Tear-jerking Western songs: The world's recommended weep-inducing tracks
We’re introducing Western songs that will make you cry—full-on tearjerkers.
We’ve put together a playlist focused on Western tracks that really tug at the heartstrings: grand and beautiful pieces, movie theme songs, and songs with wonderful lyrics.
It’s packed with music that fits perfectly with moving, emotional scenes.
Let the tears flow and feel refreshed.
Especially recommended for fans of Western music.
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Tearjerker Songs in Western Music: The World's Recommended Cry-Your-Eyes-Out Tracks (31–40)
BrickBen Folds Five
A track released in 1997 by the American alternative rock group Ben Folds Five.
It was inspired by frontman Ben Folds’s experience in high school with his girlfriend’s abortion.
The track reached No.
6 on the U.
S.
charts.
HolocaustBig Star
Big Star was an American power pop band active from 1971 to 2010.
This track is included on their third album, Third/Sister Lovers, released in 1978.
The album was selected by Rolling Stone for its “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”
I Can’t Make You Love MeBonnie Raitt
A track written by Mike Reid and Allen Shamblin.
It was released in 1991 by American singer Bonnie Raitt and reached No.
6 on the U.
S.
charts.
It was sampled in Giraffage’s 2016 track “Make You Love Me.”
Something vagueBright Eyes
Bright Eyes is an American indie rock band that was active from 1995 to 2011.
This track is included on their third album, Fevers and Mirrors, released in 2000.
The album was selected by Pitchfork Media for its “Top 200 Albums of the 2000s.”
Go Your Own WayFleetwood Mac
A track written by Lindsey Buckingham as a message to Stevie Nicks.
It was released by Fleetwood Mac in 1976.
It was used in a National Car Rental commercial and was sampled in Real Dom’s 2017 track “All Night.”
Tearjerker Western Songs: The World's Recommended Cry-Inducing Tracks (41–50)
HurtJohnny Cash
A track that sings about consequences and regret.
Originally by Nine Inch Nails, released in 1995.
This version by Johnny Cash was released in 2003.
It was sampled in Kontroll’s 2013 track “Mindennek ára van.”
Ex-FactorLauryn Hill
A track released in 1998 by American artist Lauryn Hill.
It was a hit in the United States and across Europe, reaching No.
1 on the UK charts.
It samples Wu-Tang Clan’s 1993 track “Can It Be All So Simple.”