Classic and Popular Western Songs to Listen to in June
For many Japanese people, June is the rainy season with lots of rain and no public holidays—so aside from things like the “June bride,” the month might carry a slightly negative impression.
Looking abroad, though, in places like Europe June often brings mild weather and a comfortable time of year.
So this time, under the theme “Western songs to listen to in June,” we’re picking out tracks across genres that are directly about June or feature June as a keyword in the lyrics!
While sensing the different images of June in Japan and overseas, we’ve also selected songs that can lift your spirits even through day after day of rain—so don’t miss it!
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Classic and popular Western songs to listen to in June (71–80)
June Is as Cold as DecemberThe Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers were a duo of brothers, Don and Phil Everly, who were active in the early 1960s.
Their exquisite harmonies, created by their two voices, are especially striking.
This song is about an attractive, love-shy girl who was wounded in June.
You can sense how deeply she was hurt—so much so that a wounded June feels as cold as December.
JuneTigers Jaw
Featuring Brianna Collins as the sole female member on vocals and keyboards, this band enjoys immense popularity among American indie rock fans.
Released in 2017, this track appears on their fifth studio album, SPIN, which reached No.
13 on the Billboard album charts.
Centered on a wistful, nostalgic melody, their straightforward guitar rock irresistibly captures the hearts of indie rock lovers.
Under the gloomy, rainy June skies, put on this song and let it lift your spirits with a refreshing vibe!
Rain DogsTom Waits
A song from American singer-songwriter Tom Waits’s eighth album, Rain Dogs, released in 1985.
This album was selected by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the “100 Greatest Albums of the 1980s.”
Masterpieces and Popular Western Songs to Listen to in June (81–90)
With YouTyler Shaw
Tyler Shaw is a Canadian actor and singer.
After winning the Canadian music competition show ‘MuchMusic Coca-Cola Covers Contest 2012,’ he made his debut that same year with the single ‘Kiss Goodnight,’ proving himself a talented artist.
His 2018 single ‘With You,’ rearranged as a wedding-version music video titled ‘With You (Wedding Version),’ is the perfect number for June.
It’s a moderately pop yet calm ballad, so if you’re planning a June wedding, this track would be a great choice to play at the ceremony!
Rainy Day WomanWaylon Jennings
This is a song produced by American country music artist Waylon Jennings and released in 1974.
It reached No.
2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001, but passed away the following year, in 2002.
Surfin’ U.S.A.The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys were a legendary rock band based in California, USA.
Their signature song from the 1963 album Surfin’ U.
S.
A.
is said to have sparked a surfing boom among young people.
Beyond the refreshing sound and harmonies, the lyrics—introducing surf spots all across America one after another—fill listeners with excitement.
It’s a perfect track for June’s rainy season, sure to blow away the muggy mood.
I recommend listening while cruising along the coast on a drive.
Just like the lyric says, it’ll make you feel like you “can’t wait till June,” guaranteed!
Flaming JuneBT
Brian Transeau is an American artist better known by his nickname “BT.
” He is recognized for electronic music featuring advanced programming techniques and a distinctive rhythmic style known as “stutter.
” This track, one of BT’s most famous, is a collaboration with German producer and DJ Paul van Dyk.