[2025] Classic Western songs about brothers: a roundup of recommended popular tracks
Many of you probably heard the phrase “You’re siblings, so get along” countless times when you were kids, right? There are plenty of songs that focus on family, and the relationship with a younger brother is a theme that often appears in Western lyrics.
Hurting each other sometimes, and then forgiving each other… I’ll introduce a variety of Western songs that depict that kind of sibling dynamic.
From powerful rock to gentle pop and deeply emotional ballads, you’re sure to find a track that resonates with your heart.
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[2025] Classic Western songs about brothers: A roundup of recommended popular tracks (21–30)
Wolfman’s BrotherPhish
Phish is a rock band formed in 1983 at the University of Vermont in the United States.
They are characterized by a blend of sounds across a wide range of genres, including funk, progressive rock, folk, and country.
This song is included on their fifth album, Hoist, released in 1994.
My Mother Had a BrotherGeorge Michael
A song inspired by his uncle, who died on the day George Michael was born.
It contains hidden messages about suicide, fear, and homosexuality.
It was included on his fifth album, Patience, released in 2004.
This album became his final one.
They Might Be Giants
A song released in 2001 by the alternative rock band They Might Be Giants.
It was inspired by John Flansburgh’s brother.
Known as the theme song for the TV show Malcolm in the Middle, the track won a Grammy Award.
Brothers On A Hotel BedDeath Cab for Cutie
An elegant song included on Plans, the fifth album released in 2005 by the American indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie.
Josh Farro, lead guitarist of Paramore, has praised it as “the last song I want to hear before I die.”
Blue Ridge MountainsFleet Foxes
A song written by Robin Pecknold, the songwriter of Fleet Foxes.
It was inspired by his younger brother, Sean.
The track appears on their self-titled debut album released in 2008.
The album was hailed by many music critics as one of the best of 2008.
Unknown BrotherThe Black Keys
A song included on the sixth album, “Brothers,” released in 2010 by the American rock duo The Black Keys.
It’s a song about mourning a young life, inspired by vocalist and guitarist Dan Auerbach’s stepbrother, who died of cancer when Dan was in high school.
For a BrotherVelvet Revolver
A song included on Libertad, the second album released in 2007 by the American hard rock band Velvet Revolver.
It was written after drummer Matt Sorum lost his brother to cancer and lead singer Scott Weiland lost his brother to a drug overdose.