Forbidden Love: A Collection of Classic Western Songs About Infidelity [2026]
Western songs about infidelity that distill uncontrollable emotions and aching melancholy.
The masterpieces that deftly portray the desire and guilt hidden in forbidden love—and the deep regret that follows—shake our hearts like a life drama in itself.
A secret romance you can tell no one about, the bittersweet ache of drowning in an illicit relationship, and the deep scars that remain in the end.
This time, we’ve selected classic Western tracks on the theme of adultery from a wide range of genres.
Along with the meanings of the lyrics and the feelings embedded in the music, we’ll introduce a collection of songs that resonate with the heart.
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Forbidden Love: A Collection of Classic Western Songs About Adultery [2026] (81–90)
Hey Hey What Can I DoLed Zeppelin
A song released as a single by Led Zeppelin in 1970.
It was never performed live by the band, but it was performed by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant on their 1995 tour.
The song was covered by Hootie & the Blowfish on the 1995 Led Zeppelin tribute album Encomium.
Famous Blue RaincoatLeonard Cohen
A song released by Leonard Cohen in 1971.
It has been performed at venues such as Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens, Paris’s Olympia, and the Vienna Opera House.
It has been covered by artists including Joan Baez, Tori Amos, Laurie MacAllister, and Jennifer Warnes.
Your Secret LoveLuther Vandross
He can’t tell anyone that he loves her.
This painfully raw adultery song portrays a man tormented by a secret affair.
The album of the same name, released in 1996, also won a Grammy Award.
Luther’s rich, mellow vocals are truly a textbook example of R&B.
Me and Mrs.JonesMichael Bublé
“We’ve got a thing going on, Mrs.
Jones and I”—a number that sings of a young man’s earnest feelings as he falls for a married woman.
In 1972, Billy Paul sang it and reached No.
1 in the U.S.
Many musicians, including Marvin Gaye and Daryl Hall, have covered the song.
Take It On the RunREO Speed Wagon
With its flowing, quintessentially 1980s melody and hard-edged sound, the track “Take It on the Run” is a real pleasure.
It’s a song by the American rock band REO Speedwagon, known as a live act that has delivered countless legendary performances.
The guitar solo is truly breathtaking, and the explosive power is remarkable.
The lyrics are a passionate love song, and I hope you’ll listen while forming your own understanding of the literary feel created by its use of metaphor.
Who Is He (And What Is He to You)Bill Withers
A song written by Bill Withers and Stan McKenney.
It was included on the 1972 album Still Bill.
It was used in Quentin Tarantino’s 1997 film Jackie Brown.
It has been covered by Meshell Ndegeocello and by Gladys Knight & The Pips.
Forbidden Love: A Collection of Classic Western Songs About Infidelity [2026] (91–100)
All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To YouHeart
A rock band centered around the Wilson sisters, Ann and Nancy.
A rainy night.
While driving, she happens to meet a man by chance.
“I just want to make love to you all night.
That’s all,” she invites him bluntly.
The song portrays a woman’s impulsive one-night love.