RAG MusicFriendship Songs
A lovely friendship song

A friend’s song in Western music

From the many Western songs themed around friendship, our studio staff introduces their recommended friend songs.

It’s a playlist you’ll want to listen to while thinking of your friends.

Friends' Songs of Western Music (61–70)

With a Little Help from My FriendsThe Beatles

The Beatles – With a Little Help from My Friends
With a Little Help from My FriendsThe Beatles

A track from the 1967 album Sgt.

Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, with vocals by Ringo Starr.

All the songs on the album are connected, and this one appears as the second track.

Ringo’s warm vocal delivery is especially appealing.

Best FriendThe Drums

A track by the American indie pop band The Drums.

It was written by frontman Jonathan Pierce and his close friend and guitarist Jacob Graham.

It is included on their self-titled album released in 2010.

Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1The Flaming Lips

The Flaming Lips – Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1 [Official Music Video]
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1The Flaming Lips

A captivating track with colorful melodies and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

Born from the July 2002 album “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots,” this piece reflects the evolution of The Flaming Lips’ musical style.

It reached No.

18 on the UK charts and became one of the band’s signature songs.

Through the story of Yoshimi battling pink robots, it expresses the courage to face life’s hardships and the importance of friendship.

It’s the perfect song when you want to feel the strength to fight for someone you love or to remember the bonds with dear friends.

It’s also recommended for those who want to experience The Flaming Lips’ unique worldview.

I’ll Be ThereThe Jacksons

A work released in 1970 by the Jackson 5, the brother band that Michael Jackson belonged to.

At the time, Michael had not yet reached puberty, but he was already demonstrating outstanding vocal ability.

This song, which topped the U.S.

charts, is also famous for being covered by Mariah Carey.

Just FriendsThe Kinks

A touching song that portrays the purity of friendship.

Set to the gentle melodies woven by The Kinks, it expresses the importance of unconditional love and mutual support.

It celebrates a friendship that seeks no profit, wishing only for the other person’s happiness.

Released in March 1971 as part of the soundtrack for the film Percy, this track is one of the works that showcases the band’s musical versatility.

When you want to convey gratitude that you can’t usually put into words to a dear friend, try playing it softly by their ear.

It will surely stay close to your heart.