Beautiful, lovely Western music. A roundup of recommended classic songs.
Even if you don’t understand English or don’t usually listen to Western music, songs with beautiful, pure melodies and sounds can be easy to enjoy.
The greatness of music itself transcends language barriers, and many people probably started listening to Western music with a beautiful ballad.
With that in mind, we’ve gathered timeless classics of Western music with stunning, graceful beauty—recommended especially for beginners, regardless of era or genre.
Please enjoy these wonderful songs that may move you to tears with their beauty or fill you with warmth.
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Beautiful and lovely Western music. A roundup of recommended classic songs (21–30)
Castle on the HillEd Sheeran
A heartwarming song filled with love for one’s hometown and memories of youth.
It vividly depicts Ed Sheeran’s childhood experiences and adventures with friends, resonating deeply with listeners.
The lyrics weave in the beautiful landscapes of Suffolk and a sense of nostalgia symbolized by Framlingham Castle.
Released in January 2017, the track appears on the album ÷ (Divide) and became a global hit.
It was also used in the trailer for the animated film Ferdinand.
It’s a song to play when you want to look back on fond memories or for those who are far from home.
You’re BeautifulJames Blunt
This is a moving song about unrequited love by British singer-songwriter James Blunt.
Released in May 2005, it was inspired by his experience of unexpectedly seeing a former lover on the subway with a new partner.
Featured on the album “Back to Bedlam,” it became a major hit, reaching number one in 13 countries worldwide.
In Japan, it was used as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “Kobayakawa Nobuki no Koi” and as a commercial song for the Toyota Vitz.
Although it may sound romantic at first, it actually conveys bittersweet feelings and complex emotions, resonating deeply with those who have experienced heartbreak or parting.
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Chasing CarsSnow Patrol
A signature song by Snow Patrol that weaves a universally resonant story of love.
Released in 2006 by the Scottish band, this piece captivated many with its simple melody and candid lyrics.
Included on the album Eyes Open, it gained worldwide attention after being featured in the U.
S.
TV drama Grey’s Anatomy.
It remained on the UK Singles Chart for 111 weeks and surpassed one million sales in the UK in 2013.
Long cherished as a song that accompanies life’s significant moments—such as weddings and memorial services—it continues to be beloved.
Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters
The Carpenters’ songs, still beloved in Japan, are so well known that they even appear in textbooks, thanks in part to Karen Carpenter’s beautiful voice.
Released in May 1973, this work is a classic that resonates in the heart alongside fond memories.
It wraps the memorable tunes that once flowed from the radio in our youth in a gentle, warm melody and vocal.
Like a reunion with a long-lost friend, it offers a feeling that is both nostalgic and refreshingly new.
It may be perfect to play at occasions like weddings or farewells, when looking back on memories with someone special.
All of MeJohn Legend
A heartfelt love anthem is powerfully sung by American singer-songwriter John Legend.
This piece is a piano ballad he dedicated to his fiancée (now his wife), expressing unconditional love that embraces every part of the other person.
Released as a single in August 2013, it was included on the album Love in the Future, which came out in September of the same year.
In May 2014, it reached No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts.
Known for its deep emotional expression and outstanding piano performance, it has become a popular wedding standard.
It’s a recommended song for anyone looking to deepen their bond with a loved one.
Two GhostsHarry Styles
The poignant ballad woven by British artist Harry Styles delicately portrays a lost love.
Set to a melody infused with country and folk-rock elements, it reflects on memories with a former lover and the changes that followed.
Released in August 2017, the song appears on the album “Harry Styles” and captured the hearts of many fans.
With its distinctive slide guitar, the piece symbolically expresses a relationship that has ended and personal transformation.
It’s a recommended track for those seeking to heal the pain of heartbreak or to reflect on their past selves.
Beautiful DayU2
This is a song of hope released in October 2000 by U2, the rock band that represents Ireland.
It’s a gentle work that encourages you to find a certain light even when you feel like your heart is about to break.
At the 2001 Grammy Awards, it won three categories including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
As the lead single from the album “All That You Can’t Leave Behind,” it topped charts in several countries, including Australia and Canada.
Their performance at the 2002 Super Bowl halftime show reached many hearts yearning for recovery after the 9/11 attacks.
It’s a track that can give you great strength when tomorrow’s first step feels heavy, or when you’re trying to take a new step forward.