A friend’s song in Western music
From the many Western songs themed around friendship, our studio staff introduces their recommended friend songs.
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Friends’ Songs of Western Music (41–50)
Grigio GirlsLady Gaga
A bonus track on the deluxe edition of Lady Gaga’s 2016 album Joanne.
It is dedicated to a friend of Gaga’s who was revealed to have cancer.
The album reached the top 10 on charts around the world.
Ben’s ThemeMichael Jackson
This song was released in 1972 as the theme for the film “Ben.” Michael was 14 at the time, and it reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
His voice is a perfect match for the movie’s story about a sickly boy who forms a bond with a rat named Ben.
Friend hospitalNada Surf
This song portrays the depth and complexity of friendship.
With a melodic tone, its lyrics weave together the compassion we feel for friends and the difficulty of truly understanding one another.
Included on the album “You Know Who You Are,” released in March 2016, it is Nada Surf’s eighth studio album.
It’s a perfect track for anyone who has struggled with friendships or felt uncertain about the distance with someone important.
Each listen may bring to mind the face of a friend who stands by your heart.
A heartwarming song that captures the essence of friendship.
Bad BloodNAO
A track that sings about the loss of childhood friendship.
It’s by Nao, a British electronic music singer-songwriter.
Released in 2016, it became a hit around the world and is included on her debut album, For All We Know.
Everybody Needs A Best FriendNorah Jones
A heartwarming jazz number that gently sings of the value of friendship and feelings of gratitude.
Norah Jones’s soft vocals tenderly embrace the thoughts you hold for a dear friend.
Created as the theme song for the film “Ted,” released in June 2012, it was nominated for Best Original Song at the 85th Academy Awards.
Carried by the glamorous sound of a big band, the lyrics convey gratitude and affection for a close friend, speaking for the feelings that are hard to put into words.
It’s the perfect song for times when you want to reaffirm the bond with a cherished friend or express your appreciation.