A Compilation of Western Songs with Titles Starting with C [2025]

Cry Me a RiverJulie London

Cry Me a River

This is the debut album of American singer Julie London and a landmark that shines in the history of jazz vocals.

Essential to any discussion of this album is its bold lineup of just guitar and bass.

Over that spare backing, Julie London’s whispering voice was sensual and came to be called a “smoky voice.” That said, what she sings here is the pain of heartbreak.

The track “Cry Me a River” became a massive hit, selling three million copies and turning into her signature song.

Its intimacy—like she’s singing right into your ear—and its sultry atmosphere likely shocked many first-time listeners.

City BoyDonkeyboy

Donkeyboy – City Boy (Official video)

Donkeyboy is a Norwegian band bringing the sparkle of ’80s pop into the present.

Their sound—glittering synthesizers intertwined with airy, echo-drenched vocals—is irresistibly appealing.

Their debut single “Ambitions,” released in 2009, achieved the remarkable feat of topping the Norwegian charts consecutively along with the follow-up “Sometimes.” That same year, they swept three categories at a music awards show, including Best New Artist, and were chosen to join the tour of legendary seniors a-ha—an episode that speaks volumes about their talent.

This crystal-clear Scandinavian synth-pop is perfect for a drive or whenever you want to lift your mood.

You’re sure to get hooked.

Come HomeOneRepublic

Come Home

This is a heart-wrenching ballad by the American pop-rock band OneRepublic.

The simple words that merely repeat “come home” end up piercing the heart all the more deeply.

The stillness of nights spent apart from someone precious and a love that only grows stronger are carried by the beautiful piano melody.

The song is included on their 2007 debut album, Dreaming Out Loud, and was also featured in the TV series The Vampire Diaries.

If you’re in a long-distance relationship and aching for your partner, you’ll surely find your feelings reflected in its poignant world.

Listen to it on a lonely night, and it just might bring you to tears.

Come Back… Be HereTaylor Swift

Come Back… Be Here

Have you ever had a sudden moment when you miss your partner so much that you find yourself wishing, “I want you here right now”? This song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift captures exactly those earnest feelings of a long-distance relationship.

Featured on her October 2012 album Red and later re-recorded, it conveys, with aching clarity, the frustration of a distance that can’t be bridged by phone calls alone, set against an acoustic backdrop.

Anyone who has felt the growing anxiety and loneliness while apart will immediately recognize this pain.

On nights when you can’t hold back the urge to see the one you love, this song will surely be by your side.

CabinessenceThe Beach Boys

Cabinessence (Remastered 2001)

“Cabinessence,” included on the Beach Boys’ 1969 album 20/20.

It’s said to have originally been a core track of the legendary unfinished album Smile, where Brian Wilson’s genius and artistry truly exploded.

It’s an experimental piece: you’re lulled by a pastoral banjo melody, only to be startled by kaleidoscopic shifts as the scenes suddenly change.

Anecdotes among the band members about the lyrics may also speak to the song’s intricate allure.

It’s pop yet profound—why not experience this grand sonic journey that feels like watching a single, sweeping film?

Chicken StrutThe Meters

The Meters – Chicken Strut

The Meters, who were active in New Orleans, are a legendary band known as pioneers of funk.

Their third album, Struttin’, marked a bold shift from their previously instrumental-heavy approach by including vocal tracks for the first time.

From the R&B chart-stirring Chicken Strut onward, the uniquely New Orleans, tenacious groove runs throughout the album.

The raw performances—so vivid you can almost hear the band members breathing—and the jam session-like spontaneity make it an incredibly compelling listen.

This gritty yet comfortable sound went on to have a major influence on later hip-hop.

Circe + S.T. (VFTL Rework)Voices From The Lake

Circe + S.T. (VFTL Rework)

This is the self-titled work by Voices from the Lake, the duo of Italy’s Donato Dozzy and Neel.

It features a distinctive sound with no explicit beat, delicately layering natural noises like water droplets and wind.

The acoustics feel as if you’re listening from the bottom of a quiet lake, offering a deep immersion that can make time seem to stop.

As you surrender yourself to the music, there’s a curious sensation that your thoughts are gradually set free.

It may be the perfect album for stepping away from the rush of everyday life and quietly journeying through a world of sound.