4 Songs From the 1970s That Feel Like Golden Hour in Musical Form

These four songs from the 1970s feel like golden hour incarnate. You can easily imagine yourself listening to these as the sun goes down if you haven’t done it in real life already.

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“Dreams” — Fleetwood Mac

We’re starting with an obvious 1970s song: Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”. This song begs for someone to listen to it underneath golden skies in the summertime. From the steady musicality to Nicks’ timeless vocals, this song is just as comforting as the final dwindling hours of sunlight.

“Now here you go again / You say you want your freedom,” is an opening line that sits right in our hearts. We’ve heard them truly countless times, and every time that we do, they are just as welcome. This is a playlist staple you’ve likely heard in every context, but if there is one setting that complements it perfectly, it’s golden hour.

“Summer Breeze” — Seals And Crofts

Imagine this 1970s song playing softly on a stereo with the sunsets around you. Perhaps you’re cozied up to someone you love, the weather is just right, and this song is hitting harder than it ever has before. Isn’t that a lovely picture? It worked because this Seals And Crofts classic is tailor-made for a situation like this. With any other song, that scene would feel like something is missing.

This hit is summer incarnate. It works in any season, but it’s best served on a warm day, with the sun setting and emotions flying.

“My Eyes Adored You” — Frankie Valli

Moving away from soft rock and into soul, this 1970s Frankie Valli song is everything you’d want a good golden hour to feel like. It’s bittersweet, mirroring what we feel as the perfect day comes to an end. It’s simple and smooth, which are also words that could describe a peaceful evening soaking up the last rays of sunlight.

This love song is touching to say the least. “Carried your books from school / Playin’ make believe you’re married to me,” the lyrics read, telling the story of a childhood crush. It’s naive and playful, making it the perfect, unfussy listening option.

“Tiny Dancer” — Elton John

Like “Dreams”, this Elton John classic is perhaps overplayed, but it somehow never loses its luster. Sure, you might want to skip it now and then, but it’s never malicious. You pass up this song as if waving goodbye to a trusted friend. But when you do choose to revisit this song next, do it during golden hour. You won’t be disappointed.

The simplicity of this song makes it the perfect choice for this time of day. It’s lulling, charming, and so well known it blends into whatever situation you put it in.