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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?

Playlist

Classic Western songs to listen to at night
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1eastNight Before ChristmasSam SmithSam Smith’s Christmas song. It features a soulful waltz (3/4) feel and a relaxed tempo.
2eastCirclesPost MaloneA hit song by Pos-tama, a masterpiece depicting romantic feelings
3eastYellowColdplayAn emotional ballad by Coldplay
4eastEvery Time You Go AwayPaul YoungPaul Young’s classic, a US No. 1 hit
5eastTake You DownSZAA mysterious track to listen to on a summer night
6eastDon’t Know WhyNorah JonesNora Jones's heartwarming music
7eastThat’s What I LikeBruno MarsA classic that fuses funk and swing
8eastGoodnight GoodnightMaroon 5Create a pleasant night with a sophisticated singing voice
9eastBlue MoonMel TorméSummary (20 characters): An adult ballad that richly portrays a romantic story with Mel Tormé’s sweet baritone.
10eastCold Little HeartMichael KiwanukaAn emotional song that portrays conflict and self-loathing
11eastCome Away With MeNorah JonesWith a gentle melody, it longs for quiet moments with a loved one. A signature song by Norah Jones.
12eastBaby I’m A FoolMelody GardotA love song featuring a soft, gentle vocal and a sophisticated jazz sound. It also gained significant popularity in Japan.
13eastJust the Two of UsGrover Washington Jr.Glover’s classic piece for saxophone
14eastAlways On TimeJa Rule feat. AshantiA classic by Ja Rule and Ashanti
15eastDrunk In LoveBeyoncéBeyoncé’s powerful gospel vocals
16eastA Sky Full of StarsColdplayColdplay's moving song
17eastStand By MeBen E. KingThe famous song “Stand by Me” with lyrics by King
18eastStrangers in The NightFrank SinatraSinatra’s smash hits, with the appeal of masterful singing and superb performances
19eastNight BirdsshakatakShakatak made their debut with Night Birds.
20eastPolicy Of TruthDepeche ModeDepeche Mode’s decadent song
21eastDriveSZASZA’s new song portrays a night drive and self-discovery
22eastThe WayAriana Grande feat. Mac MillerThe ultimate collab track for a night meetup
23eastOne LoveBlueA pop masterpiece with a bluesy vibe that resonates at night
24eastNew YorkAlicia KeysAlicia Keys’ classic that matches the nighttime mood
25eastSweet LoveAnita BakerSoulful vocals and a mature, atmospheric track
26eastSecret LoversAtlantic StarrA classic slow-tempo adult R&B group song
27eastHey MaCam’RonHigh-quality rap, timeless masterpiece that transcends generations
28eastLost In Your EyesDebbie GibsonThe debut song is “Electric Youth,” with a wonderful singing voice.
29eastLiving Inside MyselfGino VannelliA talented singer-songwriter from Canada
30eastHollaback GirlGwen StefaniThe allure of dance tunes that resonate through the club
31eastI Miss YouKlymaxxAn emotionally rich classic by a girls’ pop band
32eastAdore YouMiley CyrusMiley’s captivating and moving masterpiece
33eastKiss Of LifeSadeA soothing classic that suits the nighttime ambience
34eastNo ScrubsTLCA melodious R&B song that keeps you company at night
35eastDelicateTerence Trent D’ArbyDebbie Harry and Des’ree’s duet song
36eastThe Downtown LightsThe Blue NileA melancholic classic by a Scottish band
37eastPrivate DancerTina TurnerSignature songs of Tina Turner's comeback, and major collaborations
38eastWhen You Can’t Sleep At NightOf Mice & MenAn acoustic track by Of Mice & Men. Featured on the 2012 album The Flood, which sold over 15,000 copies in its first week.
39eastCome To MeBobby CaldwellBobby Caldwell, the AOR singer who colors the nights of the city
40eastYou’d Be So Nice To Come Home ToHelen Merrill with Clifford BrownA jazz classic, captivatingly sung by Merrill.
41eastStill A Friend Of MineIncognitoIncognito of acid jazz, music that heals the heart
42eastLukaSuzanne VegaA beautiful, moving song that sings about child abuse
43eastMy HumpsThe Black Eyed PeasA masterpiece brimming with electro-style hip-hop vibes
44eastHonestThe ChainsmokersA downer, emotional melody that echoes at night
45eastBed Of RosesBon JoviBon Jovi’s album of moving masterpieces
46eastBack At OneBrian McKnightA classic by an R&B singer that captures the ache of unrequited love
47eastSara SmileDaryl Hall & John OatesA romantic ballad by Hall & Oates
48eastSo Far AwayDire StraitsA classic rock band anthem that resonates with loneliness and emotion
49eastLife In A Northern TownDream AcademyFrom London, a band blending stillness and dynamism
50eastCome UndoneDuran DuranDuran Duran’s eerie rock song
51eastTell me in a whisperEdgar WinterEdgar Winter's Night Album
52eastGive Me The NightGeorge BensonA singer who transitioned from jazz to fusion
53eastOne More TryGeorge MichaelGeorge Michael, soulfully resonant
54eastThe AnthemGood CharlotteA classic punk rock anthem with an exhilarating vibe
55eastSpace CowboyJamiroquaiJamiroquai’s classic floating in the night sky
56eastI Wanna KnowJoeJoe's R&B ballad sets the mood for the night.
57eastShattered DreamsJohnny Hates JazzA classic hit by a two-person pop band from the ’80s
58eastA Song For YouLeon RussellLeon Russell’s classic “A Song for You”
59eastA Nightingale Sang In Berkley SquareManhattan TransferA classic song by The Manhattan Transfer
60eastAntonio’s SongMichael FranksA classic song by a sophisticated AOR artist
61eastRock With YouMichael JacksonMichael’s sexy classic, coloring the night
62eastSexy LoveNe-YoNe-Yo’s classic that colors a sexy night
63eastDays Of Wine & RosesOscar Peterson TrioA virtuoso jazz pianist moves the audience
64eastI Go CrazyPaul DavisSet a major record with music that resonates with the heart
65eastOne More NightPhil CollinsPhil Collins’s heartwarming classic
66eastMore Than ThisRoxy MusicRoxy Music’s masterpiece, thinking of the mythical island
67eastSome DaySUM41A melodious punk masterpiece bursting with exhilaration
68eastBridge over Troubled WaterSimon&GarfunkelGraceful and heartwarming music by a folk duo
69eastTrueSpandau BalletSignature songs of Suru, emotion-filled music
70eastFMSteely DanSteely Dan’s “FM” is a masterpiece.
71eastGood NightThe BeatlesA Beatles classic sung by Ringo Starr
72eastHumanThe Human LeagueA beautiful song by an 80s synth-pop band
73eastMy Ever Changing Moods(Piano Version)The Style CouncilPaul Weller’s band, rich music
74eastTom Traubert’s Blues (Four Sheets to the Wind in Copenhagen)Tom WaitsTom Waits's iconic moving song
75eastAs time goes byTony BennettTony Bennett, the legendary singer
76eastGreatest Love Of AllWhitney HoustonWhitney Houston, a beautiful singing voice
77eastMen In BlackWill SmithWill Smith's hit song—danceable and popular.
78eastThe Blood That Moves The Bodya-haA pop song included on 'Stay on These Roads'
79eastAll My LifeK-Ci & JoJoA sexy, mature collaborative track that's captivating
80eastInto The NightBenny MardonesA hit song that captures the feeling of the night air
81eastSome Day My Prince Will ComeBill Evans TrioSnow White’s song becomes a jazz classic
82eastAmandaBostonA classic song by a Boston-based rock band, released in ’86.
83eastOn & OnErykah BaduSophisticated nighttime music of neo-soul
84eastAlways In My HeadIndia ArieA comfortable neo-soul classic
85eastNo More Lonely NightsPaul McCartneyA wistful love song that keeps you company on lonely nights
86eastNights In White SatinThe Moody BluesA classic song by a British prog band
87eastNo OneAlicia KeysAlicia Keys’s classic, sense of rhythm
88eastI Think I Love YouDweleDeep neo-soul classics to listen to late at night
89eastThank YouEstelleA refreshing song that colors the night: the charm of Estelle
90eastSay YesFloetrySophisticated slow tracks to listen to late at night
91eastNights Over EgyptIncognitoFusion masterpiece with a pleasant tone
92eastOrdinary PeopleJohn LegendAn overwhelming vocal and a floating-feel track to listen to late at night
93eastWhen You Love SomebodyLeela JamesLeela James’s classic that echoes in the middle of the night
94eastFar AwayMarsha AmbrosiusSmooth soul classics to listen to at night
95eastDownMat KearneyA single from Mat Kearney’s 2011 album “Young Love.”
96eastDo YouNe-YoNe-Yo’s late-night song exudes an adult, seductive allure.
97eastStreet LifeRandy CrawfardSmooth classics you want to listen to late at night
98eastLost Without URobin ThickeA Robin Thicke classic with outstanding vocals
99eastAsStevie WonderStevie Wonder’s classic songs to listen to at night
100eastOne HeadlightThe WallflowersA 1996 release by The Wallflowers, regarded as one of the greatest pop songs of all time.
101eastJoy Inside My TearsStevie WonderA guaranteed tear-jerker right from the intro...
102eastHere TonightBrett YoungKaty Perry and COLBIE CA…
103eastTake Me Home, Country RoadsJohn DenverIf you're going to force yourself to listen to new music, then something like this…
104eastTrue ColorsCyndi Lauper“True Colors” was relea…
105eastHelloAdeleIt went across the years 2015 and 2016 and ro...
106eastI’m Not In Love10ccA classy nighttime staple, tinged with melancholy.
107eastHonestyBilly JoelJoel’s music: sounds brimming with the sensibility of New York
108eastSuperman TonightBon JoviAnthems that color the night of Bon Jovi
109eastMinorityGreen DayGreen Day’s exhilarating, fast-paced classic
110eastNo One Is To BlameHoward JonesSinger-songwriter from the United Kingdom
111eastIt’s OverLevel 42The musical evolution and iconic songs of 80s pop bands
112eastNOMeghan TrainorA pop masterpiece that colors the night
113eastSmooth OperatorSadeSinger-songwriter, melodic music
114eastHolding Back The YearsSimply RedClassic songs by a pop band from Manchester
115eastStarsSimply RedSimply Red’s “Stars,” number one in 1991
116eastEnglishman In New YorkStingSophisticated songs by Steve Winwood
117eastAnd I Love HerThe BeatlesAn early masterpiece by the Beatles, a sound that melts into the stillness of the night
118eastYour Wildest DreamsThe Moody BluesMelodies of a rock band and a sophisticated sound
119eastEvery Breath You TakeThe PoliceA rock song by Sting with a jazzy vibe
120eastHappy PeopleR. KellyCharming R&B classics with a soothing vibe
121eastStreet LifeThe Crusaders & Randy CrawfordA classic song by a 70s fusion band
122eastBeautiful GirlsSean KingstonA classic that conveys the charm of reggae-pop