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!
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Masterpieces and Popular Western Songs to Listen to in June (41–50)
June, After DarkElliot Root
It’s a rhythmic yet heart-piercing guitar rock track.
The song is by Elliott Root, a band from Nashville, Tennessee, released in 2015.
The lyrics describe waiting for “you” in a park on a June night.
Rather than a narrative, it evokes a wistful scene, conveying a message steeped in longing.
Beneath the understated arrangement, emotions sway and surge.
It’s a deeply nuanced piece—one to sit with and savor on a solitary night.
June is Busting Out All OverFrank Wess
If you’re throwing a house party during the rainy season, this kind of groovy number is exactly what you want to hear! An up-tempo jazz track with an irresistible lightness that gets your body moving before you know it.
It’s so comfortable it makes you forget the dreary, humid weather, and on the flip side, it’s a tune that’ll have you dancing and working up a sweat.
It’ll make both your body and your spirit feel joyful and at ease—no doubt about it!
A Little Bit Of RainFred Neil
Fred Neil was an American folk singer-songwriter active from the 1960s to the early 1970s.
His songs became well known after being performed by other musicians.
He is also famous for having spent many years working to protect dolphins.
Singin’ in the RainGene Kelly
A signature song from the 1952 musical film Singin’ in the Rain.
It was ranked No.
3 on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Songs.
Although the song has been beloved for many years, Gene Kelly’s version is considered the definitive one.
It’s Raining MenGeri Halliwell
Former Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell is known not only as a solo pop singer-songwriter but also as a designer, author, and actress.
“It’s Raining Men” is her cover of a song originally released in 1986 by The Weather Girls.
Early Morning RainGordon Lightfoot
This is a song composed by the Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot.
The idea for the song came to him on a rainy day in Los Angeles, when, feeling homesick during his stay there, he went out to LAX to watch planes taking off and landing.
Belly Of JuneHorse Feathers
Horse Feathers is an American indie folk band that delivers acoustic songs brimming with a sense of the seasons.
“Belly of June,” from their 2010 album Thistled Spring, is a track that helps you spend even the muggiest rainy day feeling refreshed.
Its warm acoustic sound, featuring banjo and violin, really tugs at the heart.
It’s also recommended for fans of folk traditions and healing music.
Why not spend a gentle, peaceful moment with their tender performance?