Songs About Green

Updated April 1, 2024

Have you heard these Songs About Green? We guarantee you'll find some new tunes. We wrote about 24 of our favorites.

Dreams - 2004 Remaster by Fleetwood Mac

From the album, Rumours (Super Deluxe), released on February 4, 1977

The song "Dreams" was originally released by Fleetwood Mac on their album Rumours in 1977. The song was written by Stevie Nicks and was produced by the band's producer, Lindsey Buckingham. The song was remastered in 2004 and released as a single. The song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and at number 24 on the UK Singles Chart.

Basket Case by Green Day

From the album, Dookie, released on February 1, 1994

"Basket Case" is a song by American rock band Green Day, released as the third single from their sixth studio album, Dookie (1994). Written by lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong, the song is about his struggles with anxiety and depression. The song was produced by Rob Cavallo and Green Day. It was recorded at Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood, California in March 1994. The song features vocals from Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt, with drums played by Tre Cool. The song's guitar riff was inspired by the Ramones. The song was released to radio on May 24, 1994. It peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's highest-charting single at the time. In the UK, the song peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart. "Basket Case" has been certified five-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has sold more than four million copies in the United States. The song is widely considered to be one of the band's signature songs.

Island In The Sun by Weezer

From the album, Weezer (Green Album), released on May 15, 2001

The song "Island in the Sun" was written by Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo and was produced by Rick Rubin. The song was released as a single in 2001 and was included on the band's fourth studio album, Weezer (The Green Album). The song is about Cuomo's desire to move to a tropical island, and the music video was filmed on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

Collard Greens by ScHoolboy Q

From the album, Oxymoron (Deluxe), released on January 1, 2014

The song "Collard Greens" by ScHoolboy Q is a track off of his album Oxymoron. The song features Kendrick Lamar and was produced by THC. The song is about the lifestyle of a young, black man in America and the struggles that come with it. The production of the song is very minimalistic, with a simple beat and some sparse instrumentation. The focus is on the lyrics and the delivery of the two rappers.

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town - Live at C.W. Post College, Greenvale, NY - December 1975 by Bruce Springsteen

From the album, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (Live at C.W. Post College, Greenvale, NY - December 1975), released in 1981

"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town - Live at C.W. Post College, Greenvale, NY - December 1975" is a live recording of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performing the Christmas song "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town". The performance was recorded at C.W. Post College in Greenvale, New York on December 12, 1975. The song was released as a single on December 16, 1975, and peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Green Green Grass by George Ezra

From the album, Gold Rush Kid, released on June 10, 2022

"Green Green Grass" is a song by George Ezra. It was released as a single on September 23, 2018. The song was written by Ezra and produced by Cam Blackwood.

Green Light by Lorde

From the album, Melodrama, released on June 16, 2017

"Green Light" is a song by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde. It was released as the lead single from her second studio album, Melodrama (2017), on 3 March 2017. The song was written by Lorde and Jack Antonoff, and produced by Antonoff. Lyrically, the song is about "the ups and downs of getting older" and "the thrill of new beginnings". "Green Light" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its production and Lorde's vocal performance. The song peaked at number one on the New Zealand Singles Chart and number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also reached the top 10 in Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Grant Singer and features Lorde dancing in various locations around New York City.

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival

From the album, Green River (Expanded Edition), released on August 3, 1969

"Green River" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is an upbeat rock-and-roll classic from 1969. Written by frontman John Fogerty, the song tells the story of a young man returning to his hometown to reunite with his lost love. The song reflects the band's signature sound of blues-influenced rock-and-roll, with its infectious guitar riffs and steady beat. The song was recorded at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California and was produced by John Fogerty and Saul Zaentz for Fantasy Records. It was released as the lead single from the band's second studio album, "Willie and the Poor Boys," in July 1969. The single reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Creedence Clearwater Revival's highest-charting songs of all time.

Green Onions by Booker T. & the M.G.'s

From the album, Green Onions, released in 1962

"Green Onions" is a classic instrumental rock and roll song written by Booker T. Jones and recorded by Booker T. & the M.G.'s. The song was released as a single on the Stax Records label in 1962 and quickly became a hit, reaching #3 on the Billboard R&B chart and #27 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song features Booker T. Jones on Hammond organ and is backed by a guitar, bass, and drums. It is characterized by an infectious backbeat and a catchy organ riff. The song has become an iconic part of popular music and is often included in lists of the greatest rock and roll songs of all time.

Big Green Tractor by Jason Aldean

From the album, Wide Open, released on April 7, 2009

"Big Green Tractor" is a song written by Jim Collins and David Lee and recorded by American country music singer Jason Aldean. It was released in May 2009 as the third single from his album Wide Open. The song is a mid-tempo in which the narrator speaks of his desire to take his lover away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life by driving her away in his big green tractor. The production features a twangy guitar and steel guitar accompaniment. The song peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has been certified 2x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and was nominated for Vocal Event of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2010.