The Best Brother Songs For and About Brothers

Brothers are commonly left out at weddings in themed songs. We have you covered — as always with a list of songs about brothers.

Why Would I Want a Brother Song?

Brothers sort of get the short stick with regard to weddings, don’t they? They tend to be “honored” with guest-book duty or being an usher. It does seem odd to put a family member to work as a way of honoring them. Then again, it was a tradition for the bride’s family to offer hospitality at the wedding.

Mothers and grandmothers are seated first at the wedding. Fathers give the bride away and get to dance with the bride in the spotlight at the reception. What about brothers? Ushers? That’s it?

You can do better. You can include your brother in an honorable way at your wedding.

Table of Contents:

Brother Songs
Brother Songs Spotify Playlist
Famous Brother Musicians
Questions about Brother Wedding Songs

What Are the Best Brother Songs?

Below you will find our favorite brother songs that can be used to celebrate a groom and his brother(s).

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Last Updated: June 29, 2021

Song	Amazon Link
Arcade Fire The Suburbs 2010, Alternative/Indie
Avicii Hey Brother 2013, Dance
Brett Eldredge Brother 2017, Country
Bruce Springsteen Blood Brothers 1996, Rock
Carlos Santana Song for My Brother 1980, Pop
DAGames Brothers in Arms 2018, Pop
David Bowie The Bewlay Brothers 1971, Rock
Death Cab For Cutie Brothers on a Hotel Bed 2005, Alternative/Indie
Dire Straits Brothers in Arms 1985, Rock
Elton John The Greatest Discovery 1970, Pop

Hanson MMMBop 1997, Pop
Hollies He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother 1969, Pop
Hootie & the Blowfish Little Brother 2003, Pop
Justin Hayward & John Lodge My Brother 1987, Rock
Kanye West Big Brother 2007, Hip Hop
Kodaline Brother 2018, Alternative/Indie
LOCASH Brothers 2019, Country
Luke Bryan Blood Brothers 2013, Country
NEEDTOBREATHE Brother 2014, Alternative Christian
Neil Diamond Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show 1969, Pop

Neil Diamond He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother 1970, Pop
Papa Roach Blood Brothers 2000, Rock
Pearl Jam Brother 2003, Alternative/Indie
Rare Earth Hey Big Brother 1971, Rock
Stories Brother Louie 1973, Rock
Thin Lizzy Boys Are Back In Town 1976, Rock
War Me And Baby Brother 1973, Funk
Winstons Amen Brother 1969, Pop

I hope you enjoyed our list of brother songs. If you have a song not on our list, please comment on it below as we do read and respond to all comments.

Who are some of the most famous “Brother” groups?

Brothers make great musicians and that is apparent when you listen to Van Halen, The Everly Brothers, and The Allman Brothers Band.

AC/DC (Malcolm and Angus Young)
- Thunderstruck, Back In Black, You Shook Me All Night Long
Allman Brothers Band (Gregg and Duane Allman)
- Ramblin’ Man, Midnight Rider, Jessica
Avett Brothers (Seth and Scott Avett)
- Ain’t No Man, Murder in the City, I And Love And You
The Beach Boys (Brian and Dennis Wilson)
- Help Me, Rhonda, I Get Around, Wouldn’t It Be Nice
Brothers Osborne (T.J. and John Osborne)
- It Ain’t My Fault, Stay A Little Longer, Shoot Me Straight
Everly Brothers (Phil and Don Everly)
- All I Have to Do Is Dream, Bird Dog, Bye Bye Love
Hanson (Taylor, Zac, and Isaac Hanson)
- MMMBop, I Will Come To You, This Time Around
Isley Brothers (Ronald and Ernie Isley)
- Shout, Groove With You, Voyage to Atlantis
Jackson 5 (Jermaine, Jackie, Tito, Marlon, Michael, and Randy)
- ABC, Dancing Machine, I Want You Back
Jonas Brothers (Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas)
- Cool, Only Human, Sucker
Kings of Leon (Caleb, Jared, and Nathan Followill
- Use Somebody, Sex on Fire, Be Somebody
Oasis (Liam and Noel Gallagher)
- Wonderwall, Don’t Look Back In Anger, Champagne Supernova
Rae Sremmurd (Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee)
- Black Beatles, Throw Sum Mo, Come Get Her
Righteous Brothers (Bill Medley & Bucky Heard not blood brothers)
- You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, Soul and Inspiration, Unchained Melody
Van Halen (Eddie and Alex Van Halen)
- Jump, Dance the Night Away, Love Walks In

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How Do I Honor My Brother At My Wedding?

Whether you want to involve your brother at your wedding or honor him is up to you. Honor doesn’t only apply to the deceased. You can honor the living. With the way our families are blended these days, your brother might be the person who walks you down the aisle. He may be your best man or he may be asked to be the officiant.

Our preferred way to honor someone at a wedding is, you guessed it, a special song. It can be as obvious or subtle as you like. Talk to your professional wedding planner and DJ to find what best suits you.

If your brother walks you down the aisle, maybe he can help you choose that song. Maybe your brother stands in for your father in the father-daughter dance. If you and your brother are goofballs, then you may even do a coordinated dance. Don’t forget Brother’s Day is celebrated on May 24, so if your wedding is near that date, you may want to have a plan.

What If I Don’t Have a Brother?

Honoring a brother can be more than the full-sibling role. He can be your mentor, a family friend, a teammate, or a fellow officer in the military or police.

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