[2026] Classic Western songs about brothers: a roundup of recommended popular tracks
Many of you probably heard the phrase “You’re siblings, so get along” countless times when you were kids, right? There are plenty of songs that focus on family, and the relationship with a younger brother is a theme that often appears in Western lyrics.
Hurting each other sometimes, and then forgiving each other… I’ll introduce a variety of Western songs that depict that kind of sibling dynamic.
From powerful rock to gentle pop and deeply emotional ballads, you’re sure to find a track that resonates with your heart.
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[2026] Classic Western songs about brothers: Top recommended popular tracks (21–30)
The mother we shareChvrches
The debut single released in 2012 by the Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches.
The song is about rivalry between siblings.
The music video, directed by Sing J Lee, depicts the story of a depressed girl wandering through New York City.
BrothersHot Chip
Hot Chip is an electro-pop band formed in London in 2000.
This song is included on their fourth album, One Life Stand, released in 2010.
It’s a heartfelt ballad about brotherly love.
[2026] Classic Western songs about brothers: Recommended popular tracks (31–40)
Dream BrotherJeff Buckley
A song included on the 1994 album Grace by American singer-songwriter and guitarist Jeff Buckley.
It was written for a friend of Chris Dowd and has been covered by the progressive metal band TesseracT.
Blood BrothersLuke Bryan
A song included on Crash My Party, the fourth album by American country music artist Luke Bryan, released in 2013.
The album reached No.
1 on the Billboard album chart and became one of the best-selling albums of 2013.
40 AcresPusha T Ft. The Dream
A song written by Virginia-born rapper Pusha T in a room at the Redbury Hotel in Los Angeles.
It is about his family and his brother Gene “Malice” Thornton, who was also his partner in the rap duo Clipse.
After converting to Christianity, Gene changed his stage name to No Malice and began a solo career.
Seven Chinese BrothersR.E.M.
A song inspired by the 1938 children’s book “The Five Chinese Brothers,” which tells the story of siblings with supernatural powers.
It is included on “Reckoning,” the second album by the American alternative rock band R.E.M., released in 1984.
AlienThriving Ivory
A song written by keyboard player Scott Jason.
It’s a personal and emotional piece about his brother, included on the self-titled 2003 album released by the American rock band Thriving Ivory.