[2025 Edition] Western songs to listen to in May: A roundup of recommended popular tracks

The Animal SongSavage Garden

Savage Garden – The Animal Song (Official Video)

Savage Garden, an Australian band that became a massive hit in the English-speaking world in the late 1990s.

The band has a very unusual lineup: it consists of two members—vocalist Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones, who single-handedly handles keyboards, guitar, and programming.

Their music is largely rooted in rock and pop, and they produced several hit songs.

The Animal Song is one of those hits, known for its energetic, animal-themed lyrics.

It’s a great recommendation for shaking off the May blues!

Soak Up The SunSheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow – Soak Up The Sun

This Billboard No.

1 hit is a single by American artist Sheryl Crow, released in the spring of 2002.

It became a staple on the radio that summer.

The music video was filmed on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.

Fly As MeSilk Sonic

Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic – Fly As Me (LIVE BET Soul Train Awards 2021)

Silk Sonic is the duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .

Paak.

They began activity in 2021, and their retro sound—evocative of 1970s neo-soul and the opposite of today’s trends—is particularly striking.

One of their standout songs is Fly As Me.

It blends disco and soul, resulting in a bright dance track that feels as if James Brown has returned to the present day.

Highly recommended for lifting your spirits in the often gloomy month of May.

Here Comes The SunThe Beatles

The Beatles – Here Comes The Sun (2019 Mix)

Produced by George Harrison, this song was first released on the 1969 album Abbey Road.

As one of his songs from his time with The Beatles, it is among his most well-known.

With its beautiful acoustic guitar tones, the song has been covered by many artists.

Let Forever BeThe Chemical Brothers

The Chemical Brothers – Let Forever Be

A 1999 track by the British big beat band The Chemical Brothers.

It also features vocals by Oasis’s Noel Gallagher, who contributed to the lyrics.

It became one of their biggest hits in the United States.

Boys Don’t CryThe Cure

The Cure – Boys Don’t Cry

A 1979 single release by the British alternative rock band The Cure.

The song portrays a man who has given up on winning back his lost love, holding back his tears.

It’s a track distinguished by its melodic bass line.

Such Great HeightsThe Postal Service

The Postal Service – Such Great Heights [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

A 2003 single by the American indie pop band The Postal Service.

It has been used in many commercials, including for the TV drama Veronica Mars, the discount retailer Target, the delivery company UPS, and M&M’s chocolates.