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Sunday songs of Western music: world classics and popular hits

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

When you look through lists of Western songs, you notice there are a lot of titles that use the word “Sunday,” don’t you?

In many countries overseas where Christianity is prevalent, Sunday is seen as a day of worship and a holiday, so it might be considered a special day of the week.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs from abroad that take Sunday as their theme, all in one go!

We’ve picked from a wide range of genres, from rock bands and jazz to pop.

Be sure to take your time listening while checking out the lyrics.

Sunday songs of Western music: World-famous and popular songs (21–30)

I Met Him On A SundayThe Shirelles

SHIRELLES I Met Him On A Sunday (Ronde Ronde) APR ’58

I Met Him On A SundayThe Shirelles

A song written during their high school days, when they were still performing under the name “Poquellos,” for a show they were encouraged to join by a teacher, and originally sung a cappella.

It was later officially recorded on February 7, 1958, becoming The Shirelles’ first hit.

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SundayThe View

The View – Sunday

SundayThe View

A song included on Bread and Circuses, the third studio album by the Scottish indie rock band The View.

Starting November 1, 2010, it has been available for free download from their website.

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Sunday songs in Western music: World classics and popular tracks (31–40)

SundayHurts

Hurts – Sunday

SundayHurts

A track included on “Happiness,” the debut album by the British synth-pop duo Hurts.

It was written by the duo and produced by Jonas Quant, a Swedish producer and songwriter known for his work with Leona Lewis and No Doubt.

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Sunday PapersJoe Jackson

Joe Jackson – Sunday Papers

Sunday PapersJoe Jackson

A track from Joe Jackson’s debut album Look Sharp that incorporates a reggae beat.

It satirizes the British media of the time—which was desperately trying to broaden its readership and sometimes ran inaccurate stories—and the people who believed them.

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Another Sunday in the SouthMiranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert – Another Sunday in the South (Audio)

Another Sunday in the SouthMiranda Lambert

A song written in tribute to Shenandoah’s 1989 hit “Sunday in the South.” It’s included on country artist Miranda Lambert’s fifth album, “Platinum,” released in 2014.

The album won a Grammy Award.

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Sunday GirlBlondie

Blondie – Sunday Girl (1978) • TopPop

Sunday GirlBlondie

A song written by guitarist Chris Stein to cheer up Debbie Harry.

Debbie was feeling down because her cat ran away while she was away on tour.

The track reached No.

1 on the charts in the UK and Australia.

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Pleasant Valley SundayThe Monkees

NEW * Pleasant Valley Sunday – The Monkees {Stereo} Summer 1967

Pleasant Valley SundayThe Monkees

A song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King about Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange, New Jersey, praising the simple, happy life of the suburbs.

It was used in a 2008 episode of the TV show Family Guy in a scene that pays homage to The Monkees.

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