From the many Western songs themed around friendship, our studio staff introduces their recommended friend songs.
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Friends' Songs in Western Music (1–10)
FriendsMeghan Trainor
Meghan Trainor, who made a worldwide breakthrough in 2014 with “All About That Bass.” This song, included on the deluxe edition of her second album Thank You, is a friendship anthem that celebrates the idea that time spent with friends is the greatest treasure.
Rather than romance, it honors the joy of being with trustworthy companions, carrying her signature messages of self-affirmation and empowerment.
With its up-tempo beat, handclaps, and chorus that evokes call-and-response, its sing-along structure is part of the charm.
Even after a breakup, this track reminds you that the bonds with irreplaceable friends never fade.
Let me stay your friend.Todd Rundgren
A song released in 1978 by Todd Rundgren, who has been active as a multi-instrumentalist since the 1970s.
It features a beautifully contoured melody line and Todd’s wistful vocals that sound like he’s pleading for something.
It’s also highly regarded by other musicians and has been covered many times.
ArmyEllie Goulding
A track released as a digital download in 2016 by Ellie Goulding.
It was written for her best friend, Hannah, whom she met at university.
The black-and-white music video was directed by British photographer Conor McDonnell.
Best FriendsSophia Grace
Sophia Grace Brownlee gained attention at the age of eight when she performed Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass” with her five-year-old cousin Rosie McClelland on the TV show The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
This track was released in 2015 and reached No.
87 on the U.S.
charts.
I’ve Got A FriendMaggie Rogers
Maggie Rogers is a powerhouse singer-songwriter who blends folk and electronic sounds, and has even been nominated for a Grammy.
She has a moving song that she wrote as a “love song for a friend,” a heartfelt ode to friendship.
In it, she expresses straightforward, profound gratitude to a best friend who stood by her during the hardest time in her life.
The unadorned lyrics and her raw, emotionally charged vocals are deeply affecting.
The track appears on her second album, Surrender, released in July 2022.
It’s lovely to hear the warm atmosphere created by the participation of her real-life friends in the recording.
Why not give it a listen when you want to be reminded of how precious your close friends are?