[2025] A Compilation of Western Songs Whose Titles Start with A

Autumn LeavesBill Evans

Autumn Leaves (Album Version – (Take 1))

The pianist Bill Evans’s 1960 masterpiece Portrait in Jazz is known as a work that changed the history of the jazz trio, characterized by “interplay,” where piano, bass, and drums engage in an equal musical conversation.

Even familiar standards reveal fresh faces under the trio’s spell.

A key highlight is the thrilling development in which the bass steps beyond mere accompaniment to trade melodic lines with the piano.

It’s a perfect album for those who want to savor the intense dialogue between instruments and the profound depths of jazz improvisation.

AcknowledgementJohn Coltrane

A Love Supreme, Pt. I – Acknowledgement

A giant of the jazz world, saxophonist John Coltrane is known for expressing his spiritual quest through music in the work A Love Supreme.

Released in 1965, this album is a four-part suite imbued with gratitude and prayer to God.

It achieved great commercial and critical success and is highly praised by Rolling Stone magazine as well.

Marked by a tension and sacred atmosphere that belie its one-take recording, the performance—like a dialogue of souls among the band members—is breathtaking.

It’s the perfect record for those who want to experience the depth of jazz improvisation or immerse themselves fully in music.

Listen closely to this epic sonic story.

Ai No CorridaQuincy Jones

Ai No Corrida

With its passionate horn section and buoyant beat, this danceable track instantly transforms the atmosphere into something dazzling.

True to its theme of “The Love Bullfight,” said to be inspired by Japanese cinema, it paints the push-and-pull of romance and blazing adventures with a sophisticated sound.

The mastermind is the legendary American producer Quincy Jones.

Featured on the acclaimed 1981 album The Dude, released in March of that year, the piece earned high praise, including a Grammy Award.

A truly lavish number that brings together star musicians like Herbie Hancock! Put it on at a party or event, and it’s sure to get everyone moving across generations.

It might also be perfect for a night with a slightly grown-up vibe.

A Cautionary TaleSabbat

A Cautionary Tale (2007 Remaster)

Sabbat, the band that led England’s thrash metal scene, and their “A Cautionary Tale.” With literary lyrics based on Faust—the story of a man who makes a pact with the devil—this masterpiece opened a new door for thrash metal.

It’s a highly addictive track that has captivated many with the contrast between its ferocious sound and its dramatic storytelling.

Many listeners find they can’t get the melodic twin-guitar phrases out of their heads, surfacing for a moment amid the toxic riffs that rage like a storm.

Another defining feature is Martin Walkyier’s storytelling-style vocals, which accentuate the eeriness and tragedy of this cautionary tale.

All I WantA Day To Remember

A Day To Remember – All I Want

Hailing from the United States, A Day to Remember is an innovative band that boldly fuses tank-like metalcore with sun-bright pop punk.

The way vocalist Jeremy McKinnon switches from ferocious death growls to exhilaratingly crisp clean vocals in an instant makes you wonder how many singers the band actually has.

Since their debut, they’ve enjoyed major commercial success, with many of their albums going gold.

Their music is brimming with a boundless positivity that seems to say, “Blow away any hardship with a smile.” Heavy yet accessible—why not experience this intriguing sensation for yourself?

ApacheIncredible Bongo Band

Incredible Bongo Band – Apache

When it comes to the “national anthem” of hip-hop, this is the one! This truly legendary track comes from the American studio project, the Incredible Bongo Band.

Featured on their 1973 album Bongo Rock, it boasts an unforgettable guitar riff and explosively cool percussion with bongos and congas.

Even as an instrumental, it has a gripping sense of drama that seizes the listener.

The fierce break later highlighted by DJ Kool Herc went on to influence countless artists.

It was even used in a car commercial in 2001.

When you want to lift your spirits to the max, why not surrender to this powerful groove?

Amen BrotherThe Winstons

The Winstons – Amen Brother

This is the legendary track by the American funk-soul group The Winstons, whose mere seven-second drum solo changed the course of music history forever.

Released in May 1969 as the B-side of a single, it’s an instrumental that brilliantly fuses the solemnity of gospel with the energetic groove of funk.

The sudden drum break that appears within it has such a powerful impact and raw resonance that many listeners find themselves instantly captivated.

This rhythmic pattern later became known as the “Amen Break,” the musical DNA sampled in thousands of tracks from hip-hop to drum and bass.

It’s also known for being used in the theme song of the animated series Futurama.

If you want to experience a moment when musical creativity explodes, this is a track that will satisfy that intellectual curiosity.