Songs you'll want to listen to in autumn. A selection of recommended hits from 80s Western music!

Bard DanceEnya

Enya – Bard Dance

When it comes to Enya’s music, in Japan it’s mostly her vocal tracks that get attention, but in this performance you can enjoy an instrumental piece that evokes a scene of birds chirping and dancing together under a clear, open sky.

Celtic music often includes religious round dances and the like, and this piece carries a similar atmosphere—one that brings to mind images of the autumn harvest season or practice scenes in preparation for winter.

Careless WhisperGeorge Michael

George Michael – Careless Whisper (Official Video)

George Michael, who produced numerous hit songs as a member of the pop duo Wham!, also achieved great success as a solo artist.

His signature track “Careless Whisper” became a worldwide smash hit.

The song blends smooth jazz with pop music to create a sophisticated atmosphere, exuding a refined coolness throughout.

It’s a perfect piece for savoring a blissful moment at an urban bar on an autumn night.

All Night LongLionel Richie

Lionel Richie – All Night Long (All Night)

In Japan and across the Northern Hemisphere, autumn means long nights.

A music video that became a hot topic felt like a night out on the town—making the most of those long hours and having fun straight through till morning.

As a track, it’s wonderfully airy, with a light, lively groove, breadth and depth, and that quintessential groove laid over a relatively regular rhythm section, all steeped in an American vibe.

A poppy tune that’s also perfect for a drive.

Autumn SongMose Allison

Autumn Song

Mose Allison, an American jazz-blues pianist and songwriter.

This performance, too, has a wonderfully layered tone and composition that slowly conveys the deepening autumn air, fallen leaves, and the feel of soil underfoot.

He also performed in Japan, delivering a masterful set that impressed even seasoned aficionados—handsome and utterly compelling.

All This TimeTiffany

Tiffany – All This Time (Official Music Video)

This is a song by American pop star Tiffany.

It’s a sentimental ballad that portrays the breakup of a long-term couple, capturing the complexities of adult relationships.

Released in October 1988, it reached No.

6 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It’s also known as the lead single from Tiffany’s second album, “Hold an Old Friend’s Hand.” The track has a gentle, mellow mood that makes it perfect for long autumn nights.

It’s a recommended listen for anyone who has experienced heartbreak or wants to reflect on a relationship with someone special.

AngelAerosmith

Aerosmith – Angel (Official Music Video)

Aerosmith is a rock band that boasts high name recognition in Japan.

Even people in their teens or twenties have probably at least heard the name.

They’ve produced numerous classics, including the theme song for the movie Armageddon, but among them, a number that’s especially perfect for autumn and highly recommended is Angel.

It’s a rock ballad: while it’s wrapped in a bright melody, it’s characterized by a sense of fragility and poignancy.

Everyday Is Like SundayMorrissey

Everyday Is Like Sunday (2010 Remaster)

A hit solo release by Morrissey, former singer of the British band THE SMITHS—virtually the standard-bearers of the genre known as “positive punk.” The chorus, with its line “Every day is like Sunday,” is especially striking.

The songwriting and sound design are memorable for how they let his “never-straining yet deep voice” breathe within a richly reverbed vocal treatment reminiscent of his time with THE SMITHS, creating a distinctive atmosphere.

In a sense, you could even call it a defining sound of the 1980s.