Top 25 Easy Listening Songs: Relaxing Mood Playlist
Looking for easy listening music? You’re in the right spot. What started as a specific genre back in the 1950s–70s, associated with certain artists and bands, has now evolved into a much broader style of music. Today, it can apply to almost any genre — pop, folk, indie, even some chill rock compositions.
A great easy listening song today means a calm, melodic, soothing, and easy-to-enjoy, high-quality piece of music. Sound awesome? Well, I’ve got a whole collection of such amazing tracks for you.
Enjoy a handpicked playlist of the 25 Best Easy Listening Songs — perfect for relaxing, improving your mood, unwinding, and just having a great time with smooth, pleasant melodies in the background.
Grab your best headphones, fire up your audio system, or take this list on the road, and have fun🎧
25 Best Easy Listening Songs
Let’s dive into the music right away. I ranked these twenty tracks as I see it, but honestly – they are all great. If you like the number 20th more than the 5th, it’s all good. You can shuffle the playlist and it will still sound just as amazing. I have included songs of various genres and styles, so you’ll definitely find something that you love in this list.
25. The Doors – Riders on the Storm
One of the most iconic hits by the one and only The Doors. Absolute marvel of music heritage. Perfect chill song with soft vibe.
24. Scott Matthews – Eyes Wider Than Before
Scott Matthews has plenty of calm beautiful songs, and this one is a prime example why hist tunes are so attractive.
23. James Vincent McMorrow – Breaking Hearts
Breaking Hearts by James Vincent McMorrow is one of those songs that you can’t help but play over and over again, it’s very addictive in a good way.
22. Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart – Here Comes The Rain Again
Even though “Sweet Dreams” by Eurythmics and amazing Annie Lennox is more famous, “Here Comes The Rain Again” definitely has some special secret sauce in it.
21. Joshua Radin – I’d Rather Be With You
I have a separate collection of 15 best Songs by Joshua Radin, and “I’d Rather Be With You” is one of them. Fabulous easy-listening composition!
20. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here
Everybody knows Pink Floyd and their unrivaled discography. “Wish You Were Here” will always be one of fans’ favorite – it can be played on repeat for hours.
19. Ben Howard – Promise
Ben Howard is actually one of my favorite artists, he is a true hidden music gem. There’s a reason why I included him in my list of Best Indie Folk Songs Of All Time. “Promise” is the song that proves it.
18. Monsters of Folk – The Sandman, The Brakeman And Me
Monsters Of Folk released just one album, and yet the songs in it are pure magic. If you love easy-listening music – you need to check ’em out.
17. Kosheen – Coming Home
Kosheen is one of the bands that went under the radar after they stopped releasing new music. That makes it even more exciting to re-discover their awesome tracks now. “Coming Home” is a nice one to start with.
16. Kaleida – Think
“Think” by Kaleida became especially popular after it has been featured in the first John Wick (2014) movie. The band makes unique, creative and stylish music.
15. Gregory Alan Isakov – San Luis
If you want to unwind, relax after a long week, and just spend some quality time – Gregory Alan Isakov can provide just the right soundtrack for you.
14. Roy Orbison – Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)
Roy Orbison is a legend. You definitely heard his songs without even realizing that it’s the same artist behind them. Smooth voice, pleasant harmonies and timeless melodies are his specialty.
13. Timecop1983 – My Room
Timecop1983 is one of Synthwave’s best artists, and his track “My Room” is an absolute masterpiece of chill and relaxing sound.
12. Kings Of Convenience – Rule My World
You simply must check Kings Of Convenience if you love melodic and vibey tunes with softest acoustic sound. This Norwegian duo is unlike anyone else.
11. Wankelmut – Wasted So Much Time feat. John Lamonica (N’to Remix)
NTO (N’to) is a real-word wizard. He showcases his magic through beautiful techno music. I highly recommend this artist.
10. The Cure – Friday I’m In Love
The Cure remains super popular even though they started in the 80s. I guess it’s not that surprising when you look at all the hits they released. “Friday I’m In Love” is one of them.
9. 3 Doors Down – Landing In London
Who said that rock bands can’t make easy listening songs? 3 Doors Down with their “Landing In London” proves them all wrong!
8. GUNSHIP – When You Grow Up, Your Heart Dies
Gunship is a must-listen band if you’re into electronic and synthwave music. They make extremely catchy melodies that you want to play over and over again.
7. Elliott Smith – Between The Bars
A list of the top Easy Listening songs without Elliott Smith would not be complete. This man has written some of the mots mellow, silky compositions ever.
6. Fleet Foxes – Mykonos
If you love indie music, you surely heard this hit from Fleet Foxes. “Mykonos” is a staple from the era when this genre was a mainstream.
5. Billy Idol – Sweet Sixteen
Billy Idol rose to the top charts in the 80s with explosive, energetic songs. But he also made such gentle and harmonious tracks like “Sweet Sixteen.”
4. You+Me – You and Me
You probably know of Pink the singer and Dallas Green, (known as City and Colour), but you might have missed their collaboration as You+Me. Well, this is a perfect opportunity to discover this unbelievable duo.
3. London Grammar – Non Believer
Who doesn’t like dreamy indie pop with cool elements of electronica, right? English band London Grammar makes awesome music of just that sort.
2. Angus & Julia Stone – Nothing Else
Siblings Angus & Julia Stone are responsible for many breathtaking songs that pertly fit the easy listening genre. Just check “Nothing Else” and you’ll know right away what I mean.
1. SYML – Lost Myself
SYML comparably takes a spot in this chart because his calm, deep, touching music is just magnificent. Brian Fennell is a master of mesmerizing tunes.
Best Easy Listening Playlist on Spotify & YouTube
Of course, I have ALL THESE SONGS in two ready-to-go playlists — one on Spotify and the other on YouTube.
Both playlists include the same songs; I just made them on different platforms because some people prefer Spotify and others prefer YouTube.
So, pick the one you like best — and hit that Play ► button!
Top 20 Easy Listening Songs – SPOTIFY 🎧 PLAYLIST:
Top 20 Easy Listening Songs – YOUTUBE 🎧 PLAYLIST:
Before You Leave
If you’re enjoying this music collection, make sure to check out my Genre-specific Playlists too.
I’ve also created hundreds of carefully curated playlists featuring the greatest hits from individual bands and artists — all handpicked, nothing was AI generated!
