Classic Western songs to listen to at night
I’ve selected some classic Western songs perfect for nighttime listening.
From popular staples to hidden gems, it’s mostly mellow ballads and mid-tempo tracks.
When you can’t sleep, instead of forcing yourself to, why not relax and enjoy some music?
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Western masterpieces perfect for nighttime listening (111–120)
Smooth OperatorSade
Included on the 1984 album Diamond Life.
Born in 1959.
A singer-songwriter from Nigeria.
The track features a mid-tempo, languid rhythm and melodious sound that resonates through moody keys—quite striking.
Her slightly mysterious vocals suit the tone of the song very well, making it a good fit.
Holding Back The YearsSimply Red
Included on the 1985 album “Picture Book.” A seven-piece pop band from Manchester formed in 1985.
It’s a pleasantly soothing track featuring Mick’s soulful vocals over a slow, gently flowing rhythm and a wet, mellow melody line.
StarsSimply Red
Simply Red is a band from the United Kingdom.
Centered around vocalist Mick Hucknall, they made their major debut in 1985.
Stars, released in 1991, topped the UK charts.
The song’s lyrics depict a man’s lingering feelings after being dumped, yet the sound remains gentle and romantic.
Englishman In New YorkSting
Included on the 1987 album .
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Nothing Like the Sun.
Born in 1951, he’s a British singer-songwriter.
Set to a mid-tempo, jazz-style rhythm with striking saxophone accents, his understated vocals ride over a smooth, mellow melody and come across incredibly cool.
The break in the middle is a nice touch, too.
And I Love HerThe Beatles
Included on the 1964 album “A Hard Day’s Night.” A four-piece rock band from Liverpool formed in 1960.
An early number, its slow-tempo rhythm and the guitar’s melancholic tone seem to dissolve into the quiet air of the night.
A track you’ll want to listen to attentively.
Your Wildest DreamsThe Moody Blues
Included on the 1986 album “The Other Side of Life.” A three-piece rock band from Birmingham formed in 1964.
Listening to the vocals gliding lightly over a mid-tempo, bass-forward rhythm and a refreshingly poppy melody, you can’t help but think: veterans really are on a different level.
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.