Western Music Winter Song Rankings [2025]

UnfaithfulRihanna92rank/position

Rihanna – Unfaithful (Official Music Video)

Rihanna, an artist from Barbados, a country located around the Caribbean.

In her early days she released reggae tracks, but from the mid period she began singing R&B.

These days she mainly releases dance music.

“Unfaithful” is from her R&B period in the middle of her career, and it showcases the high-quality R&B sound of the 2000s.

While it doesn’t directly take January as its theme, it portrays a woman trying to end a relationship with her partner, so I thought it was perfect for January—a time for a fresh start—and chose it for that reason.

Versace On The FloorBruno Mars93rank/position

Bruno Mars – Versace on the Floor (Official Music Video)

Bruno Mars is an artist whose sophisticated music has earned high praise from discerning music fans around the world.

He’s also a hugely popular artist with strong name recognition in Japan.

Early on he pursued a pop direction; in the middle period he shifted to old-style rock ’n’ roll reminiscent of Elvis Presley; and now his style centers on R&B with disco sounds that evoke the 1980s.

Versace On The Floor is a song released in 2016, a captivating work featuring winter-tinged lyrics and an R&B melody.

Hands To MyselfSelena Gomez94rank/position

Selena Gomez – Hands To Myself

It’s a song that starts quietly, yet sings of an uncontrollable, powerful feeling for someone you love.

Its pleasant rhythm sticks in your ears.

You’ll also find yourself captivated by Selena Gomez’s beautiful, sexy vocals, known for her many romances.

It’s a track adult women can relate to as well.

The WayAriana Grande ft. Mac Miller95rank/position

Ariana Grande – The Way (Official Video) ft. Mac Miller

A collaboration between American singer Ariana Grande and rapper Mac Miller.

Jordin Sparks was involved in the production.

It was released in 2013 and became a hit around the world.

It was inspired by Big Pun’s 1998 track “Still Not a Player.”

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn & Katie Lopez96rank/position

Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (From “Frozen”/Sing-Along)

The popular song from Disney’s Frozen is a quintessential track to listen to on a snowy night.

This song, which portrays Anna’s growth from childhood, is performed by three singers, expressing both the bond between the sisters and their loneliness.

Anna’s pure desire to build a snowman resonates in our hearts, carried by a beautiful melody.

Since the film’s 2013 release, it has continued to be loved around the world, selling over four million copies in the United States.

It’s a perfect song for winter nights when you want to feel close to family and loved ones.

Enjoying it with the movie is great, but listening quietly by a snowy window might be just as nice.

Left And Right (feat. Jung Kook of BTS)Charlie Puth97rank/position

Charlie Puth – Left And Right (feat. Jung Kook of BTS) [Official Video]

Many people like listening to music while driving because you can blast big speakers in a small space.

Some might even only get the chance to listen in stereo when they’re in the car.

With that in mind, a song I highly recommend listening to in stereo is Left and Right by Charlie Puth and Jung Kook.

It’s a love song with an addictive, rhythmic sound, and it features the unique effect of the two singers’ voices coming from the left and right channels.

Don’t Worry, Be HappyBobby McFerrin98rank/position

Bobby McFerrin – Don’t Worry Be Happy (Official Music Video)

As we welcome the New Year and January’s chill sets in, it’s only natural to want to lift our spirits with heartwarming music.

That’s when this 1988 release is just the thing.

As the first a cappella song ever to top the Billboard Hot 100, it held the number-one spot for two weeks.

Its whistled rhythms and Bobby McFerrin’s gentle vocals make it perfect for starting the year on an optimistic note.

The simple message—“Don’t worry, be happy”—resonates with those of us living through challenging times.

Even if you’re late on the rent, its positive lyrics remind you that you can still choose happiness, and that’s sure to give you courage.