Spring, hearts racing! Classics of Western music
Spring often brings a new school term or a move to a new workplace, so it really feels like a season of fresh starts.
In a new environment, you’re usually half excited and half a little anxious.
“I want to calm my racing heart!” “I want to get pumped up for my new life!” With that mix of butterflies and excitement in the air, we’re introducing songs—focusing on Western music—that are perfect to listen to in spring.
Our editorial team has carefully selected breezy, spring-like tracks and songs that sweep away anxiety and give you courage.
We hope you’ll find the one song you’ll want to play this spring!
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Spring, Hearts Aflutter! Classic Western Hits (111–120)
Spring BreakdownLuke Bryan
A nostalgic song included on Spring Break…Checkin’ Out, the seventh EP by American country music artist Luke Bryan, released in 2015.
The album reached No.
1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.
WeedsMarina And The Diamonds
Marina and the Diamonds is a singer-songwriter from Wales.
She is known for her music centered on indie pop and electro-pop, and is an artist who has earned high acclaim worldwide.
Among her works, a song that’s perfect for spring is Weeds.
Although the title means “weeds,” it doesn’t carry a negative image; instead, it portrays a woman who boldly and tenaciously expresses her feelings to the one she loves, like a resilient weed.
CoffeeMiguel
An adult love ballad that sings about a sweet relationship with a lover.
It’s a track by American R&B singer Miguel, included on his 2015 album Wildheart.
On a warm spring day, be sure to give it a listen as a couple.
Pocketful of SunshineNatasha Bedingfield
An empowerment song co-produced by American guitarist, writer, and producer John Shanks.
The track has been featured widely across media, including the season 3 finale of MTV’s reality show The Hills and the film The Ugly Truth.
KU LO SAOxlade, Camila Cabello
The Nigerian music scene is drawing the most attention in 2023.
Led by Rema, various Nigerian musicians are collaborating with mainstream artists.
“KU LO SA” is a track by Oxlade, a popular Nigerian rapper, and Camila Cabello, who is known for her Latin-influenced sound.
While it’s not specifically themed around spring, the song features a fresh, stylish melody that evokes the feeling of a new season beginning.
The 59th Street Bridge SongSimon&Garfunkel
Despite running under two minutes, this song leaves a vivid impression with its timelessly beautiful melody and vocal harmonies, along with a friendly, folky sound—perfect as laid-back springtime holiday background music.
Also known in Japanese as “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy),” this track was released in 1966 by Simon & Garfunkel, the globally beloved folk/folk-rock duo behind numerous classics in music history.
Written and composed by member Paul Simon, the song is also famous for having been covered by many artists and bands after its release.
One notable example is Harpers Bizarre, a popular group in the soft rock genre, who covered the song and made their debut in 1967.
Both versions are great picks for springtime BGM, so be sure to compare them!
Perfect PlanetSmash Mouth
In the sense of a band that gives you energy, it’s “Perfect Planet” by Smash Mouth.
They might not be very mainstream in Japan, but they’re a popular band in their home country, the United States.
If you’ve never listened to them, give them a try—you may end up loving them as a band that lifts your spirits.
They’re great at delivering catchy pop melodies with style.