Whether you’re a fan of country, rap, rock, or pop music, there’s a good chance that you’ll find at least one song about brothers. Brothers are an important part of our lives, and often provide us with support when we need it the most.
They can be our best friends and biggest rivals all at the same time. This blog post will discuss some of the best songs about brothers ever written. We hope you enjoy reading it!
Contents
- 1. “Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show” by Neil Diamond
- 2. “What’s Happening Brother” by Marvin Gaye
- 3. “The Crime of Being Me” by Catman Cohen
- 4. “My brother’s a basehead” by De La Soul
- 5. “Brother” by Kodaline
- 6. “Brother” by NeedToBreathe
- 7. “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” by The Band
- 8. “Blood brothers” by Luke Bryan
- 9. “My Little Brother” by Art Brut
- 10. “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” by The Hollies
- 11. “Boss of Me” by They Might Be Giants
- 12. “Brothers” by LOCASH
- 13. “Brothers in Arms” by Dire Straits
- 14. “Little Brother” by Hootie & the Blowfish
- 15. “Does to Me” by Luke Combs
- 16. “Daniel” by Elton John
- 17. “Hey Brother” by Avicii
- 18. “Blood Brothers” by Bruce Springsteen
- 19. “Brother Louie” by Modern Talking
- 20. “Brother” by Pearl Jam
- Final Thoughts
1. “Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show” by Neil Diamond
The first song on the list is “Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show” by Neil Diamond. This song is about the preacher, Brother Love, who travels to different towns to spread his message of love. It was released in 1969 for his album of the same title.
2. “What’s Happening Brother” by Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Happening Brother” is a song about the struggles of life and how we must all help each other to get through them. It was released in 1971 on the album What’s Going On. It’s a beautiful soul song with a message that is still relevant today.
3. “The Crime of Being Me” by Catman Cohen
Catman Cohen’s “The Crime of Being Me” is a song about his long-time conflict with his brother. It was released in 2006 on the album How I Want to Die: The Catman Chronicles 1. This song is a great reminder that we should all love and accept each other.
4. “My brother’s a basehead” by De La Soul
De La Soul’s “My brother’s a basehead” is a rap song about the struggles of having a brother who is addicted to drugs.
It was released in 1991 on the album De La Soul Is Dead. This song is a powerful look at the effects of drug addiction and how it can tear families apart.
5. “Brother” by Kodaline
The next song on the list is “Brother” by Kodaline. This song is about the bond between two brothers and how they will always be there for each other.
It was released in 2018 on their album Politics of Living. It became a huge hit and now has over 58 million Youtube views.
6. “Brother” by NeedToBreathe
NeedToBreathe’s “Brother” is a song about the relationship between two brothers. It was released in 2014 on their album Rivers in the Wasteland.
This song is a beautiful acoustic track that will make you appreciate your brother even more. You can stream it on Spotify and other major music platforms.
7. “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” by The Band
“The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” by The Band is a song about the American Civil War. It was released in 1969 on their self-titled debut album. This song is a classic and has been covered by many artists over the years.
8. “Blood brothers” by Luke Bryan
The next song on the list is “Blood brothers” by Luke Bryan. This song is about friends from the same neighborhood who are like brothers.
It was released in 2013 on his album Crash My Party. This song is a great country track that will make you appreciate your friends and family.
9. “My Little Brother” by Art Brut
“My Little Brother” by Art Brut is a song about the relationships between brothers. It was released in 2009 on their album Bang Bang Rock & Roll.
This song is a great punk rock track with a catchy chorus. You can check it out on Spotify and other major music platforms.
10. “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” by The Hollies
“He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” by The Hollies is about how we should all help each other and not be afraid to ask for help. It was released in 1969 and became a huge hit all over the world. It was released under their album Hollies Sing Hollies.
11. “Boss of Me” by They Might Be Giants
“Boss of Me” by They Might Be Giants is a song featured in the series Malcolm in the Middle. It is about the chaos and happiness between a family of brothers.
It was released in 2000 and won a Grammy award. This song is a great alternative rock track that will make you think about your life and what you want to do with it.
12. “Brothers” by LOCASH
“Brothers” by LOCASH is about how brothers are always there for each other no matter what. It was released in 2019 on their album of the same title.
This song is a great country track about the importance of family. It can be streamed on Spotify, Youtube, Apple Music, and other music platforms.
13. “Brothers in Arms” by Dire Straits
Dire Straits’ “Brothers in Arms” is a song about the horrors of war and how it can tear soldiers’ families and friends apart. It was released in 1985 on their album of the same name. This song is a classic rock track that will make you think about the sacrifices made by our military men and women.
14. “Little Brother” by Hootie & the Blowfish
The next song on the list is “Little Brother” by Hootie & the Blowfish. This song is about how a big brother always looks out for his little brother.
It was released in 2003 on their album Hootie & the Blowfish. Although it is not as popular as other songs on the list, it can also be streamed on major music platforms like Spotify.
15. “Does to Me” by Luke Combs
“Does to Me” by Luke Combs is a country song about how he may be bad at other things but he is a great lover and a brother. It was released in 2019 on his album What You See Is What You Get. This song is a great country track and you can check it out on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major music platforms.
16. “Daniel” by Elton John
Elton John’s “Daniel” is a song about a man who is searching for his brother. It was released in 1973 on his album Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player.
This song is a great classic rock track that will make you think about your own family and friends. It now has over 20 million views since it was uploaded on Youtube.
17. “Hey Brother” by Avicii
The next song is “Hey Brother” by Avicii. This is about the bond between two brothers and how they will always be there for each other. It was released in 2013 on his album True. This song is a great EDM track that you can check out on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major music platforms.
18. “Blood Brothers” by Bruce Springsteen
“Blood Brothers” by Bruce Springsteen was released as a part of an EP and a movie of the same title. It was released in 1996 and it talks about reuniting the E Street Band. It now has over 300k views since it was initially uploaded on Youtube.
19. “Brother Louie” by Modern Talking
This is a hit song that you probably remember if you are a fan of the 80s. “Brother Louie” is about a white man who falls in love with a black woman.
It was released in 1986 on their album In the Ready for Romance. This song is a great pop track that will make you want to dance along.
20. “Brother” by Pearl Jam
We are finishing off the list with “Brother” by Pearl Jam. This song is about how a brother can be your best friend and someone you can always count on.
It was released in 1991 on their album Ten (Redux). This song is a great rock track that you can check out on major music platforms.
Final Thoughts
There are many great songs about brothers out there. These are just a few of our favorites. They range from different genres and years but they all have one thing in common, they are about the bond between brothers. Thanks for reading!