ethereal and irresistibly immersive.

The coexistence of songs like this and more hard-hitting numbers like “Superstition” is part of what makes the album “Talking Book” so appealing.