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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】Great Western Classics and Recommended Popular Songs to Listen to in November (31–40)

Gone Till NovemberWyclef Jean, Canibus

Wyclef Jean, Canibus – Gone Till November (Official HD Video)

Gone Till NovemberWyclef Jean, Canibus

This song, included on Wyclef Jean’s debut solo album, Carnival, released in 1997, was issued as the third single.

Wyclef Jean is a musician from Haiti who is also active in philanthropy, having established a fund to support children in Haiti.

The beautiful resonance of the New York Philharmonic, his unadorned vocals, and the rhythmically rhymed lyrics come together in a striking way, making it a perfect track for the atmosphere of November.

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novemberLila Drew

Lila Drew – november (Audio)

novemberLila Drew

Lila Drew, a British female artist who’s been gaining popularity, is based in California and is known for her distinctive R&B sound that blends dream pop and slow jams.

Her song “november” fully showcases her signature, delicate R&B style.

It perfectly captures the chilly mood of November, so why not try it as drive music?

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Northern November36 Crazyfists

Northern November

Northern November36 Crazyfists

Thirty Seconds to Alaska? No—Thirty Six Crazyfists is a metalcore band formed in Alaska.

They specialize in metalcore, alternative metal, and post-hardcore.

While today’s scene in these genres tends to shy away from a harder sound, they’ve stayed true to it.

Their track Northern November showcases that style, making it a perfect recommendation to heat up the chilly month of November.

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Road Less TraveledLauren Alaina

Lauren Alaina – Road Less Traveled (Official Music Video)

Road Less TraveledLauren Alaina

Lauren Alaina, a country music singer also known for being a contestant on the 2011 TV show American Idol.

This song was released in 2016.

It’s a vibrant country-rock message song that encourages people to be themselves.

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NovemberAzure Ray

November

NovemberAzure Ray

This beautiful track, with its airy vocals and gentle harmony of cello and acoustic guitar, is Azure Ray’s “November.” Azure Ray is an American female dream-pop duo that went on hiatus in 2003 and reunited in 2011.

“November” perfectly matches the subtly melancholic mood of autumn.

Interpretations of the lyrics vary, but the song is often said to be about parting from a loved one and the sorrow that follows.

For the song’s protagonist, November is when they said goodbye to someone important.

When that month comes around, the memories resurface and bring sadness, yet you can picture the protagonist striving to overcome that sense of loss.

In its sound, vocals, and lyrics alike, it’s a truly beautiful piece.

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[2025] Classic Western Songs to Listen to in November: Recommended Popular Tracks (41–50)

Wanna Be That SongBrett Eldredge

Brett Eldredge – Wanna Be That Song (Official Music Video)

Wanna Be That SongBrett Eldredge

A song released in 2016 by Brett Eldredge.

It was inspired by a question from an interviewer during a press interview he did.

The black-and-white, baseball-themed music video was filmed at Chicago’s Wrigley Field and features Brett clean-shaven without his trademark beard.

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Sober Saturday NightChris Young feat. Vince Gill

Chris Young – Sober Saturday Night (feat. Vince Gill) ft. Vince Gill

Sober Saturday NightChris Young feat. Vince Gill

A ballad released as a digital download in 2016 by American country music singer Chris Young.

It features Vince Gill on guitar and vocals.

The song reached No.

1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.

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