<h2>Amsterdam by Gregory Alan Isakov</h2>
<p>South Africa-born Isakov&rsquo;s folk-country <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/mumbai-weekend-guide-dance-music-and-food-events-to-explore-23620399" rel="nofollow">track </a>feels like a warm conversation with an old friend on a cold night in the titular European city. A far cry from the sizzling Maximum City, but one can daydream.</p>
<h2>Sapphire by Ed Sheeran</h2>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/mar/Sapphire_e.jpg" alt="Ed Sheeran" width="1280" height="720" /><br /><strong><em>Ed Sheeran</em></strong></p>
<p>This vibrant, perfect-for-the-summer track is Western pop-infused with desi elements, including some lilting notes from instruments like the sitar, among others.</p>
<h2>Walking in Memphis by Marc Cohn/Cher</h2>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/mar/Memphis_e.jpg" alt=" Cher" width="1280" height="720" /><br /><strong><em>Cher</em></strong></p>
<p>While we find ourselves veering towards Cher&rsquo;s 1995 rendition, it&rsquo;s Cohn&rsquo;s deeply personal lyrics of his life that will tug at the heart strings. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/articles" rel="nofollow">Music</a> legends Elvis and Al Green make a presence too. A blues masterpiece.</p>
<h2>War Pigs by Black Sabbath</h2>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/mar/Black-Sabbath_e.jpg" alt="Black Sabbath. Pics Courtesy/Wikimedia Commons, artistes&rsquo; instagram, youtube" width="1280" height="720" /><br /><strong><em>Black Sabbath. Pics Courtesy/Wikimedia Commons, Artistes&rsquo; Instagram, Youtube</em></strong></p>
<p>We don&rsquo;t really need to say more, but this 1970s anthem was the definitive anti-war call. This might be Gen Alpha, but Sabbath fans have been there, and done that.</p>
<h2>Mostly Chimes Adrianne Lenker</h2>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/mar/Adrianne-Lenkar_e.jpg" alt="Adrianne Lenker. Pic courtesy/Spotify" width="1280" height="720" /><br /><strong><em>Adrianne Lenker. Pic courtesy/Spotify</em></strong></p>
<p>True to its title, this one&rsquo;s an<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/mumbai-indians-fan-festival-the-mix-at-jio-world-garden-on-march-21-22-all-you-need-to-know-23620523" rel="nofollow"> instrumental tune</a> for your slow days. It reminds us of a windy, rainy afternoon where the sky is gloomy, with a slight nip in the air.</p>

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