Tear-jerking Western songs: recommended classics and popular tracks
Here are some timeless and popular tear-jerking Western songs recommended by our studio staff.
Why not let yourself have a good cry once in a while and give your heart a detox?
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Tear-jerking Western songs: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (81–90)
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.
Stay (Faraway, So Close!)U2
Included on the 1993 album Zooropa.
It was also used in the film Faraway, So Close! released the same year.
A four-piece rock band from Ireland formed in 1976.
The intro, which begins quietly with a lonely-sounding guitar, is striking, and as the melody flows moodily at a slow tempo, Bono’s vocals pour out emotion so richly that tears naturally begin to fall.
A fine track.
Say SomethingA Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera
It’s a song featured in the film “If I Stay.” It’s unbearably heart-wrenching, and just listening to it makes me feel like I’m about to burst into tears.
A Great Big World came to Japan in 2015, and at that time they collaborated with May J.
on this song.