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

3 SistersWaxahatchee

Waxahatchee – “3 Sisters” (Lyric Video)

Weyes Hatchie, who traverses American indie and Americana, is a writer who carefully weaves the memories of the heart.

Beginning with hushed keys and building into a heartbeat-like rhythm, the arrangement reflects both the gentleness and the tension that lie within sisterhood.

Using a literary motif that evokes three sisters as its guidepost, the song maps an inner journey where rifts and forgiveness appear in turn.

It opens the March 2024 album Tigers Blood, the sixth release under the Waxahatchee name, produced by Brad Cook.

The album is nominated for the 2025 Grammys in Best Americana Album.

For nights when you want to ponder the distance between siblings—perfect for the drive home.

Baby BrotherThe White Stripes

The White Stripes- Baby Brother

A track by the American alternative rock duo The White Stripes.

Released in 2007, it is included on their sixth and final album, Icky Thump.

The album was a hit around the world and won a Grammy Award.

DanielElton John

Elton John- Daniel

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.

BrotherNEEDTOBREATHE feat. Gavin DeGraw

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

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.

CirclesPassenger

Passenger – Circles

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.

BrotherEdward Sharpe&The Magnetic Zeros

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros – Brother

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.

Brother MineSuzanne Vega

Suzanne Vega – Brother Mine

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.