A roundup of Western songs with titles that start with “R”

When it comes to English words that start with “R,” there are lots that sound like they could be song titles—like “Rock,” “Rain,” and “Re.” In this article, I’ll introduce some classic Western songs with titles that begin with “R.” You probably don’t often look for songs that start with a specific letter, but that’s exactly why it can be a great chance to discover tracks you might not have noticed before.

Enjoy this article as you look forward to making new discoveries.

Playlist

A roundup of Western songs with titles that start with “R”
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	ReuniteAllie X		A song infused with a message of self-reintegration and hope
2	RustYussef Dayes feat. Tom Misch		Soothing jazz music to listen to on winter nights
3	ra.exeNorthlane		Australian metalcore band, Northlane
4	rot.exeNorthlane		Australian metalcore band Northlane
5	Red ChristmasKylie Cantrall		Kylie, who plays Red, releases a holiday song
6	Run Away With MeCarly Rae Jepsen		A song of unrequited longing where the saxophone resounds
7	RiskGracie Abrams		The impulse of unrequited love that dares the risks of romance
8	Rock’n’Roll LiesRazorlight		A young band that colored the UK rock scene
9	Rocket ScientistPerrie		Little Mix’s Perrie Makes Solo Debut
10	RunningSarah Brightman		Viera’s Declaration of Evolution Through the Olympics
11	RED CLOAKS (feat. Rich The Kid)Jaden		Jaden’s new track, a dark trap sound
12	Rushing WaterSting		Sting’s powerful music and way of life
13	RedlightSwedish House Mafia & Sting		Remix Sting’s classic into a modern style
14	Rainbow GalCavetown		A heartwarming lead single from Cab Town
15	REMIND MEChase Atlantic		Chase Atlantic’s sentimental song
16	RADIO (feat. Kim Petras)Frost Children		A high-energy sibling duo's track
17	Reminds Me (ft. Katie Gavin)Sarah McLachlan		Sarah McLachlan’s new song, “Love Song”
18	Ride The Wings Of PestilenceFrom First To Last		From First to Last, representing the screamo scene
19	Radio Music SocietyEsperanza Spalding		The masterpiece by jazz bassist Spalding
20	Rabbit SeasonMachine Girl		the extreme music of digital hardcore
21	Reinventing Your ExitUnderoath		A screamo classic: the fusion of emotions and an exit
22	Rock Me MamaArthur Crudup		The classic by the “Father of Rock ’n’ Roll”
23	RooboshNewDad		New dad, dreamy shoegazer
24	Red, White and JerseyBon Jovi		Bon Jovi’s powerful rock anthem
25	Radioactive DreamsChat Pile & Hayden Pedigo		The astounding music of Chat Pile and Hayden Pedigo
26	Revenge in CarnageDying Wish		A new song by a melodic punk band that depicts human violence and despair
27	Rap KingpinGhostface Killah		A tour de force in Ghostface Killah’s new release
28	Rock A Bye BabyJean Dawson		Jean Dawson’s experimental musical world
29	RequiemKillswitch Engage		The requiem by Killswitch was moving.
30	Rebel HeartMadonna		Madonna’s autobiographical heart-confession song
31	Rainy DaysMariah the Scientis		A sentimental ballad by an R&B singer with a background in biology
32	Rational GazeMeshuggah		Meshuggah's inventive and technically proficient music
33	Rachael’s Little BrotherStormzy		A moving song that sings of Stormzy’s love for his family
34	Rich In Rome (feat. LAZER DIM 700, Nino Paid)ian		Ian’s Hip-Hop Ambition Story
35	RenewalCoroner		A Swiss technical metal band that keeps evolving
36	REDRUMBambie Thug		An Irish band’s message of rebellion against society
37	RelationshipsHaim		Haim’s bittersweet love single resonates with the heart.
38	Rude AwakeningProng		Prong’s innovative musicality and rebellious spirit
39	Rock the CasbahThe Clash		A rebellious, danceable track by The Clash
40	RicochetRise Against		A punk song depicting the ricochet effect
41	Rock And Roll (Part 1 & 2)Gary Glitter		An iconic glitter anthem of the 70s
42	R U Sleeping (Bump ‘N’ Flex Remix)Indo		A sophisticated and wistful UK garage dance track
43	Red Wine SupernovaChappell Roan		A youthful dance song by Chapel Lawn
44	RoyalsLorde		Sing the life-sized cries of youth
45	Round And RoundTevin Campbell		Tevin debuts with a song written by Prince.
46	Redneck CrazyTyler Farr		A man's warped innocence and raging passion, betrayed by love
47	RajieenMultiple artists		Middle Eastern artists sing of hardship and return
48	Rock a Bye BabyBaby Lullaby Academy		Soothing music swaying in a wooden cradle
49	Rise AboveBLACK FLAG		The pioneering hardcore punk band Black Flag
50	RainCraig David		Craig David’s poignant love song
51	Row Row Row Your BoatSuper Simple Songs		From Canada to the world: sharing songs for children
52	Rumah KitaGod Bless		A legendary rock band representing Indonesia
53	Roots Bloody RootsSepultura		From Brazil, transcending existing metal
54	RIGHT TO BELogic		A powerful track by a rapper who shouts their will to succeed
55	RIP, LoveFaouzia		Fouzia, a versatile singer from Morocco
56	Rabbit RunIDLES		A hot track by an English post-punk band
57	Round 2 K.OJoyner Lucas		A heated track from a rapper showdown, a battle of words
58	R.E.R.B.Shock		A representative classic of the neuromantic genre
59	Rock That BodyBlack Eyed Peas		A smash-hit album of powerful electronic music
60	RiptideThe Chainsmokers		The duo’s first album without guest features
61	RAVE IN THE GRAVERedzed		Redzed’s rap metal, original
62	Raining BloodSLAYER		Slayer: a pyramid of metal bands
63	Regurgitation of GibletsCarcass		Carcass, the goregrind legend
64	Raping the EarthExtreme Noise Terror		The angry scream of grindcore music
65	RumbleLink Wray		The legendary guitar track “Rumble”: the year power chords were born
66	Rain Every Season (feat. The Alchemist)Evidence		A collaborative track by Evidence and Alchemist
67	RainI Prevail		A powerful song that overcame a member's departure
68	RAGEPRESIDENT		The President stirs the soul with a new song
69	Round 2Skepta		Sceptr’s hard-hitting diss track pierces to the core.
70	RED GUITARWaterparks		A song of Waterparks’ restart and comeback
71	RefugeAndrew Hill		A modern jazz masterpiece with a moving sonic world
72	Rotten To The CoreOVERKILL		The addictive, defiant sound of punk
73	Rockers DelightJah Shaka & Aswad		A UK dub masterpiece: the collaboration of Shaka and Aswad
74	Right Here, Right NowFatboy Slim		Fatboy Slim’s classic—electrifying!
75	Race With Devil On Spanish HighwayAl Di Meola		Al Di Meola, soul-stirring music
76	Red BaronBilly Cobham		The innovative music of jazz drummer Cobham
77	Running On FaithEric Clapton		The heart’s song seeking the light of faith
78	RunningFly By Midnight		An anthem that transcends time and urges us forward
79	Rein Me In (feat. Olivia Dean)Sam Fender		Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s moving duet
80	Ring The AlarmBeyoncé		A song about diva Beyoncé’s jealousy and possessiveness
81	Ride the WindPoison		Poison’s iconic song that symbolizes the ’80s
82	Rock MeGreat White		A signature song of LA metal, Passionate Rock
83	Rock and Roll (Is Gonna Set the Night on Fire)Pretty Boy Floyd		The classic song by the L.A. metal band Pretty Boy Floyd
84	Rest of My LifeSOJA		Grammy-winning Soja delivers soul-filled music.
85	Rich Man Poor ManThe Gladiators		The reggae veterans The Gladiators
86	RED FLAG.Ke$ha		Kesha’s new work portrays dangerous allure and self-affirmation
87	Rock You Like A HurricaneScorpions		A classic by the Scorpions that sings of the passions of love.
88	Right Where You Want MeJesse McCartney		Long-distance love song, my heart is always by your side
89	Rock SteadyAlton and The Flames		An iconic song representing rocksteady, a new era in music
90	Rivers of BabylonThe Melodians		From Jamaica: timeless reggae classics that touch the heart
91	RomeoDove Cameron		Dove Cameron’s passionate new song
92	Really Wanna Be With YouDurand Jones & The Indications		Transcending the heartache of a vintage soul
93	RejectsGood Charlotte		Good Charlotte’s new song sings of rebellious spirit
94	RottenSet It Off		A song of rebellion and liberation against an unreasonable society
95	Rising HighBeyond The Black		Young metal band moves listeners with a powerful new song
96	Really Into YouAround the way		Around the ... who were active based in the United States
97	Respect the WindEddie Van Halen		Born in the Netherlands and developing his musical talent in the United States…
98	Royal BloodZomboy		A powerful single of electronic music
99	Ringo StarrPinguini Tattici Nucleari		Pingüini Tattici Nucleari from Italy…
100	RINGSGASHI & G-Eazy		Gashi and G-Eazy’s NBA celebration song
101	Red HandedLoud Luxury and Thutmose		The perfect collaboration to ignite the dance floor has been born…
102	RunawayMike Perry		A single produced in 2019, in the height of midsummer…
103	ReloadedDJ Snake & Space Laces		Shocking collaboration track by Snake and Space Races
104	Real ThingDrugdealer & Weyes Blood		Reviving 1970s soft rock in the modern era…
105	REVERYElectric Callboy		Electric Callboy’s emotional latest release
106	Ready or NotThe Fugees		Representative of the hip-hop scene of the 1990s…
107	Return of YouthDIIV		DIIV's new song: a tale of loss and rebirth
108	Rock With You (feat. Takuya Kuroda)José James		Disco revival: the allure of emotionally rich music
109	Rolling in the DeepAdele		A timeless masterpiece that passionately sings of the pain of heartbreak and resonates with the heart
110	Rule 4080Rome Streetz & Conductor Williams		A shocking song that exposes the dark side of the music industry
111	Robbery 9Tee Grizzley		A powerful work of street-style rap from Detroit
112	Red MoonTom Misch		Tom Misch releases an emotional new song
113	Rather Be ft. Jess GlynneClean Bandit		Clean Bandit masterpiece, summer blue sky
114	Right HereJeremy Camp		American contemporary Christian...
115	RadicalDyro＆Dannic		The Dutch DJ’s heavy bass sound is electrifying.
116	Rage ValleyKnife Party		Intense electronic music, the shocking EP “Rage Valley”
117	Rhythm MachineWestend & Max Styler		A supreme dance anthem with a futuristic groove
118	RoarKaty Perry		A song of growth to reclaim my voice
119	Recitatif (feat. Teller Bank$)McKinley Dixon		Breaking new ground with unique hip-hop
120	Rock & Roll QueenThe Subways		A classic indie rock song brimming with youth and passion
121	Retard GirlHole		A fierce punk rock cry of the soul
122	Revolving doorTate McRae		A masterpiece that depicts love like a revolving door
123	Right Here, Right NowR3HAB		R3HAB’s new track—a festival-ready banger
124	Russian Grizzly In AmericaSlaughter To Prevail		A psycho album where a deathcore band fights a bear
125	Rose rougeSt Germain		The trailblazer of electronic music that France is proud of, Saint-Gi…
126	Red HotWill Grove-White		Expressing BMW’s stable driving through an encounter with an animal
127	RATHER BE ALONELeon Thomas, Halle		Emotional songs of R&B, rock, and soul
128	Road OdeCarpenters		Ca..., an American pop duo that represents the United States,
129	Retreat! Retreat!65daysofstatic		Post-rock × electronic sounds, an original musicality
130	RuinsPortico Quartet		A university student who was busking on the streets of London…
131	REGRET ROCKMonochroMenace		Mr./Ms. MonochroMenace, young people…
132	Raise Your HandsUmmet Ozcan		The Dutch superstar shining in the EDM scene…
133	Running From MyselfCaity Baser		Rapidly gaining attention on the UK pop scene…
134	Rick JameskiTee Grizzley		From Detroit: a song of respect and soul
135	Rock and Roll Party CowboyThe Darkness		In the UK music scene, was it the early 2000s or…
136	Right Round feat. Ke$haFlo Rida		Signature songs by Flo Rida, global hit songs
137	RodeoMomma		An indie rock band from Los Angeles...
138	Redemption (Ft. Nemzzz)Kidwild		UK hip-hop: the latest EP is making waves
139	Running/PlanningCMAT		Empowering women against the social pressures they face in life…
140	Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)Chevelle		Chevelle’s new release of alternative metal marks an evolved step
141	REAL MENAV, Metro Boomin		A collaboration track by two trap artists, with a deep worldview
142	RiptideVance Joy		Australian rules football’s...
143	Royalty (ft. Neoni)Egzod & Maestro Chives		Mr. Izod from France and someone from the United States...
144	Runaway (feat. Valentina Franco)Halcyon		Mr./Ms. Halcyon, who is active based in the United States, ...
145	Reach Out (I’ll Be There)Four Tops		The moving impact of the Motown classic album “Reach Out”
146	Respect YourselfThe Staple Singers		A song of the soul after the Civil Rights Movement, conveying hope and courage
147	ROCKSTARILKAY SENCAN & DYNORO		EDM “ROCKSTAR” from Turkey and Lithuania
148	Run Through FirePink Sweat$		Just as the wonderfully charming artist name suggests…
149	Rockaway BeachThe Ramones		The Ramones’ summer classic “Rockaway Beach”
150	Rebel GirlBikini Kill		Bikini Kill: Pioneers of Feminist Punk Rock
151	Rockin’ Around The Christmas TreeBrenda Lee		Christmas classics, loved across generations
152	Raw6ix, Joey Valence & Brae, FELIX!, Buddy, KYLE & Blu		Hip-hop produced by Mr. Six
153	Run It UpHanumankind		A young rapper from India gaining attention worldwide
154	Real LifeNino Paid		A cry of life embedded in a DMV crank beat
155	Ripped Apart By HandsWeatherday		A lo-fi artist from Sweden…
156	RainKenny Barron		A graceful and delicate performance like spring rain
157	Rote FlaggenBerq		Rapidly emerging in the contemporary German music scene...
158	ReplayCynthia Erivo		Cynthia Erivo’s new album resonates with the heart.
159	REPROGRAMKilo Kish		Kilo Kish's original music
160	Radio (ft. Trippie Redd, Jessica Baio, KABU)Steve Aoki		Steve Aoki’s latest hip-hop release
161	Runaway BabyBruno Mars		Powerful vocals and a thrilling, fast-paced sound are captivating.
162	RATATASkrillex, Missy Elliott, & Mr. Oizo		An EDM hip-hop track by Skrillex and others
163	RealizeCodeine		A relaxed, serene melody and introspective vocals…
164	RehatKunto Aji		An innovator of the pop scene born in Indonesia…
165	Rain SnowRich The Kid & Kodak Black		A powerful collaborative track by Rich and Kodak
166	Raise Your GlassP!nk		A powerful anthem cheering on those outside the mainstream, to be yourself
167	Runaway TrainSoul Asylum		The moving 'Runaway Train': missing children and hope
168	Rapid Hope LossDashboard Confessional		Pioneers of emo rock, music that resonates with the heart
169	ROMEOAnitta		A reggaeton track based on a Shakespeare work, passionate
170	RushmereMumford & Sons		Profound emotions of life embedded in the music
171	RollercoasterBean		A love roller coaster, a heart-thrilling track
172	Red Velvet (with Ari Abdul)Jutes		Jutes and Ali Abdul's new song is making waves
173	Rainy Days and MondaysKaren Carpenter		A singer with a luscious voice emblematic of the 1970s, Ka...
174	Rapp Snitch Knishes (feat. Mr. Fantastik)MF Doom		Mr. MF DOOM, with his distinctive mask and s...
175	Raving In The StudioAitch		A captivating collaborative track by H and Boo
176	rockstarPost Malone ft. 21 Savage		A hit song depicting the extreme life of a rock star
177	Running Out Of WordsSons Of Silver		Powerful music that overcomes adversity
178	RumoursFleetwood Mac		Fleetwood Mac's album 'Rum…'
179	RainbowKe$ha		Kesha’s album Rainbow, huh...
180	Ray of LightMadonna		Continuing to reign as the queen of pop music...
181	Running OffJshxwty		A song by JayShuxTea, a rising star from TikTok
182	RockStepz		A hugely popular UK-born rapper from TikTok makes an appearance!
183	Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande		In 2020, the American songstress Lady Gaga...
184	Rave GeneratorDimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Will Sparks		A new EDM track sends the festival into a frenzy
185	Rock Da HouseGabry Ponte, SMACK		A danceable track with a feverish sound
186	RIDE OR DIEHI-LO & Eli Brown		An ambitious work that fuses techno and hip-hop
187	ReverseCaravan Palace		French-origin music band, Caravan Palace…
188	Rave RepeaterMarshmello x Space Laces		Sparkling EDM evokes a bittersweet sense of emotion
189	RumbleSkrillex, Fred again.. & Flowdan		A hard-hitting track with overwhelming beats and powerful rap
190	Run Free (Countdown)Tiësto & R3HAB		A dance tune depicting freedom and liberation is born
191	Rock The HouseTujamo & Dannic		A classic track by a hugely popular electro house artist
192	Rude (Zedd Remix)MAGIC		Zedd remixes MAGIC!’s signature song, featuring a powerful message about staying true to love.
193	RATATAVICTORIA		Victoria’s solo single has arrived!
194	Rat RaceSKINDRED		The Welsh band Skindred unleashes he...
195	Rino HerculesSummrs		A captivating work of melodic trap beats
196	Rave After Rave (Original Mix)W&W		A DJ and producer duo from the Netherlands...
197	Red White and BlueRemy Bond		Remy Bond from New York has two…
198	RageHyper Crush		An energetic, danceable track that, when you listen to it...
199	Ribbons and BowsKacey Musgraves		The heartwarming melody of a Christmas song
200	Raising Hell (ft. Big Freedia)Ke$ha		A globally acclaimed singer-songwriter...
201	RoundaboutYES		Promoting the appeal of progressive rock masterpieces through anime
202	Rest in PiecesThe Rasmus		The rock band Finland is proud of, The Rasmus…
203	redrum21 Savage		“21 Savage, released in January 2024…”
204	RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n)A$AP Rocky		She has been active in multiple fields as a model and rapper…
205	Ruby Rosary (ft. J. Cole)A$AP Rocky		A$AP Rocky releases new single
206	RunawayAURORA		Aurora, who hails from Norway, is an elect...
207	Release MeAgnes		On the audition show “Idol2005”…
208	RitualAlan Walker		A rhythmic track by a popular EDM artist
209	Remembering SundayAll Time Low ft. Juliet Simms		The 2000s youth pop-punk scene...
210	RadianceAmelie Lens		A heavy bass track by the queen of the techno scene
211	RehabAmy Winehouse		The now-deceased legendary female singer, Amy W...
212	Rise UpAndra Day		Loved as an actress and singer-songwriter…
213	Ring My BellAnita Ward		When it comes to music from the 1970s, funk mi...
214	Revenge Of The Orchestra (ft. Magugu)Apashe		Mr. Apache’s “Revenge Of …”
215	Rhubarb Orc. 19.53 RevAphex Twin		The giant of electronica, Aphex Twi…
216	RespectAretha Franklin		A classic song that celebrates women’s dignity and strength
217	Rock SteadyAretha Franklin		“Queen of Soul” and “Lady So...
218	ROXANNEArizona Zervas		Singer-songwriter from Maryland...
219	Race The NightAsh		Ash's new song, a bright rock sound
220	Running Out of TimeAshe		American singer-songwriter A…
221	Revolution ActionAtari Teenage Riot		The pioneer of digital hardcore born in Berlin…
222	Raindrops Keep Falling on my HeadB.J.Thomas		The charm of the classic song “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” and how to sing it
223	RevengeBBG Baby Joe		Real rappers still thrive even in a flex culture
224	Ram pam pamBESS		The Finnish music contest ‘Uuden…’
225	Roma-BangkokBaby K		Specializes in genres like urban and reggaeton…
226	Ride Or DieBaby Queen		Baby Queen, who is from South Africa, ...
227	Really Jimmy?BabyTron		By BabyTron from Michigan...
228	Right HereBecky Hill		The British-born female singer, Becky Hill, sa...
229	RunBecky Hill, Galantis		Becky Hill’s deep house music
230	Real Man ft. Ne-YoBehani		An R&B singer who was hugely active in the 2000s, …
231	ROOM FOR 2Benson Boone		Debuting in 2021 at the young age of 19, Be...
232	Reaching OutBeth Gibbons		As the vocalist of Portishead, Se...
233	Ring OffBeyoncé		Cool-sounding songs and songs that lift your spirits…
234	Rock Around The ClockBill Haley & His Comets		Bi... who led 1950s rock ’n’ roll
235	RaincatchersBirdy		Birdy, who is from the United Kingdom, was born in 1996…
236	RaxmusBlack Dog		The Appeal of Black Dog’s Techno Music
237	RaptureBlondie		A masterpiece that brought innovation to 80s music
238	RewindBlxst & Feid		United States of America, Los Angeles, California...
239	RunawayBon Jovi		Leaving a major mark on the American rock scene...
240	RasputinBoney M		A German-born disco artist who has garnered worldwide acclaim...
241	Rockin’ Around the Christmas TreeBrenda Lee		Introduction to the Christmas song 'Rockin’ Around'
242	Rehab (Winter in Paris)Brent Faiyaz		Brent Faiyaz’s sensual R&B
243	Rain On The GravesBruce Dickinson		Bruce Dickinson’s new frontier, an overwhelming track
244	Run Rudolph RunBryan Adams		The Appeal of Christmas Rock Songs
245	Run To YouBryan Adams		Bryan Adams’s passionate rock number
246	Run (Ft. Rag’n’Bone Man)Bugzy Malone		A grime MC gifted in entertainment...
247	Reggaetón LentoCNCO		The Appeal of the Latin Boy Group CNCO
248	RootsCalum Scott		The British singer-songwriter, Ca...
249	RockstarChad Kroger（Nickelback）		A sensation that exploded onto the rock scene from the 2000s onward...
250	Roar (Original Mix)Charlotte de Witte		Popular techno DJ from Belgium, Charlo...
To be continued...