Tear-jerking Western breakup songs: recommended classics and popular hits

No Touch in Love (Never Gonna Fall in Love Again)Eric Carmen

No Touch in Love – Eric Carmen, Never Gonna Fall in Love Again – Eric Carmen

A solo number released in 1975 by Eric Carmen, formerly the vocalist of the Raspberries.

Sung while he accompanies himself on piano, this song is a bittersweet breakup ballad.

It’s also well known for incorporating part of the melody from the third movement of Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No.

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Lead Me OnFLETCHER

FLETCHER – Lead Me On (Official Video)

FLETCHER’s new song, released in January 2024, is a beautiful ballad where heartbreak and hope intertwine.

It poignantly portrays the pain of an unrequited love while being unable to let go of feelings for the other person.

As a lead single from the album “In Search of the Antidote,” it has drawn attention for its lyrics and melody that resonate deeply with listeners.

Fletcher’s delicate vocals brilliantly express complex emotions.

It’s a heartwarming track that offers comfort to anyone struggling with love—perfect for times when you want to heal the pain of heartbreak or face your own feelings.

Shake It OutFlorence & The Machine

Florence + The Machine – Shake It Out

A song that has also been covered on the dramas ‘SMASH’ and ‘Glee.

‘ It’s said that during the recording of this track, they were a bit hungover and didn’t know what kind of song it would turn out to be, so the days before and after the session felt a bit strange.

Love's Survival (I Will Survive)Gloria Gaynor

Love Survival - Gloria Gaynor

Gloria Gaynor is a singer-songwriter from the United States.

The song she performed and made a hit, “I Will Survive,” is a very famous disco number.

It was released in 1978.

In Japan, Akira Fuse covered the song.

The lyrics tell the story of a woman who, after being plunged into the depths of despair by a breakup, grows stronger over time and boldly declares to her former lover who has come back, “I don’t need you anymore!”

November RainGuns N’ Roses

Guns N’ Roses – November Rain

It’s a song included on the 1991 album Use Your Illusion I, which was released as a single the following year.

Among Guns’ works, it stands out as one of the most moving ballads.

From Axl Rose’s vocals to Slash’s guitar and the strings flowing in the background, it’s a masterpiece brimming with mature allure.

ColorsHalsey

Halsey – Colors (Official Music Video)

Halsey grew up inspired by Japanese culture, and despite only starting music after graduating high school, she released her debut album ‘Badlands’ about two years later, achieving a No.

2 debut on the Billboard 200.

This song is included on ‘Badlands.

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So YesterdayHilary Duff

Hilary Duff – So Yesterday

Hilary Duff, from Houston, USA, became famous for her role in Lizzie McGuire on the Disney Channel.

The song, included on her second album Metamorphosis, carries a message about a breakup with a lover that feels like it passed as if it were just yesterday.