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[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
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1eastSpaceboyThe Smashing PumpkinsBrotherly love embedded in Smashing Pumpkins’ classic song
2eastHey BrotherAviciiBrotherly love of Avicii, who died at 28
3eastMy Brother’s a BaseheadDe La SoulA heartfelt song to De La Soul’s drug-addicted brother
4eastLittle BrotherElla VosA piece of music filled with deep affection, sung about my younger brother’s accident.
5eastRachael’s Little BrotherStormzyA moving song that sings of Stormzy’s love for his family
6eastThe Fall of Jake Paul (FEAT. Why Don’t We)Logan PaulLogan Paul's Brother Showdown Diss Track
7eastGang RelatedLogicA story of siblings who grew up in a difficult environment
8eastMe and Baby BrotherWarA song conveying a message of multicultural brotherhood
9eastLil Bro (feat. Lil Bro)Central CeeA song about brotherly love by the UK's most talked-about rapper
10eastAlfieLily AllenA love song to Lily Allen’s younger brother
11eastBrotherNEEDTOBREATHE feat. Gavin DeGrawA classic song by a Christian rock band
12eastLittle BrotherLady LambAn emotional classic that sings of brotherly love
13eastBaby BrotherMattielA song that sings of Mathilde’s love for her younger brother
14eastBrother SportAnimal CollectiveCheer song for Animal Collective
15eastMy Little BrotherArt BrutA beloved masterpiece brimming with Art Brut’s love for his younger brother
16eastLittle BrotherGrizzly BearSong of the Grizzly Bear Brothers
17eastBrotherAlice In ChainsA song about feelings toward family after a divorce
18eastHe Ain’t Heavy, He’s My BrotherThe HolliesThe motto of Boys Town is the origin of the song.
19eastBrother MineSuzanne VegaLove for my younger brother, a song by a New York singer
20eastAll The MadmenDavid BowieThe Tragic Life of David Bowie’s Brother
21eastBrotherMatt CorbyA masterpiece filled with Matt Corby's emotion
22eastWolfman’s BrotherPhishPhish is a rock band that blends a wide range of genres.
23eastMy Mother Had a BrotherGeorge MichaelGeorge Michael, a song as a requiem for his uncle
24eastThey Might Be GiantsA famous song by They Might Be Giants
25eastBrothers On A Hotel BedDeath Cab for CutieA celebrated song by Death Cab for Cutie from the album Plans
26eastBlue Ridge MountainsFleet FoxesA classic by Fleet Foxes, a love song to a younger brother
27eastUnknown BrotherThe Black KeysA moving piece in tribute to young lives
28eastFor a BrotherVelvet RevolverA mournful rock tribute to my brother
29eastThe mother we shareChvrchesBrotherly Heart single by a synth-pop band
30eastBrothersHot ChipA song about brotherly love by an electro-pop band
31eastDream BrotherJeff BuckleyThe famous song included on Buckley’s “Grace”
32eastBlood BrothersLuke BryanLuke Bryan’s hit songs and No. 1 albums
33east40 AcresPusha T Ft. The DreamA song in which Push T sings about his older brother Gene’s life
34eastSeven Chinese BrothersR.E.M.A song inspired by a book about psychic brothers
35eastAlienThriving IvoryA moving song about love for a brother
36eastBread and WaterVince GillA song of “forgiveness” for a homeless man
37eastCassies BrotherDrive-By TruckersMourning my sibling who died in a plane crash
38eastCivilian WaysRancidA Rancid song based on wartime experiences
39eastTwo Little BoysRolf HarrisA classic song that portrays the brotherly friendship of war
40eastDanielElton JohnThe Struggles and Journey of a Vietnam War Veteran Brother
41eastBROTHERPearl JamPearl Jam’s unreleased track tops the charts
42eastB a noBodySOAKA song by an Irish female singer-songwriter