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[2026] A roundup of classic Western songs about brothers and sisters

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

Do you have an older brother or a younger brother, an older sister or a younger sister?

Some of you may be very close, while others, to be honest, may have grown distant.

It’s only natural that artists would choose siblings—those who were often the closest to us in childhood—as a theme for their songs, and in fact, many great tracks have been born from this theme.

In this article, we’ve put together classic Western songs about brothers and sisters from various eras and genres.

From timeless classics to recent standouts, enjoy a wide range of brother songs and sister songs!

[2026] A Collection of Classic Western Songs About Brothers and Sisters (21–30)

DanielElton John

Elton John- Daniel

DanielElton John

A ballad created by British singer and pianist Elton John and his writing partner Bernie Taupin.

Sung from the perspective of a brother, it was inspired by a conversation about the number of soldiers returning from Vietnam.

The track has been covered by artists such as Wilson Phillips.

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BrotherNEEDTOBREATHE feat. Gavin DeGraw

NEEDTOBREATHE “Brother feat. Gavin DeGraw” [Official Video]

BrotherNEEDTOBREATHE feat. Gavin DeGraw

A collaboration between the American Christian rock band Needtobreathe and singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw.

It was inspired by the healthy sense of competition between lead vocalist Bear Rinehart and his older brother, guitarist Bo.

Released in 2015, it reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

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[2026] Best Western Songs About Brothers and Sisters (31–40)

CirclesPassenger

Passenger – Circles

CirclesPassenger

A track by Mike Rosenberg, a British singer-songwriter who performs under the name Passenger.

It was inspired by his best friend at the time, with whom he grew up until they were 16.

The track is included on the 2012 album All the Little Lights.

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Dream BrotherJeff Buckley

Jeff Buckley – Dream Brother (from Live in Chicago)

Dream BrotherJeff Buckley

A track by American singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley.

It was written for Chris Dowd of Fishbone, a friend of Jeff’s who was considering breaking up with his pregnant girlfriend.

The track has been covered by artists such as Tesseract.

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BrotherEdward Sharpe&The Magnetic Zeros

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros – Brother

BrotherEdward Sharpe&The Magnetic Zeros

A track by the Los Angeles folk-rock band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.

It is included on the 2009 album Up from Below.

The tracks on this album have been used widely across various media, including commercials and TV dramas.

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Brother MineSuzanne Vega

Suzanne Vega – Brother Mine

Brother MineSuzanne Vega

A country track by New York–based singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega.

It was inspired by her relationship with her brother, Matthew.

The track appears on her 2012 album Close-Up Vol.

4, Songs of Family.

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Am I The Only One?Bare Naked Ladies

Am I the Only One?

Am I The Only One?Bare Naked Ladies

Barenaked Ladies is a rock band formed in Ontario, Canada, in 1988.

They have won the Juno Awards eight times.

This track is included on the album “Maybe You Should Drive,” released in 1994.

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