Foreign music BGM to listen to at night: recommended classics and popular songs

Evenings are the kind of time when you want to put on some background music, whether you’re driving or reading.

So this time, I’ve selected some Western songs that are perfect as BGM for those nighttime vibes.

From tracks that pump you up to ones that help you relax, there’s a wide range here—so you’re sure to find a favorite.

Playlist

Foreign music BGM to listen to at night: recommended classics and popular songs
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Night Before ChristmasSam Smith		Sam Smith’s Christmas song. It features a soulful waltz (3/4) feel and a relaxed tempo.
2	1-800-273-8255Logic ft. Alessia Cara & Khalid		A collaboration by Logic, Alessia Cara, and Khalid. A 2017 hit song sung from the perspective of a suicide hotline.
3	No ChillPARTYNEXTDOOR		New release from a Canadian R&B artist
4	Marry The NightLady Gaga		A hit song released by Lady Gaga in 2011 that sings about fun times with friends in New York.
5	Don’t Know WhyNorah Jones		Nora Jones's heartwarming music
6	A Little Too MuchShawn Mendes		A 2015 release by Shawn Mendes. A track that suggests loneliness isn’t forever.
7	Take Me Somewhere NiceMogwai		Summary (20 characters): A track from Mogwai’s 2001 album. Vocals by David Pajo.
8	PEOPLE CRYING EVERY NIGHTARIZONA		Summary: A R I Z O N A is a rock and electropop band originating from New Jersey. They released a track in 2015.
9	Midnight In A Perfect WorldDj Shadow		An instrumental hip-hop track released by DJ Shadow in 1996.
10	Do YouNe-Yo		Ne-Yo’s late-night song exudes an adult, seductive allure.
11	Sexy LoveNe-Yo		Ne-Yo’s classic that colors a sexy night
12	Blue MoonMel Tormé		Summary (20 characters): An adult ballad that richly portrays a romantic story with Mel Tormé’s sweet baritone.
13	Baby I’m A FoolMelody Gardot		A love song featuring a soft, gentle vocal and a sophisticated jazz sound. It also gained significant popularity in Japan.
14	Cold Little HeartMichael Kiwanuka		An emotional song that portrays conflict and self-loathing
15	Come Away With MeNorah Jones		With a gentle melody, it longs for quiet moments with a loved one. A signature song by Norah Jones.
16	Keep Holding OnAvril Lavigne		A theme song for the 2006 film “Eragon” performed by Avril Lavigne.
17	Moonlight MileThe Rolling Stones		Summary of a track from the Rolling Stones’ 1971 album “Sticky Fingers.” Recorded at night, featuring acoustic guitar performance.
18	Missing YouAll Time Low		A track from All Time Low’s 2015 album “Future Hearts.” A rock track incorporating folk elements.
19	Comes and Goes (In Waves)Greg Laswell		A calm track from Greg Laswell’s 2008 album that was used in a film.
20	SermonJames Arthur ft. Shotty Horroh		A collaboration track by James Arthur and Shotty Horroh. Included on the 2016 album “Back from the Edge,” it became a global hit.
21	Steppin’ OutJoe Jackson		A synth-pop song released by Joe Jackson in 1982. Reached No. 2 on the US charts and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
22	SmileJosh Groban		Summary (20 characters): A famous song from a Chaplin film, covered by many artists.
23	Anything’s PossibleLea Michele		A power ballad in which Lea Michele sings about moving forward with confidence on her 2017 album “Places.”
24	DownMat Kearney		A single from Mat Kearney’s 2011 album “Young Love.”
25	WeightlessNatasha Bedingfield		A song released in 2010 by Natasha Bedingfield, themed around freedom and peace.
26	Calling CardsNeko Case		Summary (20 characters): A track from Neko Case's 2013 album. Grammy-nominated work.
27	When You Can’t Sleep At NightOf Mice & Men		An acoustic track by Of Mice & Men. Featured on the 2012 album The Flood, which sold over 15,000 copies in its first week.
28	A Better Son/DaughterRilo Kiley		Summary: An indie pop track by Rilo Kiley. Featured on their 2002 album and used in a Netflix drama.
29	Walk away from the sunSeether		Summary (20 chars): A 2007 song by South African rock band Seether, certified Gold in three countries.
30	Lucky OneSimple Plan		A track from Simple Plan’s 2013 EP release that became a hit in Australia and Japan.
31	I Won’t Let You GoSwitchfoot feat. Lauren Daigle		A collaboration between Switchfoot and Lauren Daigle. A track that brings hope and comfort.
32	Oh, Ms. Believertwenty one pilots		A calm track from Twenty One Pilots' 2009 debut album.
33	I’m Not In Love10cc		A classy nighttime staple, tinged with melancholy.
34	New YorkAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys’ classic that matches the nighttime mood
35	No OneAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys’s classic, sense of rhythm
36	Take My Breath AwayBerlin		The album released in ’86, “Count Thr…”
37	Drunk In LoveBeyoncé		Beyoncé’s powerful gospel vocals
38	One LoveBlue		A pop masterpiece with a bluesy vibe that resonates at night
39	Superman TonightBon Jovi		Anthems that color the night of Bon Jovi
40	Back At OneBrian McKnight		A classic by an R&B singer that captures the ache of unrequited love
41	That’s What I LikeBruno Mars		A classic that fuses funk and swing
42	Tell me in a whisperEdgar Winter		Edgar Winter's Night Album
43	Thank YouEstelle		A refreshing song that colors the night: the charm of Estelle
44	Give Me The NightGeorge Benson		A singer who transitioned from jazz to fusion
45	MinorityGreen Day		Green Day’s exhilarating, fast-paced classic
46	Hollaback GirlGwen Stefani		The allure of dance tunes that resonate through the club
47	Nights Over EgyptIncognito		Fusion masterpiece with a pleasant tone
48	I Wanna KnowJoe		Joe's R&B ballad sets the mood for the night.
49	Goodnight GoodnightMaroon 5		Create a pleasant night with a sophisticated singing voice
50	NOMeghan Trainor		A pop masterpiece that colors the night
51	Rock With YouMichael Jackson		Michael’s sexy classic, coloring the night
52	More Than ThisRoxy Music		Roxy Music’s masterpiece, thinking of the mythical island
53	Some DaySUM41		A melodious punk masterpiece bursting with exhilaration
54	Beautiful GirlsSean Kingston		A classic that conveys the charm of reggae-pop
55	AsStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder’s classic songs to listen to at night
56	No ScrubsTLC		A melodious R&B song that keeps you company at night
57	Good NightThe Beatles		A Beatles classic sung by Ringo Starr
58	My HumpsThe Black Eyed Peas		A masterpiece brimming with electro-style hip-hop vibes
59	HonestThe Chainsmokers		A downer, emotional melody that echoes at night
60	Men In BlackWill Smith		Will Smith's hit song—danceable and popular.
61	Into The NightBenny Mardones		A hit song that captures the feeling of the night air
62	NocturneBilly Joel		Nocturne music for nighttime relaxation
63	54321Cream		Mr. Staxx T, who hails from Osaka, and someone born in Hong Kong…
64	On & OnErykah Badu		Sophisticated nighttime music of neo-soul
65	Strangers in The NightFrank Sinatra		Sinatra’s smash hits, with the appeal of masterful singing and superb performances
66	Defeat The Night (feat. Ashley Apollodor)JPB		A Germany native who has been active on NCS since 2015…
67	Les NuitsNightmares on Wax		Under the stage name DJ E.A.S.E.…
68	Nights In White SatinThe Moody Blues		A classic song by a British prog band
69	Orange MugWONK		Even when we simply say BGM, the range can include rhythmic ins...
70	Best & New RnB / Soul Musicafterhours.		Best & New RnB / Sou…
71	Night Birdsshakatak		Shakatak made their debut with Night Birds.
72	Stay The NightJames Blunt		Since it’s very refreshing music, this is likely to attract a lot of women…
73	bad guyBillie Eilish		Unbelievably, they’re as young as being born in 2001…
74	SixteenThomas Rhett		This song is by the country singer Thomas…
75	Green OnionsBooker T&The MG’s		Instrumental group Booker …
76	Here TonightBrett Young		Katy Perry and COLBIE CA…
77	Now That I Found YouCarly Rae Jepsen		The Canadian singer, Carly Rae...
78	Eyes On YouChase Rice		"Eyes On You" is Chase ...
79	Girl Like YouJason Aldean		Looking for some country music-style background music...
80	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		The globally popular band, Panic! at...
81	ME!Taylor Swift		Speaking of Taylor Swift, in Japan…
82	Jump (Armin van Buuren Remix)Van Halen		That distinctive synthesizer phrase is a...
83	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		Bon Jovi's seventh album “Crus…
84	Karma Chameleon (Karma Is Fickle)Culture Club		Culture Club’s second album, “CO…”
85	True ColorsCyndi Lauper		“True Colors” was relea…
86	Paradise CityGuns N’ Roses		"Paradise City" is 1987...
87	Tour de FranceKraftwerk		Kraftwerk's technopop. In 1983...
88	BenMichael Jackson		It's the song that became the theme for the movie 'Ben,' and it's still...
89	Take On Mea-ha		a-ha’s debut and signature song. 198…
90	HelloAdele		It went across the years 2015 and 2016 and ro...
91	Swish Swish ft. Nicki MinajKaty Perry		Katy Perry featuring Nicki…
92	Dr. Feel GoodMötley Crüe		A single from the 1989-released album…
93	Last ChristmasWham!		Wham! Eighth single. Released in 1984. …
94	Beautiful Now ft. Jon BellionZedd		ZEDD’s signature song that became a worldwide hit. Bu...
95	ViennaBilly Joel		A soft rock song released by Billy Joel in 1977 that has been covered by many artists.
96	The ShowLenka		A 2008 release by Lenka. Produced by Jason Reeves and used in many forms of media.
97	Better ManRobbie Williams		A soft rock track released by Robbie Williams in 2001. It was a hit in places like New Zealand.
98	SaturnSleeping At Last		20-character summary: Ryan O’Neal’s alternative rock project. Widely used in media and featured in TV dramas.
99	One HeadlightThe Wallflowers		A 1996 release by The Wallflowers, regarded as one of the greatest pop songs of all time.
100	Earned ItThe Weeknd		Summary (20 chars): A sexy track released by The Weeknd in 2015. Used in the film Fifty Shades of Grey.
101	UndefeatedDaughtry		A bonus track from Daughtry’s 2013 album “Baptized.” Reached No. 3 on the U.S. charts.