Tear-jerking Western songs: recommended classics and popular tracks

i love youBlu Cantrell

Blu Cantrell-I Love You

A superb love song where exquisite electric piano and vocals in the direct lineage of Black music truly shine.

Its simple yet straightforward message—“I love you”—hits home, and the smooth melody seeps straight into the heart.

me & those dreamin’ eyes of mineD’Angelo

D’Angelo – Me And Those Dreamin’ Eyes Of Mine (Official Video)

This is a masterpiece by D’Angelo, a powerhouse male vocalist who skillfully spans many octaves.

Its sexy, mature soundscape is soothing, heightening the mood as it captures the way one’s gaze becomes riveted.

It’s a song whose beautiful track and lyrics can move you to tears.

open armsJourney

Journey – Open Arms (Official Video – 1982)

This is a famous love song known as a classic vocal ballad—so moving that some people are brought to tears by the introductory piano phrase.

It’s often used at weddings, and the soaring vocals in the chorus are breathtaking, conveying a grand scale that can bring anyone to tears.

remind mePATRICE RUSHEN

PATRICE RUSHEN REMIND ME

This is an absolutely iconic track by the truly authentic funk artist Patrice Rushen.

Its completeness as a love song is in a league of its own, and the heartfelt message—pleading to always be remembered—creates a sublime sense of weightless emotion and profound impact, securing its place as the ultimate tearjerker.

do for youThe Heavy

Do for you – HEAVy

A love song by Heavy, a pioneer in acoustic neo-soul.

The powerful sentiment of “I can do anything for you” pierces the heart, and the exquisite melody line resounds boldly in the chest.

It’s a track whose content and structure move you to tears no matter where you listen.

make me happycooly’s hot box

Cooly’s hot box Make Me Happy

A beautiful R&B landscape sets the mood for Cooly’s Hot Box’s moody, dreamy love song.

With a soaring chorus, elegantly interwoven piano, and a passionate plea to make me happy, it’s a classic crafted to move you to tears.

True ColorsCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – True Colors (Official HD Video)

Cyndi Lauper, who emerged during MTV’s heyday in the 1980s, had a flamboyant look, but her vocal talent was the real deal.

The message in this song—that you should shine in your own true colors—has not faded with time and continues to inspire and resonate across generations.