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Western songs to listen to in the evening: a collection of moody tracks perfect for sunset time

There’s something about that time when the sun slowly sets that often sends us drifting into deep thought.

This time, I’d like to introduce some international tracks that set a comfortable mood for that mellow sunset hour.

The selection leans toward chic, calm tunes, so listening while you’re busy preparing dinner might help you relax and ease your shoulders a bit.

Enjoy these superb tracks—perfectly emotional in moderation, with an elegant atmosphere.

Western music you’ll want to listen to in the evening. A collection of moody tracks perfect for sunset time (1–10)

All For LoveBryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting

Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, Sting – All For Love (Non-Film Version)
All For LoveBryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting

This is a ballad with a choral feel, released by three artists—Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting—that also served as the theme song for the film The Three Musketeers.

The distinctive voices of the three blend together to create a one-of-a-kind harmony with remarkable depth.

Just the Way You AreBilly Joel

Billy Joel – Just the Way You Are (Official Audio)
Just the Way You AreBilly Joel

A bittersweet love song resonates as if melting into the evening air.

Billy Joel’s warm vocals gently speak of unconditional love that accepts someone just as they are.

Released in 1977, this song became Joel’s first entry into the U.

S.

Top 10 and has grown into a classic cherished worldwide.

Featured on the album The Stranger and a Grammy Award winner, it’s a heartwarming number that accompanies quiet moments spent with someone special on a tranquil evening.

PhotographEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Photograph (Official Music Video)
PhotographEd Sheeran

A heartfelt ballad woven by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

Set to gentle acoustic guitar and piano, it captures the ache of long-distance love and the depth of devotion.

Released in June 2014, the song appears on the album × (Multiply), was later issued as a single, and became a massive hit.

In the UK it sold over 600,000 copies and earned a Platinum certification.

It’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to at dusk, sitting by the window, thinking of a lover far away.

Its lyrics, which cherish memories preserved in photographs, speak to universal feelings and resonate deeply.

Western songs to listen to in the evening: A collection of moody tracks perfect for sunset time (11–20)

The Rain SongLed Zeppelin

This is an over-seven-minute ballad included on the legendary British rock band Led Zeppelin’s fifth album, Houses of the Holy, released in March 1973.

Robert Plant’s delicate, wistful vocals portray the changing seasons of love through the metaphor of rain, while the beautiful showers of sound woven by Jimmy Page’s 12-string guitar seep into the listener’s heart.

Born from a suggestion by George Harrison, the song is highly regarded as a masterpiece that showcases the band’s versatility.

It’s a perfect track for those moments when you want to sink into a slightly introspective mood, like sitting by the window at dusk and listening to the sound of the rain.

Fields Of GoldSting

The classic song released in 1993 by British artist Sting is a number marked by a beautifully emotive melody and unforgettable lyrics.

Set against the backdrop of a barley field, it celebrates the eternal love of two lovers and conveys the importance of memories that transcend time.

Included on the album Ten Summoner’s Tales, it became a worldwide hit.

It has been covered by many artists, with Eva Cassidy’s version in particular receiving high acclaim.

Perfect for the calming mood of twilight, this piece is recommended when you want to reflect on memories with someone special or simply sink into a peaceful state of mind.

Good DaysSZA

SZA – Good Days (Official Video)
Good DaysSZA

The end of summer brings a bittersweet feeling along with all the happy memories, doesn’t it? There’s a song by R&B artist SZA that gently stays close to that tender mood.

While swaying between past pain and regret, it seeks a glimmer of hope in the future, expressed through her husky, deeply emotive voice.

The lyrics’ world overlaps with the sentimental atmosphere of a summer evening, and listening to it makes your heart tighten.

Released in December 2020 and included on the album “SOS,” the track garnered major attention, reaching No.

3 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

It’s perfect for a quiet night alone, when you want to bask in the memories of a joyful summer.

It’s a song filled with a kind of magic that gently wraps your wistfulness in warmth.

What It TakesAerosmith

It’s a ballad released by Aerosmith, a band that keeps delivering massive hits.

Though rooted in American rock, it features a strikingly dry melody with a strong country flavor.

Steven Tyler’s superb vocal harmonies are especially captivating, and the guitar solo has a great vibe as well.