Enjoy Spring! Western songs to listen to in April

Learn To FlyFoo Fighters

Foo Fighters – Learn To Fly (Official HD Video)

Foo Fighters are a band that has won numerous awards in the rock categories at the Grammys.

They deliver a distinctive sound to listeners by incorporating post-rock and grunge rock.

Among their songs, the one that’s perfect for spring is Learn To Fly, included on their 1999 album There is Nothing Left to Lose.

It portrays the importance of taking on challenges in life and having courage, with a driving band performance that matches the lyrics.

It’s a rock number where a light, catchy melody unfolds over a heavy, powerful sound.

Give it a listen this April as you take off into a new world.

It Might As Well Be SpringFrank Sinatra

It Might As Well Be Spring

This is a masterpiece that beautifully captures the feeling of spring.

Frank Sinatra’s vocals gently embrace the emotions that sway within the heart.

Written for the 1945 musical film State Fair, the song was featured by Sinatra on several albums.

It portrays the strange stirrings of the heart that make you feel spring’s arrival—even when it isn’t spring.

It’s perfect for those seeking new encounters or change.

Highly recommended for a spring night, listened to by the window.

I’ll Remember AprilFrank Sinatra

I’ll Remember April (Remastered)

A classic Western song with a moody vibe by Frank Sinatra—who also flourished as an actor—that’s perfect for listening to in April.

Starting his career as a singer in the 1930s, Sinatra produced many hit songs.

Even today, his supple, sophisticated baritone captivates listeners.

It’s a recommended classic to enjoy while gazing at cherry blossoms with a lover or on your own, letting you savor a touch of grown-up elegance.

It also makes ideal background music for enjoying spring with a drink in hand.

Whippin’ PiccadillyGomez

Gomez – Whippin’ Piccadilly

A light pop-rock tune perfect for spring that sings about the joy of travel and fond memories.

It’s included on Bring It On, the debut album released in 1998 by the British indie band Gomez.

The lyrics, depicting a day spent with friends, evoke the cheerfulness of spring.

Set in Manchester, it captures student life and friendship with a breezy rhythm.

The portrayal of young people trying to make the most of their limited time is striking.

How about using it as background music when you head out with friends in April, at the start of a new season?

Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra)Gotye

Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) [Official Music Video]

“Somebody That I Used To Know” is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Gotye.

He broke through in Australia in 2006 and became an artist to watch.

Released in 2011, this song gained worldwide popularity and became his signature track.

Featuring New Zealand singer-songwriter Kimbra, its distinctive sound and the powerful vocals in the chorus are so catchy that you’ll want to listen to it over and over.

GraveyardHalsey

Halsey – Graveyard

“Graveyard” by American singer Halsey.

Over its heavy beat, she delivers lyrics filled with conviction.

This April, as the world shifts dramatically, it feels like the right moment to reassess our dreams and future.

It’s a song that helps us reaffirm the things that keep us from being swept along by others.

You should be sadHalsey

Halsey – You should be sad

Singer Halsey’s breakup song “You should be sad.” You might call it a classic revenge-tinged lament in Japanese terms—the title is striking and impactful—but the lyrics themselves encourage you to keep looking forward even through heartbreak.

It’s a message I especially want women to hear, and it might even give you the power to find a new love!