Classic Western songs perfect for a cloudy day

One More Rainy DayDeep Purple

Deep Purple – One More Rainy Day

With its rare sound and vocals for Deep Purple, it gives the impression that fans who only know their peak era might be surprised, even taken aback.

What is this freshness? It’s a song that made me rediscover, in a sense, another appeal of Deep Purple—realizing they also sang such a refreshing tune.

SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire – September (Official HD Video)

A timeless classic you can’t leave out when talking about disco music: “September.” It’s one of the signature songs by the funk band Earth, Wind & Fire.

The sparkling brass section and soaring vocals evoke a clear, refreshing autumn sky.

Although the title “September” refers to the ninth month, the song is actually about someone in December who can’t forget the person they met in September.

You’d naturally assume it’s a song about September, right? Either way, it’s a light, irresistible track that makes you want to start dancing!

Mr. Blue SkyElectric Light Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra – Mr. Blue Sky (Official Video)

A classic song released in 1977 by the British band Electric Light Orchestra.

With its cheerful melody and upbeat lyrics, it’s sure to put you in a bright, sunny mood! The refreshing sound feels like it’s announcing the arrival of spring, and it’ll blow away any gloominess.

It was released as a single in January 1978, reaching No.

6 in the UK and No.

35 in the US.

The song has also been featured in films like Megamind and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

2, making it widely loved.

Listen to it before heading out in the morning or on a drive, and you’ll likely feel happy all day long.

DreamsFleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac – Dreams (Official Music Video) [4K]

Fleetwood Mac is an indispensable rock band when discussing the UK soft rock scene, drawing attention with their gentle, uniquely crafted band sound.

Dreams, included on their 1977 album Rumours, is a medium-tempo track perfect for a mellow listen on a rainy day.

Stevie Nicks’s clear, translucent vocals ring out alongside the band’s tender performance, leaving a strong impression.

The song portrays feelings toward a struggling lover, with poetic lyrics that liken the band’s relationships to “rain” and “thunder.” Even if the eye wanders to someone else, the sentiment that “in the end, you’ll understand” resonates throughout.

It’s a song that pairs beautifully with a blue, rainy-day mood—give it a listen.

Singin’ in the RainGene Kelly

Singin’ in the Rain (Singin’ in the Rain, theme song)

Rainy days tend to make us feel blue, don’t they? Especially when I have to go out, I don’t feel any sense of fun at all.

But watching the music video for this song, I can’t help but feel that maybe I could enjoy rainy days too.

It’s a song that puts you in a positive mood.

November RainGuns N’ Roses

Guns N’ Roses – November Rain

It’s a beautiful yet somewhat melancholic song that likens feelings of love to the November rain.

The lyrics and slow tempo convey the chill and loneliness of the season—the cold rain symbolizing the frustration of being in love yet out of sync, things not going right, and the sadness of having to part despite still caring.

Life in One DayHoward Jones

LIFE IN ONE DAY – HOWARD JONES 1985 hit

Included on the 1985 album “Dream into Action.” Born in 1955, he’s a singer-songwriter from the UK.

The flute’s tone is refreshingly bright, and the pop melody that unfolds to match it is easy on the ears—perfect for listening on a sunny early-summer day out on the balcony.