Resonance of Twilight: Emo Western Songs Echoing at Summer’s End
Don’t you ever feel strangely sentimental at the end of summer? Blue skies and white clouds, the sea at dusk, listening to the sound of the waves… We’ve selected classic Western songs that perfectly match that mood.
From tracks you’ll want to listen to while basking in summer memories to slightly emotional ballads and melodies that resonate especially in this season, you’re sure to find a song that speaks to your sensibilities.
Why not savor the bittersweet feelings of summer’s end together with some wonderful Western music?
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Afterglow of Dusk: Emo Western Songs Echoing at Summer’s End (41–50)
Havana ft. Young ThugCamila Cabello
This is a signature Latin pop number by Camila Cabello, who was born in Cuba and found success in the United States.
The song is crafted as a nostalgic and passionate piece that portrays the protagonist’s heart wavering between her hometown of Havana and her current home in Atlanta.
Through the expression that half of her heart remains in Havana, the lyrics delicately depict deep affection for her roots and the inner conflict of identity, conveying the complex emotions of living as an immigrant.
Released in August 2017, the song reached No.
1 in the U.
S.
, and its sound—an impressive fusion of traditional Cuban music elements with contemporary pop—is another highlight.
It’s a track that will resonate with anyone who finds themselves thinking of home at dusk or feeling a longing for a faraway place.
Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadElton John
“Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” is a single released in 1973 by British singer-songwriter Elton John.
It is also included on the album of the same name.
A worldwide hit, the song is rich in lyricism and features the beautiful, characteristically Elton John piano sound.
Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For YouGeorge Benson
For those who spent their twenties or thirties in the ’80s, many probably listened to this song as the soundtrack to the end of summer.
Also known in Japan by the title “Unchanging Feeling,” the track originally appeared on popular fusion guitarist-vocalist George Benson’s 1984 album 20/20.
Written by the golden duo of Gerry Goffin and Michael Masser, it’s a sweet, mellow ballad whose wonderful melody continues to shine with an evergreen glow.
Later, Hawaiian singer Glenn Medeiros covered it and turned it into a hit.
Just imagine the scenes of summers gone by as you play this song while driving—it doesn’t get any better!
(Just Like )Starting OverJohn Lennon
(Just Like) Starting Over is a song released in 1980.
It was issued as the lead single in October of that year, and in November the album Double Fantasy, which includes the track, was released.
Lennon, who had been actively promoting the new work with his wife Yoko, was shot dead by an obsessed fan on December 8 at the age of 40.
Ironically, this song expresses Lennon’s desire to “start over again.”
Firestone ft. Conrad SewellKygo
This song delivers a warm yet bittersweet emotion that strikes the heart on a summer evening.
Created by Norwegian artist Kygo and Australian singer Conrad Sewell, it was released in December 2014 and helped bring the tropical house genre to global prominence.
Light, breezy sounds woven from steel drums and marimba are layered with Sewell’s powerful, soulful vocals to express deep feelings for a loved one.
As its achievement of reaching No.
1 in Norway and entering the top 10 in many countries attests, it is a masterpiece that moves countless listeners.
It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to reminisce about a summer romance or feel the bond with someone special.
Summer’s Almost GoneThe Doors
The Doors were a rock band active from the 1960s to the 1970s.
Their total time together was only eight years—a very short period—but they churned out a string of hit songs, and their achievements have had a major impact on modern rock bands.
Among their works, a piece I highly recommend for the end of summer is Summer’s Almost Gone.
It’s exquisite blues rock, with a refined, gritty melody that conveys a sense of wistful haze.
Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder, the American multi-talent.
Not only does he write and compose his own songs, he also produces other musicians and contributes as an instrumentalist, truly showcasing his multifaceted abilities.
“Isn’t She Lovely” is a track from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life.
The “Aisha” in the title refers to Stevie’s own daughter, and the song was created to celebrate her birth.