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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 in Western Music (71–80)

Hymn Dedicated to a FriendArt Grafunkel

A Hymn Dedicated to a Friend: All I Know / Art Garfunkel (1973)
Hymn Dedicated to a FriendArt Grafunkel

A single released from the album “Angelic Voice,” Art’s first solo work after the breakup of Simon & Garfunkel.

The song expresses his feelings toward Paul Simon—his former partner with whom he often clashed.

Best FriendB.o.B

From the very first listen, this is a wonderful, friendship-celebrating song that stays with you.

B.o.B’s warm vocals convey the importance of the bond with a best friend.

Released on the 2012 mixtape “Fuck ’Em We Ball,” the track features Iggy Azalea and Mac Miller and was co-produced with Jamieson.

It’s perfect for when you want to reminisce about memories with friends or express gratitude to someone special.

Each listen is sure to bring to mind the face of a friend who’s always by your side.

Two of a KindCast

This song celebrates the beauty of friendship.

Its breezy acoustic guitar and familiar, easy-to-love melody feel comforting—as if you’re looking back on times spent with a close friend.

The lyric “the two of us are alike” evokes a strong bond between friends.

Released by CAST in January 1995, the track is known as a defining song of the UK scene at the time.

It’s perfect for listening to while reminiscing about your friends.

When you feel like revisiting memories with someone special, give it a listen.

Old FriendsEverything But The Girl

Everything But the Girl – Old Friends 1991 (Official Music Video) Remastered
Old FriendsEverything But The Girl

A song that invites you into a gentle moment—that’s the hallmark of Everything But The Girl’s classic.

Carried by a soothing melody, the vocals weave like threads of cherished memories.

Days gone by and moments with loved ones vividly come back to life.

Released in August 1991, this track appears on the album Worldwide and has never let go of fans’ hearts.

Written and composed by Ben Watt, it’s made all the more captivating by Tracey Thorn’s warm vocals.

It’s the perfect song for remembering close friends or feeling grateful for new encounters.

My friendGilbert O`Sullivan

Gilbert O’Sullivan – Clair (Isolated vocal track with lyrics)
My friendGilbert O`Sullivan

A work released in 1973 by Gilbert O’Sullivan, who had the huge hit song “Alone Again.” It is included on the album “I’m a Writer, Not a Fighter,” released the same year.

His prowess as a renowned melody-maker is clearly on display here as well.