Western music I want to listen to leisurely on the weekend. World classics and popular songs.

Good LifeOneRepublic

OneRepublic – Good Life (Official Music Video)

OneRepublic’s music, with its soothing melodies and positive messages, leaves listeners feeling happy.

Released by the American band in 2009, this song celebrates the joy of life through a journey across cities around the world.

Its upbeat rhythm and whistled melody are distinctive, reminding us of the importance of finding happiness in everyday life.

Featured in films such as Eat Pray Love, it captured the hearts of many.

It’s the perfect track for those moments when you want to feel a little happiness amid a busy day.

Ho HeyThe Lumineers

The Lumineers – Ho Hey (Official Video)

The Lumineers are a folk-rock band from Denver, Colorado.

This song was released as a single in 2012.

It has been featured widely in various media, including the film Silver Linings Playbook starring Jennifer Lawrence and TV commercials for Bing and Blue Moon Beer.

Dream OnAerosmith

Aerosmith – Dream On (Audio)

Aerosmith, who rose to immense popularity in their home country and in Japan as titans of American hard rock in the 1970s, continued to thrive at the forefront of the scene for decades into the 2020s with a sound that digested a wide range of influences rooted in their origins.

Unfortunately, it’s still fresh in our memory that their farewell tour was canceled in August 2024 due to frontman Steven Tyler’s throat issues, but the many masterpieces they’ve created remain beloved and unfading.

In JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Golden Wind, the Stand used by Narancia Ghirga is named “Aerosmith,” directly referencing the band—so be sure to check it out.

Killing Me Softly With His SongRoberta Flack

Roberta Flack – Killing Me Softly With His Song (Official Audio)

A classic by American singer Roberta Flack.

It beautifully captures the feeling of a voice that seeps deep into the listener’s heart.

It won three awards at the 1973 Grammys, including Record of the Year, and spent five consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.

S.

singles chart.

Featured in the film “Play Misty for Me,” it captivated music fans around the world.

It remains a beloved song for moments when you want your heart to be gently moved, or to accompany quiet time spent with someone special.

Safe And SoundCapital Cities

Capital Cities – Safe And Sound

Capital Cities is an electro-rock duo formed in Los Angeles, California.

This song was released in 2011 and became their major hit.

The music video, directed by Grady Hall, won the Best Visual Effects award at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.

Something MoreSugarland

Sugarland – Something More

It’s a single from the debut album “Twice the Speed of Life,” released in 2005 by the American country music group Sugarland.

It reached No.

2 on the Hot Country Songs chart.

Every Summertimeniki

NIKI – Every Summertime (Official Video)

A bittersweet coming-of-age story spun by NIKI, an artist from Jakarta, Indonesia.

This heartwarming song gently captures universal moments of love—like tender memories with a partner she met in America and the nervousness of introducing a boyfriend to her father for the first time.

Included on the soundtrack album for Marvel’s film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, it was released in August 2021 and climbed the charts across various Asian countries.

It also comes with the remarkable anecdote of having been created in just one hour.

Its bright, poppy rhythm is perfect for a May afternoon drive under fresh green leaves or as background music for a weekend picnic.

With a soothing melody that wraps around the feeling of being in love, it stays close to the heart.