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

A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton

Vanessa Carlton – A Thousand Miles

Just listening to the dramatic sound brings me to tears.

It’s a song by Vanessa Carlton, an American singer-songwriter who is also known as a pianist.

It was included on the 2001 album “Legally Blonde.” The song expresses a heartfelt longing to see the one you love.

Say SomethingA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera

A Great Big World, Christina Aguilera – Say Something (Official Video)

A track about the final conversation before a relationship falls apart.

It’s a captivating ballad featuring piano as the lead instrument.

It reached the Top 10 on charts around the world and won a Grammy in 2015.

It was sampled in Pursuing Paradise’s 2014 track “stop…”.

Keep Yourself WarmFrightened Rabbit

Frightened Rabbit – Keep Yourself Warm

Frightened Rabbit is a Scottish indie rock band active since 2003.

This track is included on their second album, The Midnight Organ Fight, released in 2008.

It’s a track characterized by honest and passionate lyrics.

Life Is Worth LivingJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Life Is Worth Living (PURPOSE : The Movement)

A track by Canadian singer-songwriter Justin Bieber.

It is included on his fourth album, Purpose, released in 2015.

The album topped charts in countries around the world, sold over one million copies in a year, and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

I LivedOneRepublic

OneRepublic – I Lived (Official Music Video)

A track released in 2014 by the American pop-rock band OneRepublic.

It features honest, poetic lyrics and became a hit around the world.

The music video was created in honor of Bryan Warnecke, a 15-year-old fan of the band who is battling illness.

Here Comes A RegularThe Replacements

The Replacements – Here Comes A Regular

A track by the American alternative rock band The Replacements.

It is included on their fourth album, Tim, released in 1985.

In 2003, the album was selected by Rolling Stone magazine for its list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

King’s CrossingElliott Smith

Elliott Smith – King’s Crossing (from From A Basement On The Hill)

A track by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith.

It is included on the 2004 album From a Basement on the Hill.

The track is inspired by Elliott’s lifelong struggles with drug addiction and depression.