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[2025] A roundup of classic Western songs about sisters

music writerKOH-1
Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

“Sisters” form a special bond within family relationships.

The joys and conflicts born from that bond—and at times, complex emotions—have been passed down through music.

From timeless hits everyone has heard to hidden gems, there are countless Western songs about sisters that move the heart.

Songs told from perspectives such as “family love,” “discord,” and “growth” will surely resonate deeply not only with those who have sisters, but with everyone.

Here, we present a selection of memorable Western songs themed around sisterly relationships.

[2025] A Collection of Classic Western Songs About Sisters (1–10)

Have You Seen My Sister Evelyn?Evelyn Evelyn

Evelyn Evelyn “Have You Seen My Sister Evelyn” Music Video

Have You Seen My Sister Evelyn?Evelyn Evelyn

The bond between sisters is at times sweet, at times ironic.

Evelyn Evelyn is an American concept duo.

Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley play conjoined twins, and this song, with its bouncy ragtime and cabaret storytelling, unfolds a tale of searching for one’s other half.

It hints with humor at an inescapable fate, the sprouting of self, jealousy, and possessiveness.

The track appears on the album “Evelyn Evelyn.” Its first release was on an EP in 2007.

The music video premiered in October 2011, earned a Webby Awards nomination in 2012, and won at Byron Bay.

About 2 minutes and 13 seconds long, it’s a quick listen with a lingering aftertaste—perfect for switching your mood in a short time, or for those who want to savor the light-and-shade of familial love with a gentle touch.

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3 SistersWaxahatchee

Waxahatchee – “3 Sisters” (Lyric Video)

3 SistersWaxahatchee

Weyes Hatchie, who traverses American indie and Americana, is a writer who carefully weaves the memories of the heart.

Beginning with hushed keys and building into a heartbeat-like rhythm, the arrangement reflects both the gentleness and the tension that lie within sisterhood.

Using a literary motif that evokes three sisters as its guidepost, the song maps an inner journey where rifts and forgiveness appear in turn.

It opens the March 2024 album Tigers Blood, the sixth release under the Waxahatchee name, produced by Brad Cook.

The album is nominated for the 2025 Grammys in Best Americana Album.

For nights when you want to ponder the distance between siblings—perfect for the drive home.

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You Are My SisterAntony&the Johnsons

ANOHNI (as Antony and the Johnsons): You Are My Sister

You Are My SisterAntony&the Johnsons

The tenderness and pain of the sisterly bond are quietly illuminated by prayerful piano and chamber music.

Layering a desire to protect and a spirit of forgiveness with an androgynous voice and the resonance of Boy George, this piece leads toward solidarity that transcends blood ties.

It is a work by Antony and the Johnsons, released as an EP in October 2005 and included on the album “I Am a Bird Now,” which won the Mercury Prize in 2005.

It reached No.

39 in the UK in December 2005.

The video, directed by Charles Atlas, was screened at Times Square’s Midnight Moment in December 2014.

On a night when you want to share your feelings with family, why not surrender yourself to this piece in a quiet room?

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[2025] A roundup of classic Western songs about sisters (11–20)

There, There KatieJack’s Mannequin

There, There Katie — Jack’s Mannequin

There, There KatieJack's Mannequin

Jack’s Mannequin is an American rock band active since 2004.

This track was written by frontman Andrew McMahon, who suffered from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, for his sister who became his donor.

It is included on the 2009 EP “The Dear Jack.”

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Safe InsideJames Arthur

James Arthur – Safe Inside

Safe InsideJames Arthur

A track released in 2017 by British singer-songwriter James Arthur.

It’s a pop track with R&B elements that sings about James’s relationship with his sister.

It became a hit across several European countries and was certified Silver in the UK.

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My Sister Rose10,000 Maniacs

My Sister Rose

My Sister Rose10,000 Maniacs

The bond between sisters holding hands bounces along with the buzz of celebration—this song portrays a wedding night where family comes together, and its perspective of celebrating “being sisters” more than the ceremony itself is deeply moving.

Set to breezy jangle-pop, the narrator plainly weaves the joy of wholeheartedly cheering on the other’s new beginning.

It’s a track from 10,000 Maniacs’ classic album In My Tribe, and it was also performed on the 2016 live album Playing Favorites.

Put it on at a family milestone to gently soften the atmosphere—it’s perfect for a moment of toasting between sisters.

If you want to savor the nuances of this piece, try listening alone after the lively hours have passed and let the memories wash over you.

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My SisterReba McEntire

My Sister by Reba McEntire

My SisterReba McEntire

A track released in 2005 by Reba McEntire, an American country music artist also known as “The Queen of Country.” The song is about fond childhood memories with her sister.

It reached No.

16 on the U.

S.

charts.

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