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[2025] Classic Western songs to listen to in November: recommended popular tracks

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As autumn deepens and the first hints of winter begin to creep in, November has a certain melancholy that makes you want to drift into contemplation, doesn’t it?

What kind of music do you listen to during this delicate change of seasons?

In this article, under the theme “Songs to Listen to in November,” we’ve put together a selection of wonderful Western classics—across all genres—from tracks that explicitly feature November to songs that simply match the mood of the month.

Some titles make it obvious they’re November songs, but we’ve also included tracks where you realize November is the setting only after reading the lyrics.

Take this opportunity to check them out!

[2025] Classic Western songs to listen to in November: recommended popular tracks (61–70)

Quebec November HotelHubert-Félix Thiéfaine

Hubert-Félix Thiéfaine – Quebec November Hotel (Audio)

Quebec November HotelHubert-Félix Thiéfaine

Hubert-Félix Thiéfaine is a beloved French male singer.

An artist known for pop rock, he racked up numerous hit songs from the late 1970s through the 2000s.

Among his works, the track that’s perfect for November is “Quebec November Hotel.” France is known for its artistic output, and this piece is no exception—its structure is distinctive and inventive.

If you enjoy David Bowie’s work, you’ll probably like this too!

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NovemberJ Church

November

NovemberJ Church

J Church, the legendary punk rock band that made its mark in the United States.

Active since 1992, J Church won support from punk rock fans with its distinctive sound.

Their music has a somewhat shambling quality, and unlike upbeat punk rock, it carries an atmosphere where a certain shadow seems to flicker in and out.

Since they’re relatively minor in Japan, I imagine many people will be hearing this track, November, for the first time.

It’s perfect for autumn, so be sure to check it out!

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A Little More LoveJerrod Niemann & Lee Brice

Jerrod Niemann and Lee Brice – A Little More Love (Official Music Video)

A Little More LoveJerrod Niemann & Lee Brice

The first collaboration between Jerrod Niemann and labelmate Lee Brice.

It’s an encouraging message song about not needing to buy luxurious things or chase everything in the rat race.

The music video was filmed in Panama City Beach, Florida.

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Dirt On My BootsJon Pardi

Jon Pardi – Dirt On My Boots (Official Lyric Video)

Dirt On My BootsJon Pardi

A song written by Rhett Akins, Jesse Frasure, and Ashley Gorley.

It features fiddle and steel guitar sounds and incorporates elements of club and honky-tonk.

It was used in the trailer for Season 2 of the TV drama The Ranch.

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NovemberJuli

November

NovemberJuli

A band from Germany, Juli.

They specialize in alternative pop, and since their debut in 2001, they enjoyed popularity across Europe up until around 2010.

Their classic track “November,” as the title suggests, is themed around the month of November and is crafted with a mix of catchy pop and serious alternative sounds.

It’s recommended for those who like songs that brighten in tone when the chorus hits.

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NovemberJulian Garner

November

NovemberJulian Garner

Julian Garner is an actor from Malaysia.

He isn’t globally well-known, but he’s also active as a singer.

Among his works, the one I’d recommend as perfect for November is “November.” Released in 2004, it’s memorable for its uniquely effected guitar and a curious vocal line that shifts between major and minor keys.

If you like fantasy-tinged or gothic songs, be sure to check it out.

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Remember NovemberJuliana Hatfield

Remember November

Remember NovemberJuliana Hatfield

Juliana Hatfield is an artist known for her work as a member of the band Blake Babies, which gained popularity in the late 1980s.

After going solo, she became known for a delicate musical style that blends indie rock and indie pop, and she has continued to be active for many years to the present.

One of her works themed around November is Remember November, a track notable for the gentle tone that is her signature.

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