Classic and Popular Western Songs to Listen to in June

Drops of JupiterTrain

Train – Drops of Jupiter (Official Video)

They’re a band that delivers the sincere sound of American rock and enjoys popularity across generations.

Their rich vocals and bold, continental sound continue to exude a timeless appeal.

Train achieved their global breakthrough with their second album, Drops of Jupiter, released in 2001.

The title track, Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me), is a magnificent ballad adorned with sweeping strings and beautiful piano tones, and it became one of the band’s signature songs, winning at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards.

The lyrics, which reflect on a mother who passed away from lung cancer, are composed with evocative imagery of stars and seasons—and the word “June” makes a clear appearance.

Take a look at the lyrics yourself to see how it’s used.

Seven Days In Sunny JuneJamiroquai

Jamiroquai – Seven Days In Sunny June

Emerging from the acid jazz boom of the 1990s and eventually achieving worldwide popularity and recognition, Jamiroquai stands out.

Centered around vocalist and frontman Jason Kay, the band is notable for its fluid lineup despite being structured as a band.

Their sound—encompassing rock, jazz, funk, and electronica—is so distinctive that it allows no imitators.

While Jamiroquai’s music often evokes a stylish, urban-night vibe, the track released in 2005 preserves that sophisticated flavor while also brimming with a fresh, June-sunshine air.

Although the UK is known for frequent rain, it’s interesting to listen with the fact in mind that, unlike Japan, June actually has the least rainfall there.

JuneBriston Marone

Briston Maroney – June [Official Audio]

Briston Maroney is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for music that blends elements of indie folk and rock.

This work was written during a period of heightened self-reflection in Maroney’s life, and it explores his dreams and expectations—and how they differed from reality.

From the chorus lyrics, you can sense the discomfort and dissatisfaction that can arise when something long desired finally comes true, conveying a universal message that many can relate to.

It stands as an important piece alongside “Sunflower” and “Ultrapure,” and was released in December 2017.

Why not listen to this song, which touches on the subtleties of life, under the June rainy skies?

Here Comes The Rain AgainEurythmics

Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart – Here Comes The Rain Again (Remastered)

“Here Comes the Rain Again” is a song released in 1984 by the British new wave duo Eurythmics, depicting a melancholic mood and the beauty of darkness.

It reached No.

4 on the U.

S.

Billboard chart.

It has been sampled by many artists, including Madonna.

Rainy Night HouseJoni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell – Rainy Night House – Live 1974

Joni Mitchell is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, and painter.

Rolling Stone has hailed her as “one of the greatest songwriters ever.” Her songs, drawing from folk, pop, rock, and jazz, reflect social and environmental ideals as well as feelings of romance, confusion, and joy.

Bye JuneThe Smashing Pumpkins

Bye June (Ignoffo Sessions / 2012 Mix)

A band that stands alongside Nirvana and Pearl Jam as a defining alternative rock act of the ’90s and enjoys worldwide popularity.

In Japan, they’re also affectionately known as “Suma-pan.” The song I’m introducing here belongs to the gentler side of their musical range—though they’re known for a band ensemble that masterfully weaves between quiet and loud, capable of crafting both fiercely heavy tracks and delicate ballads that feel like they might shatter at a touch.

This particular piece dates back to the band’s earliest days and was included on the 1991 EP Lull.

Sung with just acoustic guitar accompaniment, it’s a fine track that showcases the lyricism of the group’s central figure, Billy Corgan.

Just as the title suggests, it’s the perfect song to listen to during a rainy June.

Crying In The RainThe Everly Brothers

Everly Brothers – Crying In The Rain

It is a single released in 1962 by the country duo The Everly Brothers.

It reached No.

6 on the U.

S.

pop chart.

In 1989, it was covered by the Norwegian pop band A-ha.