Tear-jerking Western breakup songs: recommended classics and popular hits

SuperstarCarpenters

Carpenters – Superstar

In the late 1960s, Delaney & Bonnie, a husband-and-wife duo known for their gritty Southern rock, released this song in 1969.

Its original title was “Groupie (Superstar).” The Carpenters changed part of the lyrics and released their version in 1970, and it became a worldwide hit.

A Kiss of Tears (Kiss And Say Goodbye)The Manhattans

Kiss and Say Goodbye — The Manhattans

This is a hit song released in 1976 by the Manhattans, a soul group active in the 1970s.

The track reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts and became a staple during slow-dance (cheek-to-cheek) time at discos back then.

While the song is full of romantic mood, its content is about saying goodbye to a partner in a relationship that can’t be spoken about openly—an affair.

It’s by no means a purely sweet song.

The Feeling of Being Dumped (You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’)The Righteous Brothers

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The Righteous Brothers are a male duo group from the United States.

You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ is a 1964 release that reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

They are remembered as pioneering figures in blue-eyed soul (soul music performed by white artists).

This work was later covered by Daryl Hall & John Oates.

Beggin’ On Your KneesVictoria Justice

Victoria Justice – Beggin’ On Your Knees (Official from Victorious)

A song used in Nickelodeon’s sitcom ‘Victorious.’ In the scene, Tori, played by the very talented singer Victoria Justice, is approached by the most handsome guy at school who tries to team up with her on an assignment.

But it turns out he was only sweet-talking her to use her talent to get a good grade, so the song becomes a revenge track aimed at him.

Careless WhisperWham!

George Michael – Careless Whisper (Official Video)

In the 1980s, Wham!, a male pop duo, was hugely popular not only in their home country of the UK but also in the United States and Japan.

Their biggest heartbreak song is surely Careless Whisper.

It tells the story of a man who, driven by a fleeting moment of unfaithfulness, whispered to a woman other than his girlfriend—and that became the reason his girlfriend ultimately said goodbye.

In Japan, it’s remembered for being an exceptionally big hit for a Western song.