Western songs themed around family — popular tracks and recommended songs
Across genres like rock, pop, R&B, and hip-hop, there are countless songs about family.
Because it’s such a familiar theme, it’s naturally a popular subject.
But just as there are many different forms of family, songs about family also come in a wide variety of styles.
In this article, we’ve gathered a diverse selection of classics—from tracks that straightforwardly express gratitude to family, to serious songs far removed from anything heartwarming, and even numbers that explore family in a broader sense.
Whether you’re looking for a song to play at a wedding or you want to hear a slightly unconventional take on a family song, this is a must-check!
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Western songs with the theme of family – Popular and recommended tracks (21–30)
daddy’s little girlMichael Bublé
This song, quietly sung to the sound of a guitar by Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé, was originally performed in the 1960s by American singer Al Martino.
It has a 1960s feel, and Michael delivers it with great care.
Because Of YouKelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson, a singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the English-speaking world after appearing on the popular audition show American Idol, has many iconic songs.
Among them, the one I’d recommend as a family-themed piece is Because of You.
Her life has been extremely tumultuous: her parents divorced when she was six, and afterward her mother soon died by suicide.
The lyrics, which revolve around that past, poignantly express the complex emotions of a daughter who has a mother who died by suicide, declaring, “I will never be like you.”
Western songs themed around family – Popular and recommended tracks (31–40)
Married with childrenOasis
Oasis is a band from Manchester, England.
The vocalist and guitarist are brothers, and this song, which showcases the exquisite blend of guitar tones and vocals, is sung within a story about being married and having children.
The way the lyrics are delivered, as if speaking directly to you, really resonates with the heart.
Tears in heavenEric Clapton
This beautiful song, made famous in part by performances from a world-renowned boys’ choir, was written by the British blues singer Eric Clapton.
He wrote it based on his own experience, about his son who passed away at a young age.
TIny DancerElton John
This song, performed by Elton John, one of the United Kingdom’s leading singer-songwriters, together with his piano, is sung with a strong message, much like Your Song.
It is sung with heartfelt emotion, as if a father were speaking to a young girl.
The WishBruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen is a singer-songwriter who represents the heartland rock genre.
If you like pop rock or heartland rock, I’m sure you know him.
The Wish is one of his works, and it sings about a family where both parents worked and often missed each other, as well as the familial bonds and love that can still grow in such circumstances.
Springsteen’s rugged vocal tone really adds a great flavor to the song.
mofoU2
U2, the rock band that represents Ireland.
The lyrics written by Bono, who is also an activist, express his feelings for his homeland of Ireland, as well as themes of religion and family.
This song, in which the word “mother” is called out repeatedly in the lyrics, stands out as a very unique work.