[2025] Classic Western songs about snow to listen to on a snowy night

The First SnowfallCarpenters

The First Snowfall / Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

The American pop music duo the Carpenters continues to be popular in Japan even today.

I think many younger people are familiar with them as well.

Their song “The First Snowfall” is one of their classic winter-themed tracks, released in 1978.

Karen’s vocals, sung in an alto voice—which was very rare in the music scene at the time—are particularly striking.

The melody evokes Christmas and has a bright feel, but combined with Karen’s timbre, it also conveys a calm, soothing atmosphere alongside that brightness.

Let It SnowFrank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra – Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (Official Music Video)

When it comes to Christmas songs everyone knows, Let It Snow is the one.

In this version, the world’s most famous jazz vocalist, Frank Sinatra, is singing.

Its cheerful melody makes it a perfect pick for Christmas dinnertime.

Coldest WinterKanye West

Kanye West – Coldest Winter

Kanye West wears many hats: music producer, hip-hop MC, and even fashion designer.

This track is themed around winter, resulting in a unique song that blends gothic elements with cutting-edge melodies.

It’s a cool track, so it’s recommended for times when you want to boost your concentration.

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn & Katie Lopez

Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (From “Frozen”/Sing-Along)

The popular song from Disney’s Frozen is a quintessential track to listen to on a snowy night.

This song, which portrays Anna’s growth from childhood, is performed by three singers, expressing both the bond between the sisters and their loneliness.

Anna’s pure desire to build a snowman resonates in our hearts, carried by a beautiful melody.

Since the film’s 2013 release, it has continued to be loved around the world, selling over four million copies in the United States.

It’s a perfect song for winter nights when you want to feel close to family and loved ones.

Enjoying it with the movie is great, but listening quietly by a snowy window might be just as nice.

Winter SongSara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson

Winter Song – Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson

A heartwarming duet you’ll want to listen to on a quiet, snowy winter night.

The gentle voices of Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson blend beautifully, and along with the delicate sound of the piano, they softly wrap the winter chill in warmth.

While acknowledging the distance between loved ones and the harshness of the season, this song celebrates the importance of holding on to hope.

Released in 2008, it became a hit, reaching No.

2 in Ireland.

It was also performed at the 2010 National Christmas Tree Lighting in the United States, and it continues to be cherished as a beloved winter classic.

It’s a song you’ll want to play in the cold season while thinking of someone special.

A Hazy Shade of WinterSimon&Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel – A Hazy Shade of Winter (Audio)

Simon & Garfunkel, known in Japan for songs like “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” may at first seem to have dark lyrics, but this song is actually about a newborn child, likened to spring.

The more you listen, the more it makes sense—a classic themed around snow and winter.

SnowXXXTentacion

XXXTENTACION – Snow (Official Audio)

With its dark, aching atmosphere that seeps into the heart, this track evokes wintry scenes of harsh cold and loneliness.

Featured on XXXTENTACION’s early mixtape “ItWasntEnough” and released in 2016, it is marked by a melancholic, minimal style.

Bare, emotionally charged lyrics and resonant low-end sonics elicit deep empathy.

The collaboration with his friend Killstation further heightens the song’s wistful tone.

For those grappling with anxieties about relationships or their own identity, it’s a piece that offers solace—perfect for a quiet winter night.