When you’re hurting and feel like you want to disappear… timeless Western songs to listen to at times like these

Move on UpCurtis Mayfield

Move on Up (Extended Version)

Move On Up, left to us by the great American musician Curtis Mayfield, is a classic R&B song that has continued to be loved since its 1970 release.

Even just listening purely to his soaring, beautiful voice and the lively melody will lift your spirits.

As the title suggests, its message of “keep your head up and move forward” gives you a push when you stumble or feel lost.

It’s a track that sweeps away anxieties like the clear sky after rain!

Foolish HeartSteve Perry

Steve Perry – Foolish Heart

A song sung from the perspective of a man in painfully deep loneliness.

Written by former Journey member Steve Perry, it was released as a single in 1984.

The track reached No.

18 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It has been covered by artists such as Filipino singer Nina and Scottish pop singer Sheena Easton.

Eblouie par la nuitZAZ

ZAZ – Eblouie par la nuit (Clip officiel)

ZAZ, known as one of France’s leading artists, captivates with her husky voice and exceptional expressiveness, earning great popularity not only in France but across Europe.

Among her songs, the one I recommend when you’re feeling down or going through a tough time is Eblouie par la nuit.

Its lyrics are philosophically complex in a very French way, but the melody is crafted to be deeply encouraging.

When you feel like there’s nothing more you can do, give it a listen.

Feeling GoodNina Simone

Nina Simone – Feeling Good (Official Video)

When you’re feeling down or going through a tough time, many people want to listen to songs that lift them up, even if they have to push themselves a bit.

Feeling Good is a work I highly recommend for people like that.

The singer is the legendary artist Nina Simone, who was also an active participant in the civil rights movement.

This song features her deep vocals and lyrics that feel almost philosophical about life, and it has been loved by many listeners.

It’s a powerful track that can encourage you and give you strength, so be sure to check it out.

All By MySelfEric Carmen

Eric Carmen – All By MySelf (HQ)

It is based on Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No.

2 (written in 1901), and its choral section is taken from “Let’s Pretend,” a song Eric Carmen wrote in 1973 for the band Raspberries, of which he was a member.

The song is about emotions that everyone feels at some point in life.

It was covered by Celine Dion in 1996.