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[2025] A Collection of Classic Western Songs About Sisters

There are countless songs that celebrate deep family bonds, but while it may feel like there aren’t many Western songs that specifically spotlight an “older sister,” there are actually many great tracks of various kinds.

From songs that express feelings for a real sister to ones that portray an imaginary one, the approaches are wonderfully diverse.

We’ve selected songs that depict sibling relationships from multiple angles, including numbers sung from an older sister’s perspective about her younger sister or brother.

Spanning eras and genres, here are a variety of Western songs related to older sisters.

[2025] A Compilation of Classic Western Songs About Sisters (21–30)

The Kick InsideKate Bush

A song about siblings falling in love with each other.

It also drew attention for being written by Kate Bush, who was 19 at the time and raised Christian.

It was inspired by the classic Scottish ballad “Lucy Wan.”

KimberlyPatti Smith

A song written by American musician Patti Smith, inspired by childhood memories with her sister Kimberly.

It is included on her debut album Horses, released in 1975.

Kimberly is also known as a guitarist and songwriter.

Oh SisterBob Dylan

Bob Dylan – Oh, Sister (Official Audio)
Oh SisterBob Dylan

A song included on the 17th album, Desire, released in 1976 by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.

The album spent five weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart.

All My LifeFlo Rida

A song included on the album “Mail on Sunday,” released in 2008 by American hip-hop artist Flo Rida.

It was inspired by his sister, who had a major impact on his life.

The track was produced by Fatboi.

BloodAllison Moorer

Blood – Allison Moorer by Sevy
BloodAllison Moorer

A song about loving someone unconditionally.

It was inspired by the relationship between Alison Moorer and her sister, who became orphans and lived with relatives after their mother was killed by their father in 1986.

The song is from the 2015 album Down to Believing.

HendraBen Watt

Ben Watt / ‘Hendra’ (Official Video | by Rahim Moledina)
HendraBen Watt

A song by Ben Watt, also known as a member of the British duo Everything But the Girl.

It was inspired by the loss of his sister, Jennie, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2012 and died just three weeks later.

The track features awkward, lyrical phrasing.

Big SisterDio

A song by Dio, the American heavy metal band led by Ronnie James Dio after he left Black Sabbath.

After the band announced a hiatus in 2008, Ronnie’s death from stomach cancer in 2010 effectively led to the band’s dissolution.