Tear-jerking, moving songs in Western music
Western music has far more songs than Japanese music.
Among them, I think there are many tracks that can make you cry.
We’ve gathered a lot of songs you’ll want to listen to when you feel like crying.
I think a storm of emotions awaits you.
I hope you discover some songs you haven’t heard before!
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Tear-Jerking, Moving Western Songs (41–50)
SaraStarship
A six-piece band from San Francisco formed in 1984.
It’s a memorable track featuring vocals that poignantly sing about a breakup, set against a slow-tempo rhythm and a wet, mellow melody line.
The chorus—saying there’s never a good time to say goodbye—tightens your chest when you hear it.
Woman In ChainsTears for Fears
Included on the 1989 album The Seeds of Love.
A two-piece rock band from the UK formed in 1981.
This track features American gospel singer Oleta Adams.
Set against a slow-tempo rhythm and a melodically striking line colored by lyrical guitar, the soulful vocals sink into your heart and leave you deeply moved.
Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers
Included on the 1965 album “Just Once In My Life.” The theme song for the 1990 film “Ghost.” A duo formed in 1995 from Orange County.
As you listen to the vocals—few words, yet sung soulfully—carried by the slow-flowing rhythm and moody, wistful melody, you can’t help but feel the tears start to well up.
AngieThe Rolling Stones
Included on the 1973 album Goats Head Soup.
A four-piece rock band from London formed in 1962.
The lyrical acoustic guitar and gently played piano are striking, giving it a fragile, ephemeral atmosphere.
Carried by that sound, Mick’s emotionally charged vocals are truly moving to the point of tears.
Not EnoughVan Halen
Included on the 1995 album Balance.
A four-piece rock band from California formed in 1972.
This is a number from the era when Sammy Hagar was the vocalist.
The contrast between the slow-tempo rhythm and the interplay of soft piano tones with the hardness of electric guitar highlights the character of the song nicely.
The soulful vocals are great, too.
I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston
Included on the 1992 album “The Bodyguard” soundtrack.
It served as the theme song for the film “The Bodyguard,” released the same year.
A cover of the single Dolly Parton released in 1974.
Born in 1963.
A singer from the state of New Jersey.
The entire track moves the heart with her beautiful vocals, but the highlight is, of course, the chorus.
It’s so beautiful it leaves me speechless.
A masterpiece among masterpieces.
HelloAdele
It’s a hit tune that used to play on FM radio all the time, with a deeply reverberant vocal that leaves an impression like it keeps resonating deep in your ears.
When you listen to it at times of extreme fatigue, when your emotions feel drained, it seems to soothe you and revive your spirit.