Western songs to listen to when you feel lonely: world classics and popular hits
There are songs that give you courage when you feel lonely, songs that help ease your solitude—so many different styles.
This time, we’re introducing classic Western tracks to listen to when you’re feeling alone.
Surely there are people around you who care about you.
Don’t overthink it—anyone is fine! Try listening while thinking of someone who’s always by your side.
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Western songs to listen to when you feel lonely: World classics and popular tracks (71–80)
Are You Lonesome TonightElvis Presley
A song written in 1926 by songwriters Roy Turk and Lou Handman.
It has been recorded by many artists.
This Elvis version spent six weeks at No.
1 on the Hot 100 chart between November 1960 and January 1961.
It is said that Elvis recorded it with all the studio lights turned off.
All By MySelfEric Carmen
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.
Alone AgainGilbert O’Sullivan
A song said to be one of the most melancholic.
It became Irish singer Gilbert O’Sullivan’s only No.
1 hit in the United States and won Grammy Awards in three categories.
The track is featured in the 1999 film The Virgin Suicides.
I’M SO LONESOME I COULD CRYHank Williams
It is one of the many songs Williams wrote to portray devastating darkness.
It is said to be the most moving of his songs.
He wrote it inspired by his relationship with his first wife, Audrey.
A country music standard, it has been covered over the years in various styles by many artists, including Ray Charles and Bob Dylan.
Let her goPassenger
It’s a breakup song about her.
It makes you think that you mustn’t take the happiness right in front of you for granted.
You might feel you don’t need the sun when it’s hot, but when it’s cold you realize you do.
I think it’s a song that makes you reflect not only on love, but on life as well.
No More Lonely NightsPaul McCartney
The Japanese title “Hitoribocchi no Lonely Night” is a single by Paul McCartney released in 1984.
The song was also included on the album “Give My Regards to Broad Street.
” It’s a gentle love ballad with a slightly melancholic mood that’s very characteristic of Paul.
When Paul says, “I don’t want another lonely night!” his straightforward words convey the loneliness so clearly.
Lonely AvenueRay Charles
A song written by Doc Pomus.
It was released as a single in 1956.
It is said to have been one of the first songs The Beatles rehearsed when they started as a group.
The song has been covered by many artists, including the Everly Brothers and Los Lobos.