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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)

Electro Shock BluesEels

A song written by the band’s frontman, Mark Oliver Everett, about his sister Elizabeth, who died by suicide in 1996.

It is the title track from the American alternative rock band Eels’ second album, released in 1998.

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SunflowerHeart

A song by the rock band Heart, who have achieved success worldwide, including in Canada and the United States.

Guitarist Nancy Wilson wrote the song as a birthday gift for her sister and the band’s vocalist, Ann.

It is included on their 2010 album Red Velvet Car.

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[2025] A Collection of Classic Western Songs About Sisters (31–40)

There, There, KatieJack’s Mannequin

There, There Katie — Jack’s Mannequin
There, There, KatieJack's Mannequin

A song written by Andrew McMahon, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2005.

It was inspired by his sister, who became his stem cell donor.

The track appears on the 2009 album “Dear Jack,” and a portion of the album’s proceeds is donated to cancer research organizations.

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EmilyJoanna Newsom

A song included on Ys, the second album by American musician Joanna Newsom, released in 2006.

It is an autobiographical song about her relationship with her sister Emily, who contributes backing vocals.

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SistersSteve Vai

A song Steve Vai wrote inspired by his sister and best friend Lillian, and by Pam, his older sister who supported his career.

It sings of the beautiful warmth and kindness he feels toward his sisters.

He began writing it while he was in high school, and it was included on the 1990 album Passion and Warfare.

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Sister HoneyStevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks, a vocalist of Fleetwood Mac and an American singer-songwriter, is also known as the “Queen of Rock and Roll.” This song is included on her third album, Rock a Little, released in 1985.

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SisterSufjan Stevens

Sufjan Stevens is an American singer-songwriter who has been active since 1999.

This song is included on the folk rock album Seven Swans, released in 2004.

The album tells stories from the Bible.

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