[2026] A roundup of classic Western songs about older sisters
There are countless songs that celebrate deep family bonds, but while it may feel like there aren’t many Western songs that specifically spotlight an “older sister,” there are actually many great tracks of various kinds.
From songs that express feelings for a real sister to ones that portray an imaginary one, the approaches are wonderfully diverse.
We’ve selected songs that depict sibling relationships from multiple angles, including numbers sung from an older sister’s perspective about her younger sister or brother.
Spanning eras and genres, here are a variety of Western songs related to older sisters.
Playlist
| [2026] A roundup of classic Western songs about older sisters | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Older SisterCarly Simon |  play_arrow | A song about Carly Simon’s feelings for her sister |
| 2 | Come DancingThe Kinks |  play_arrow | A tribute song to my sister: the resonant bonds of family |
| 3 | My Big SisterBare Naked Ladies |  play_arrow | Song to the older sister of the Balenakid Ladies |
| 4 | SisterAimee Carty |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that sings of deep love for a younger sister |
| 5 | Big Sister ProblemsDream Carter |  play_arrow | Dream Carter's Family Theme Music |
| 6 | Big Sister Problems 2Dream Carter |  play_arrow | A popular teen artist who sings about her love for and frustration with her sister |
| 7 | Big Sister SongKid’s Camp |  play_arrow | Make kids learn happily through a musical anime |
| 8 | big sisSALES |  play_arrow | Indie pop with lo-fi tones that soothe the soul |
| 9 | Call Your SisterTaylor Edwards |  play_arrow | A moving country song about a sister’s love |
| 10 | Sister SisterHaschak Sisters |  play_arrow | A touching song by a sisterly-love-filled YouTube group |
| 11 | Superman’s Big SisterIan Dury and The Blockheads |  play_arrow | Even Superman is at a loss in front of his older sister. |
| 12 | My SisterJuliana Hatfield Three |  play_arrow | A 90s rock band that sings about feelings for an imaginary older sister |
| 13 | Big Sister, Little SisterLoretta Lynn |  play_arrow | The story of sisters sung by country singer Lynn |
| 14 | Sister Oh SisterRodney Crowell |  play_arrow | The moving work by country singer Crowell |
| 15 | SisterThe Nixons |  play_arrow | A moving work: the Nixons’ classic song “Foma.” |
| 16 | Back To The StartLily Allen |  play_arrow | An apology song to Lily Allen’s sister |
| 17 | My Sister Rose10,000 Maniacs |  play_arrow | The Best Album of 10,000 Maniacs |
| 18 | WE ARE FAMILYSISTER SLEDGE |  play_arrow | The Birth of Sister Sledge’s Hit Song |
| 19 | YOU ARE MY SISTERAntony&the Johnsons |  | Top artists’ EP tracks are popular |
| 20 | My SisterReba McEntire |  play_arrow | Signature songs by the country singer Reba |
| 21 | Sister Golden HairAmerica |  play_arrow | The classic song “Tin Man” was a big hit. |
| 22 | The Kick InsideKate Bush |  play_arrow | A forbidden love song that sings of incest |
| 23 | KimberlyPatti Smith |  play_arrow | A song Patti Smith wrote from memories of her sister |
| 24 | Oh SisterBob Dylan |  play_arrow | Bob Dylan’s masterpiece album “Desire” |
| 25 | All My LifeFlo Rida |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song dedicated to Flo Rida’s sister |
| 26 | BloodAllison Moorer |  play_arrow | A song about the bond between sisters that sings of unconditional love |
| 27 | HendraBen Watt |  play_arrow | An elegy born from my sister’s death from lung cancer |
| 28 | Big SisterDio |  play_arrow | The legacy of the legendary metal band Dio and Ronnie’s will |
| 29 | Electro Shock BluesEels |  play_arrow | A sad song about my older sister’s suicide |
| 30 | SunflowerHeart |  play_arrow | Birthday song by the sister duo Heart |
| 31 | There, There, KatieJack’s Mannequin |  play_arrow | A moving song filled with hope for overcoming cancer |
| 32 | EmilyJoanna Newsom |  play_arrow | An autobiographical musical work that sings about the bond between sisters |
| 33 | SistersSteve Vai |  play_arrow | A moving song filled with love for one’s sister |
| 34 | Sister HoneyStevie Nicks |  play_arrow | Stevie Nicks's rock world |
| 35 | SisterSufjan Stevens |  play_arrow | Beautiful folk music with biblical themes |
| 36 | White KnucklesTegan and Sara |  play_arrow | Expressing sisters' emotions by a twin duo |
| 37 | Holy WaterBig&Rich |  play_arrow | A song of anger against domestic violence and a requiem |
| 38 | Cure My TragedyColdplay |  play_arrow | A moving song depicting my older sister’s battle with illness |
| 39 | SisterDave Matthews & Tim Reynolds |  play_arrow | Collaborations between Dave Matthews and TR |
| 40 | Your Sister Can’t Twist (But She Can Rock’n Roll)Elton John |  play_arrow | A track included on Elton John’s classic album |
| 41 | Two SistersFiction Plane |  play_arrow | A song about a man who fell in love and two sisters |
| 42 | Dream on HayleyJames Morrison |  play_arrow | A Love Song to James Morrison’s Sister |
| 43 | Crack the SkyeMastodon |  play_arrow | A heavy track mourning Mastodon’s sister |
| 44 | Murder Me RachaelThe National |  play_arrow | A band’s song filled with feelings for my older sister |
| 45 | Better PlaceRachel Platten |  play_arrow | A song filled with hope for life |