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Classic Western songs you want to listen to late at night

At night, you kind of feel like listening to something a bit stylish, don’t you? For people like that, Western music is a great choice.

This time, I’ve selected some classic Western tracks that perfectly suit the late-night vibe.

If you usually listen to Japanese pop, why not take this opportunity to give Western music a try?

Masterpieces of Western Music to Listen to Late at Night (81–90)

Every Breath You TakeThe Police

The Police – Every Breath You Take (Official Music Video)
Every Breath You TakeThe Police

Included on the 1983 album Synchronicity.

A three-piece rock band from London formed in 1977.

Sting’s vocals ride over a mid-tempo rhythm and a mellow, jazz-tinged melody line, making this a track that exudes maturity.

This song is truly classy.

Private DancerTina Turner

Tina Turner – Private Dancer (Official Music Video) [4K Upgrade]
Private DancerTina Turner

“Private Dancer” is a single by American singer and actress Tina Turner, released in 1984.

It was issued as a single from the album of the same name.

Thanks to multiple hits from that album, including this song, Tina—who had been going through a difficult period—was able to return to the music scene.

The track was written by Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler, and the recording featured Jeff Beck, among other notable musicians, drawing attention for its star-studded lineup.

As time goes byTony Bennett

Tony Bennett is a singer from the United States.

Alongside Frank Sinatra, he is a leading figure in show business and remains active on the front lines today.

On his 1970s album, The Great American Songbook—which features only American standards—you can hear As Time Goes By, the insert song from the film Casablanca.

Men In BlackWill Smith

Will Smith – Men In Black (Video Version)
Men In BlackWill Smith

This is a famous track by Will Smith that gained popularity for its stylish, danceable sound, built around a sample of Patrice Rushen’s classic, and for being used as a movie theme song.

While also a popular actor, Smith’s high level of musicianship conveys the appeal of Black music, making this a song you’ll want to listen to at night.

Into The NightBenny Mardones

Benny Mardones – Into The Night (1980) HD
Into The NightBenny Mardones

Into the Night is a song by American singer-songwriter Benny Mardones, released in 1980.

Counted among the classics of AOR, it became a hit again in 1989.

It was his only hit.

It’s a ballad that richly evokes the atmosphere of the night.

Strangers in The NightFrank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra – Strangers In The Night
Strangers in The NightFrank Sinatra

The original version of the song known in Japan as “Yoru no Strangers” (Strangers in the Night) was composed by German composer Bert Kaempfert under a different title.

In 1966, the legendary singer Frank Sinatra covered it and scored a massive hit, making it his most commercially successful work.

The lush orchestral arrangement exudes a sense of grandeur, while Sinatra’s seasoned vocals brilliantly capture the song’s world and mood.

Classic Western songs to listen to late at night (91–100)

Just the Two of UsGrover Washington Jr.

Grover Washington Jr. – Just the Two of Us (feat. Bill Withers) (Official Lyric Video)
Just the Two of UsGrover Washington Jr.

Grover Washington Jr.

is a quintessential jazz/fusion saxophonist.

His saxophone and Bill Withers’s vocals formed a superb collaboration, giving birth to the Japanese-titled “Crystal Lovers.” It’s a piece that evokes an urban landscape veiled in rain.