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Western songs to listen to when you feel lonely: world classics and popular hits

There are songs that give you courage when you feel lonely, songs that help ease your solitude—so many different styles.

This time, we’re introducing classic Western tracks to listen to when you’re feeling alone.

Surely there are people around you who care about you.

Don’t overthink it—anyone is fine! Try listening while thinking of someone who’s always by your side.

Western songs to listen to when you feel lonely: World classics and popular tracks (71–80)

You’ve Got a FriendCarole King

Carole King – You’ve Got a Friend (Official Audio)
You've Got a FriendCarole King

Carole King’s classic song “You’ve Got a Friend.” As the title suggests, it’s a song dedicated to a dear friend, and it won Song of the Year at the 1972 Grammy Awards.

It has been covered by many renowned artists, including James Taylor and Donny Hathaway.

If you’re feeling down or struggling in a friendship, please give it a listen.

It’s a song that really drives home the importance of friends, so it might even help you work things out.

Are You Lonesome TonightElvis Presley

Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight w/lyrics
Are You Lonesome TonightElvis Presley

A song written in 1926 by songwriters Roy Turk and Lou Handman.

It has been recorded by many artists.

This Elvis version spent six weeks at No.

1 on the Hot 100 chart between November 1960 and January 1961.

It is said that Elvis recorded it with all the studio lights turned off.

All By MySelfEric Carmen

Eric Carmen – All By MySelf (HQ)
All By MySelfEric Carmen

It is based on Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No.

2 (written in 1901), and its choral section is taken from “Let’s Pretend,” a song Eric Carmen wrote in 1973 for the band Raspberries, of which he was a member.

The song is about emotions that everyone feels at some point in life.

It was covered by Celine Dion in 1996.

Alone AgainGilbert O’Sullivan

Gilbert O’Sullivan – Alone Again (original version)
Alone AgainGilbert O'Sullivan

A song said to be one of the most melancholic.

It became Irish singer Gilbert O’Sullivan’s only No.

1 hit in the United States and won Grammy Awards in three categories.

The track is featured in the 1999 film The Virgin Suicides.

I’M SO LONESOME I COULD CRYHank Williams

I’M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY (1949) by Hank Williams
I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRYHank Williams

It is one of the many songs Williams wrote to portray devastating darkness.

It is said to be the most moving of his songs.

He wrote it inspired by his relationship with his first wife, Audrey.

A country music standard, it has been covered over the years in various styles by many artists, including Ray Charles and Bob Dylan.