Classic and Popular Western Songs to Listen to in June

Why Does It Always Rain On Me?Travis

Travis – Why Does It Always Rain On Me? (Official HD Music Video)

It’s a single from The Man Who, the second album by the Scottish band Travis, produced by their frontman Fran Healy.

It was a hit in the UK, Australia, and Japan, and became the song that brought the band worldwide attention.

June in JanuaryDean Martin

June In January (Remastered)

A versatile artist known as an actor and host, and also famous as a member of the Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra, this is one of his especially sultry, mellow numbers.

As the title suggests, it’s a love song themed around June.

It’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to slowly while sipping a coffee.

And wow, what a handsome guy!

Rainy Day in JuneThe Kinks

Rainy Day in June

It says, “On this rainy day in June, there’s no hope and no reason,” but the nuance isn’t the same as Japan’s June rain—that is, the rainy season.

As the term “June bride” suggests, June is the driest time of year in much of Europe.

Despite that, the song is about relentless, merciless rain.

It’s saying that rain falling in a season that’s usually sunny has neither hope nor reason.

Space BoundEminem

Eminem – Space Bound

Since the late 1990s, Eminem has been a rare artist who has set countless legends not only within the hip-hop scene but across genres.

Even in the 2020s, he continues to reign with undiminished presence and talent.

Here, I’d like to introduce a track he released in June 2011.

With the melancholy resonance of acoustic guitar and rap that hammers out urgent emotion, the song brings Eminem’s lyrical side fully to the forefront.

It also drew attention for sampling tracks by R.

E.

M.

and Nick Cave & Warren Ellis.

There’s a line about turning himself into a rocket ship, likening the heart of the one he longs for to the moon, and traveling 250,000 miles on a clear June night—a sentiment that somehow leaves a trace of sorrow.

Make It RainEd Sheeran

Make It Rain

Make It Rain, created by Northern Irish musician Foy Vance.

This song, imbued with the powerful message “let it rain,” garnered attention when globally renowned British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran performed it.

His impassioned vocals resonate, matching the melancholy mood of a rainy day.

Be sure to check out the emotional lyrics that speak to needing the rain that brings change to life.

It’s a bluesy track brimming with the appeal of a grown man—perfect for listening on a rainy day.

The Last Day of June 1934Al Stewart

Al Stewart – The Last Day of June 1934

Al Stewart, a Scottish musician indispensable to any discussion of British folk, drew attention with songs themed around historical events.

“The Last Day of June 1934,” included on his 1973 album Past, Present & Future, is a song that portrays various scenes from June 1934.

His refreshing vocals, set against a nostalgic band sound, leave a strong impression.

Be sure to listen to this number brimming with poetic charm.

Rainy Day in JuneAlan Jackson

Alan Jackson – Rainy Day In June

A rain-themed song by American country musician Alan Jackson.

It portrays someone on a rainy day in June wishing for blue skies.

The gently played piano and guitar intertwine with the tender vocals, creating a very warm atmosphere.

Doesn’t it feel more like a soft, steady drizzle than a heavy downpour?