[2025] Classic Western songs to celebrate the New Year: Popular tracks to kick off the year
When it comes to New Year’s in Japan, we can’t help but think of traditional Japanese music for the background, right?
For all the Western music lovers out there, even for New Year’s celebration BGM, we’d love for you to choose classic hits from the West.
With that in mind, this time we’re bringing you an article focused on Western songs that celebrate the New Year!
There are plenty of playlists like “Western songs to listen to at Christmas,” but a list of Western tracks for ringing in the New Year is actually pretty rare, isn’t it?
Of course, we’ve included famous songs that straightforwardly celebrate the New Year, as well as positive tracks perfect for kicking off a fresh year and some curveball selections too—so it’s a lineup recommended even for deep-cut Western music fans.
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[2025] Classic Western songs to celebrate the New Year: Popular tracks to kick off the year (21–30)
New Year’s ResolutionCamera Obscura
Camera Obscura is a Scottish indie pop band that has been active since 1996.
This track is included on their 2013 album Desire Lines.
The album reached number 39 on the UK charts.
Happy New YearKid Rock
Originally recorded by American rock singer John Eddie, this reworked version by singer-songwriter and rapper Kid Rock is included on his 2012 album Rebel Soul.
[2025] Classic Western songs to celebrate the New Year: Popular tracks to kick off the year (31–40)
2002Anne-Marie
A song from British artist Anne-Marie filled with the sweet, bittersweet memories of youth.
Released in April 2018, it vividly paints a picture of the summer of 2002.
The lyrics skillfully weave in hit songs and cultural moments from that time, evoking a sense of nostalgia in listeners.
For Anne-Marie, 2002 was a memorable year in which she won a gold medal at the Karate World Championships, and that shining memory is embedded in this track.
It’s recommended for those who, as they welcome the New Year, want to look back on the past while feeling hopeful about the future.
Happy New YearLightning’ Hopkins
“Happy New Year” is a song released by Lightnin’ Hopkins in 1953 on Decca Records.
Lightnin’ Hopkins was a blues musician born in 1912 from Centerville, Texas, USA.
It’s just another New Years eveBarry Manilow
Barry Manilow is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, and producer who has been active since 1964.
This song was written with Marty Panzer and was released as a single in 1977.
It reached No.
33 on the U.
S.
charts.
What A YearBig Sean / ft. Pharrell Williams & Detail
“What A Year” is a collaborative track released in 2015 by rapper Big Sean, featuring Pharrell Williams and Detail, with production by Bobby Johnson, Frank Dukes, and Detail.
Big Sean is a rapper born in 1988, born in Santa Monica, California, and hailing from Detroit, Michigan.
What Will the New Year BringDonna Fargo
Donna Fargo is an American country music singer-songwriter who has been active since 1967.
She has won numerous awards, including a Grammy.
This song is included on her 1975 album, “Whatever I Say Means I Love You.”