27 Best Songs About September

11. “September Song” by Willie Nelson

Song Year: 1978

Willie Nelson didn’t write “September Song,” but he did record the most celebrated version of it. Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson composed the tune in 1938 for the musical Knickerbocker Holiday.

No one remembers that musical, but many still love Nelson’s cover of the love song. The singer of “September Song” laments how quickly time passes. He values the time he spends with his partner, even though they’re fleeting.

12. “See You in September” by the Happenings

Song Year: 1966

Sid Wayne and Sherman Edwards wrote “See You in September,” but the Happenings made it a hit. The New Jersey band put a Motown twist on the song, launching it to national success.

Brazil loved “See You in September.” The single reached number one on Rio de Janeiro’s chart.

The narrator of “See You in September” asks his partner to remain faithful during summer vacation. The lover is going away until September, and the singer is concerned her interest will fade. 

13. “One September Day” by Nina Simone

Song Year: 1965

The incomparable Nina Simone imbued every song she sang with pathos and ache. The writer sings about a lost love in “One September Day.”

The singer reflects on the way time impacts her memory. She establishes that while her recollections may fade, the September love remains vivid in her memory. The relationship is over, but still present in her memory.

14. “September When it Comes” by Johnny and Rosanna Cash

Song Year: 2003

“September When it Comes” packs a double punch. The song and its lyrical content are bittersweet, but so is its history. “September When it Comes” is the last song Rosanna Cash recorded with her father Johnny.

The song charts the course of a life, starting at birth and ending at death. The father-daughter duo trade verses and sing the chorus together.

“September When it Comes” spent 17 weeks on the Billboard charts.

15. “It May as Well Rain Until September” by Carol King

Song Year: 1963

Carol King initially wrote “It May as Well Rain Until September” for Bobby Vee. However, the songwriter’s demo recording earned her acclaim and success.

King’s performance of “It May as Well Rain Until September” tanked on American Bandstand, but listeners disagreed. The mid-tempo torch song covered familiar pop-territory. The singer tells her ex that the world is sad and dark now that their relationship is over.

“It May as Well Rain Until September” charted in the United States and the United Kingdom. It inspired several covers and a Swedish language interpretation. 

16. “September Song” by Frank Sinatra

Song Year: 1962

Frank Sinatra put the ol’ blue eyes charm on “September Song,” a modification of the Maxwell Anderson and Kurt Weill song.

Sinatra’s interpretation maintains the melancholy tone underpinning the original. However, the singer cuts the fat, reducing the song to two verses.

Sinatra featured the song on two albums: Point of No Return and September of My Years. The singer’s dulcet tones perfectly draw out the melancholy inherent to the themes of aging and loss in the lyrics.

17. “Come September” by Natalie Imbruglia

Song Year: 2001

Believe it or not, Natalie Imbruglia released songs after her massive 1997 hit, “Torn.” “Come September” is a female-empowerment anthem, celebrating how loss and pain make us stronger.

The song employs a third-person narrative voice to tell the story of a woman who loses her relationship. “Come September” assures listeners that although the heroine suffers currently, she’ll pick herself up and be okay by autumn.

18. “September” by Daughtry

Song Year: 2010

Chris Daughtry has faired pretty well, despite not winning American Idol. The fifth-season finalist was a well-established property when he released “September” with his band, Daughtry.

The introspective ballad explored the singer’s fond memories of childhood summers. “September” dives into the swift passage of time and the melancholy of being unable to remain static in life.

The mid-tempo song performed moderately well. “September” charted in Canada and the United States.

19. “September When I First Met You” by Barry White

Song Year: 1978

Barry White is the undisputed king of smooth and steamy love songs. “September When I First Met You” finds the baritone at his most romantic.

White’s wife inspired “September When I First Met You.” The song explains how the singer met his partner in September, and the love hasn’t faded. The couple vows to work on their relationship and value each other.

20. “Blue September” by Al Stewart

Song Year: 1990

Al Stewart recorded some of the most commercially successful jazz of the 20th century. The iconic singer paired up with the psychedelic-country band Windows for “Blue September.”

The five-minute song is lyrically obscure. The words hint at the passage of time while embracing a dreamy poetry. A delicate sadness infuses the tune.