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Collection of Western songs with titles starting with 'Y'

When it comes to English words that start with “Y,” the first one that probably comes to mind is “You,” meaning “あなた.” It’s also frequently used in song titles, and you often see titles like “Your ○○” or “You’re ~~.” In this article, I’ll introduce famous Western songs with titles that start with “Y.” We don’t usually search for songs by the first letter of the title, so you might discover tracks that haven’t caught your eye before.

Enjoy the article as you look forward to seeing what songs are out there.

Compilation of Western songs with titles starting with 'Y' (151–160)

Yellow HeartsAnt Saunders

Ant Saunders – Yellow Hearts (Official Video)
Yellow HeartsAnt Saunders

Ant Saunders is a musician making waves in the United States.

Here’s one of his dreamy, fantastical pop numbers.

The sound production is uniquely captivating, and while his vocals are excellent, it’s those glittering, rapid high tones that feel magically pleasing.

The piano-played bass is another highlight—simple yet inventive, and it complements the track’s atmosphere without getting in the way.

It’s a superb song.

Let yourself sink into its sheer beauty.

Y Sin EmbargoAntonio Carmona

Antonio Carmona – Y Sin Embargo (Videoclip)
Y Sin EmbargoAntonio Carmona

Unlike other traditional musical genres, flamenco did not undergo avant-garde development for a long time.

The person who changed that era is Antonio Carmona.

His band, Ketama, is known for pioneering nuevo flamenco—a genre that blends flamenco with R&B and jazz—and it made a profound impact on Spain’s music scene.

His solo work, like his work with Ketama, centers on nuevo flamenco.

Be sure to check it out.

You and MeArielle Paul

amazon CM You and me-Arielle Paul
You and MeArielle Paul

Haven’t you heard it in a commercial? It’s a song by Ariel Paul, titled “You and Me” in Japanese translation.

Whether we’re sad, happy, or angry, the two of us are always together.

It’s a song that expresses just that.

Let this gentle piece create a relaxed atmosphere at your ceremony venue.

You Don’t Know MeArmand Van Helden

This work is often considered a pioneer of filter house, where the main development is built around opening and closing the filter—a technique that led to massive hits like Daft Punk’s “One More Time” and Eric Prydz’s “Call On Me.” It was produced by street icon Armand Van Helden.

In recent years, his unit with A-Trak, the DMC scratch world champion, Duck Sauce, has gained popularity.

Even if the name doesn’t immediately ring a bell, everyone will recognize it when they hear “Barbra Streisand.”

You Go to My HeadArt Pepper

Art Pepper Quartet – You Go to My Head
You Go to My HeadArt Pepper

This song is a jazz standard with lyrics that say you intoxicate my mind like alcohol, weaving in references to champagne and other kinds of drinks.

Art Pepper’s cool-toned ballad seems perfect for enhancing the mood in a restaurant.

You’d Be So Nice to Come Home ToArt Pepper

Art Pepper-You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To
You'd Be So Nice to Come Home ToArt Pepper

This song is also known for Helen Merrill’s vocals, and since it was used in commercials in Japan, many of you may have heard it.

Composed by Cole Porter in 1942, it has been performed by many artists as a famous jazz standard.

Among them, this rendition by Art Pepper is particularly well-known and highly regarded.

Art Pepper was born in California in 1925.

His playing is associated with West Coast jazz and is characterized by an intellectual, light, and cool style.

Compilation of Western songs with titles starting with 'Y' (161–170)

YesterdaysArt Tatum

Although American jazz pianist Art Tatum had a visual impairment, he captivated listeners with emotionally powerful performances that never let it hold him back.

In particular, his arrangement of Jerome Kern’s famous composition “Yesterdays,” featuring bold phrasing that makes expansive use of the keyboard, is a standout among Tatum’s works.

Be sure to listen to Art’s playing—hailed as “God” by Fats Waller, the great pianist who flourished in the first half of the 20th century!