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The Best Brother Songs For and About Brothers

best brother songs

Brothers are commonly left out at weddings in themed songs. We have you covered — as always.

best brother songs

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

Similar song lists for further reading:

  • Sister Brother songs
  • Sister songs
  • Jackson 5 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: January 4, 2021

SongAmazon 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.


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LAST UPDATED January 4, 2021/0 Comments/by Matthew Campbell
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Matthew (Matt) is the founder and editor of My Wedding Songs. He performed as a mobile DJ in Montana in the 90s as DJ Express. Matt hosts the Wedding Songs Podcast and is the author of the Wedding Music Playlist. His work has been referenced in Rock n Roll Bride, Ruffled, Mobile Beat, DJ Times, Offbeat Bride, and 100 Layer Cake. Read more about his inspiring story.

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