Foreign songs you want to listen to in the morning: background music for the breakfast table

RunawayLove and Theft

Love and Theft – Runaway

At first glance, this group looks like an ordinary rock band, but they’re actually a country music–style band.

I don’t think they’re all that popular in Japan, yet their plays have surpassed one million, so it seems they’re getting solid results in the U.

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The songs are well-balanced too, so I believe they’ve got real ability.

Mama TriedMerle Haggard

Merle Haggard – Mama Tried (Live)

April 6, 1937 – February 6, 2016.

Gained attention for traditional music blended with a new style of vocal harmony and the introduction of the electric guitar.

“Mama Tried” is a very cool guitar-driven song released in 1968.

Every Breath You TakeThe Police

The Police – Every Breath You Take (Official Music Video)

Widely recognized as a gentle love song yet often cited as one of the most misunderstood tracks, this song was revealed by Sting, the lead vocalist of The Police, to be “a song about jealousy, surveillance, and possession.” He says it was born from a kind of passion to control the other person.

Maybe You’re the ReasonThe Japanese House

The Japanese House – Maybe You’re the Reason

The Japanese House’s “Maybe You’re the Reason” has a mellow vibe.

I want to listen to this song when I wake up and ease myself into a groovy mood in the morning! The airy vocals and fluffy sound are like the morning light.

It might be nice to think about what kind of day you want to have while listening to this track!

Just the Way You AreBilly Joel

Billy Joel – Just the Way You Are (Official Audio)

Included on the 1977 album “The Stranger.” Born in 1949, a singer-songwriter from New York State.

It’s a gentle track where his richly emotive vocals ride over a slow, smoothly flowing rhythm and a mellow, softly resonant ballad melody—easy on the ears.

The Way You Make Me FeelMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – The Way You Make Me Feel (Official Video)

Included on the 1987 album “Bad.” Born in 1958, a singer-songwriter from Indiana.

The mid-tempo, light rhythm and the incredibly poppy, catchy melody line make you think, “That’s Michael,” without a doubt.

Listening to it really puts you in a buoyant mood.

Let’s GoWang Chung

Wang Chung – Let’s Go

Included on the 1986 album “Mosaic.” A London-based duo formed in 1980.

The mid-tempo drum and bass rhythm flows along with a light, poppy melody line that’s easy on the ears and lifts your mood as you listen.

It’s a track that’s been crafted really nicely.