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

Feels Like The First TimeForeigner

Foreigner – Feels Like The First Time (Official Live Video)

A single released in 1977 by the rock band Foreigner.

It was their first song to become a hit in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

The lyrics are about a new beginning.

The song was covered by Daughtry in 2008.

Separate WaysJourney

Journey – Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) (Official HD Video – 1983)

This is a classic by Journey, a progressive rock band that was active in the United States in the 1970s, with a music video that feels delightfully of its era.

It’s a powerful track with a weighty, driving beat, yet its melody and rhythm carry a wildness that stirs a fire from deep within.

The chorus is a soulful number that has propelled fighting men of every generation.

Come Sail AwayStyx

Styx – Come Sail Away

The sea has many different faces—sometimes calm, sometimes rough, right? “Styx” likens the sea to the journey of making dreams come true.

It’s a song by the rock band Styx.

The intro, composed of piano and synthesizer, carries a somewhat lonely mood.

Pay attention to how it gradually builds in intensity from there.

By the way, the single and album versions have different melodies, so it’s fun to compare them.

Disney GirlThe Beach Boys

the beach boys – Disney Girls (1957) – The Platinum

A ballad that makes you feel a deep, gentle warmth.

The whistling at the end brings me to tears.

It’s an eternal classic that will never fade.

It’s a number that stirs nostalgia, as if wishing summer would never end.

The song is by one of the members, Bruce Johnston, and his piano-and-vocal version is also lyrical and lovely.

KokomoThe Beach Boys

Kokomo – The Beach Boys HD

The upbeat song “Kokomo” makes you feel like you’re in a resort.

It was released in 1988 by The Beach Boys, the original vocal group beloved in America.

Kokomo refers to a resort in Fiji, and in the film “Cocktail” starring Tom Cruise, where the song was used as the theme, resort locations in Latin America that evoke Kokomo appear.

The romantic story that unfolds there perfectly embodies the song itself.

It’s a track that will make you want to go on vacation.

Surf Wax AmericaWeezer

Surf Wax America By: Weezer

Nicknamed “crybaby rock,” Surf Wax America is a song by the American power pop band Weezer.

Its lyrics capture a pumped-up vibe—wax up your surfboard and hit the waves! While the guitars are incredibly powerful, the vocals and overall performance are poppy.

That imbalance earned high praise from musicians.

The track is also said to have influenced later genres like alternative rock and emo.

Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham!

Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (Official Video)

The British duo Wham are loved across generations, with songs like “Last Christmas” still played around town during the holiday season.

Their nostalgic melodies and soothing vocals make for truly timeless classics.