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[2025] A roundup of classic Western songs about the wind

When a pleasant breeze drifts in through the window, do you ever find a melody rising softly in your mind? Songs themed around the wind have continued to be loved across the global music scene.

From storm-like gales to gentle spring breezes, the wind’s many expressions have long stirred musicians’ imaginations.

Sometimes it carries hope; other times, a touch of wistfulness.

Here, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs that tell the wind’s stories—from recent hits to timeless classics.

Whether you’re a fan of Western music or simply looking for a new musical discovery, you’re sure to find a piece that resonates with your heart.

[2025] A roundup of classic Western songs about the wind (91–100)

Four Strong WindsNeil Young

Neil Young – Four Strong Winds [w/ lyrics]
Four Strong WindsNeil Young

Included on the 1978 album “Comes a Time.” Born in 1945, the Canadian singer-songwriter covered a song by Ian & Sylvia, a folk duo from Canada.

His high, clear vocals, sung over a serene, unhurried country rhythm and the cleansing tones of the strings, make this a track that soothes the listener’s mood.

The Wind Cries MaryThe Jimi Hendrix Experience

Jimi Hendrix Experience in Montparnasse Paris – Wind Cries Mary October 11, 1967
The Wind Cries MaryThe Jimi Hendrix Experience

A single released in 1967.

A four-piece rock band formed in London in 1966.

This song is a ballad written about Kathy Etchingham, who was Jimi Hendrix’s girlfriend at the time.

His almost tossed-off vocal delivery adds a great flavor and gives the track a cool finish.

In conclusion

We’ve introduced a variety of Western songs that evoke the flow of the wind, and the masterpieces born in each era beautifully capture the atmosphere and culture of their time.

From gentle breezes to fierce storms, these diverse portrayals of wind resonate deeply with us through music.

I hope you’ll find a song among those we featured that speaks to your heart and lets you feel a pleasant breeze along with the music.