Great songs, moving Western music. World-famous and popular songs that resonate with the heart.

FinallyFergie

Fergie – Finally

This is a ballad from Fergie, known as the female vocalist of The Black Eyed Peas, from her solo work.

I love this song for the exquisite balance between her vocals—powerful yet tender—and the understated backing instrumentation.

It Might As Well Be SpringFrank Sinatra

It Might As Well Be Spring

This song is striking for its beautiful, heart-stirring melody.

Showcasing Frank Sinatra’s rich expressive power, it vividly captures the longing for spring’s arrival, letting you savor springlike emotions even outside the season.

Written for the 1945 musical film State Fair, it’s included on albums such as Sinatra and Strings (1962).

Listen when you’re tired, and it’s sure to soothe your soul.

Why not play it on a long spring evening and feel the approach of a new season?

Carpet CrawlersGenesis

Genesis – The Carpet Crawlers

There weren’t many Genesis songs from the Peter Gabriel lead-vocal era that seemed likely to become so-called hit tunes, but this one is an exception.

It’s a number with a verse section that calls to mind Hoagy Carmichael’s jazz standard “Stardust.”

All Things Must PassGeorge Harrison

George Harrison – All Things Must Pass

A track from George Harrison’s self-titled album.

It was rehearsed during the Beatles era, notably in the Get Back sessions, and recordings of those rehearsals still exist.

However, the current Phil Spector–produced version is far superior.

Had it been released as a Beatles song, it probably wouldn’t have become such a masterpiece.

The Origin Of LoveHedwig&The Angry Inch

Hedwig and The Angry Inch – The Origin Of Love

It’s a song from a movie with a glam rock sound, known from artists like David Bowie.

The lyrics, melody, and structure are all excellent—highly recommended.

The explosive power that builds from the quiet first half into the latter half is a uniquely rock expression, delivering a refreshing, emotional catharsis.

DevotionHurts

Hurts – Devotion

Starting from a melody full of pathos, the song gradually builds in intensity, making for a truly excellent composition.

The piece is structured like a single drama, and it’s deeply moving as the drama unfolds from a basic arrangement of piano, strings, and vocals.

Passing AfternoonIron&Wine

Iron & Wine – Passing Afternoon

Iron & Wine is a singer-songwriter and former professor who once taught in a university film department.

This song is the final track on the widely acclaimed album Our Endless Numbered Days.

Built on a single chord, its lyrics are strikingly story-like.