Tear-jerking Western songs: The world's recommended weep-inducing tracks

Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers

Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody (High Quality)

Included on the 1965 album “Just Once In My Life.” The theme song for the 1990 film “Ghost.” A duo formed in 1995 from Orange County.

As you listen to the vocals—few words, yet sung soulfully—carried by the slow-flowing rhythm and moody, wistful melody, you can’t help but feel the tears start to well up.

i’m not in love10cc

10cc – I’m Not In Love

This is a hidden gem by Tenshishi, who stands as a singular pop singer-artist.

The wistful vocals blending into the sweeping chorus evoke a heartrending sorrow that compels tears.

Though known only to those in the know, its exquisitely beautiful melody line makes it a song whose enduring support is easy to understand.

Say SomethingA Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera

A Great Big World, Christina Aguilera – Say Something

It’s a song featured in the film “If I Stay.” It’s unbearably heart-wrenching, and just listening to it makes me feel like I’m about to burst into tears.

A Great Big World came to Japan in 2015, and at that time they collaborated with May J.

on this song.

Easy On MeAdele

Adele – Easy On Me (Official Video)

A deeply resonant, emotionally rich piano ballad portrays the struggles of a woman standing at a crossroads in life.

Adele’s overwhelming vocal prowess vividly captures the journey of facing oneself through the painful decision of divorce.

Released in October 2021 as her first new work in six years, the song drew global attention as the lead single from the album “30.” It offers solace to those who have experienced heartbreak or separation, prompting self-reflection.

A gem of a masterpiece for anyone wrestling with parting from a loved one or preparing to take a new step forward.

Make You Feel My LoveAdele

Adele – Make You Feel My Love (Official Video)

Even while lost and troubled, singing that they have trusted their intuition from the very moment they met, the straightforward lyrics that evoke a sense of destiny are genuinely moving.

Adele’s beautiful female vocals send shivers through the heart.

Her powerful voice has surely encouraged many people.

When your goneAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – When You’re Gone (Official Video)

It’s said to be one of Avril’s breakup songs, but depending on how you interpret it, it can also be taken as a song about losing someone important to you.

Even after that precious person is no longer right in front of you, the song powerfully expresses the enduring feelings you have for them, and Avril’s strong vocals resonate deeply in the chest.

lovely dayBill Withers

Bill Withers – Lovely Day (Original Version)

This hidden gem features a soothing melody line built on cutting guitar, with vocals full of melancholy and uplift that bring you to tears.

The beautiful vocals, as if soaring into the sky, and the looping chorus create a steady sense of trance, inspiring awe at the very existence of noble music itself.