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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?

Classic Western Songs to Listen to at Night (41–50)

Come UndoneDuran Duran

Duran Duran – Come Undone (Official Music Video)
Come UndoneDuran Duran

Included on the 1993 album “Duran Duran.” A four-piece rock band from Birmingham formed in 1978.

The moody, mid-tempo rhythm and the guitar’s intriguingly elusive tone are strikingly ear-catching.

Set against a sleek melody, Simon’s richly expressive vocals, together with the song’s title, convey a strong sense of alluring mystique.

Great Western Songs to Listen to at Night (51–60)

Tell me in a whisperEdgar Winter

Tell Me in a Whisper-Edgar winter 1975
Tell me in a whisperEdgar Winter

Japanese title: “Please Give Me Love.” Edgar Winter is a musician from the United States.

The 1975 album that includes this song is also full of nocturnal imagery.

Its very name is “Jasmine Nightdreams.” It evokes the heady scent of jasmine and the image of white petals faintly floating in the darkness, brimming with a mysterious, seductive mood.

Give Me The NightGeorge Benson

George Benson – Give Me The Night (12”)
Give Me The NightGeorge Benson

George Benson is a fusion guitarist and singer from the United States.

Although he initially played gritty, down-to-earth jazz, from the late 1970s he gradually shifted toward a more fusion-oriented sound.

Then, on his 1980 album Give Me the Night, he took on the vocals himself, and it became a hit.

One More TryGeorge Michael

George Michael – One More Try
One More TryGeorge Michael

Included on the 1987 album Faith.

Born in 1963.

A London-born singer-songwriter.

The slow, gently unfolding rhythm and the pipe-organ-like keyboard tones carry a melody that seeps into the heart, and his soulful singing over it really hits you in the chest.

The AnthemGood Charlotte

Good Charlotte – The Anthem (Official Video)
The AnthemGood Charlotte

It’s a classic by Good Charlotte, whose high-energy punk rock sound and polished vocals convey the pride of having survived the rock warring era.

Its refined melodic sense sticks with you, making it a refreshing track that’s perfect for night drives or walks.

Space CowboyJamiroquai

Jamiroquai – Space Cowboy (Official Video)
Space CowboyJamiroquai

This classic by Jamiroquai features a distinctive, floating vibe where uniquely soaring vocals fit perfectly with a disco-funk and acid jazz mood.

It’s crafted to let your mind drift into the cosmos at night, making it an accomplished piece you can return to and enjoy time and again.

I Wanna KnowJoe

Joe – I Wanna Know (Official Video)
I Wanna KnowJoe

A classic by Joe, where his adult, sexy male vocals pair perfectly with a solid rhythm-and-blues style, resulting in a sultry track.

The track and vocal textures align flawlessly with a late-night mood, giving the piece a striking presence.