Songs About Sister

Updated April 1, 2024

Multiple performs have written about Songs About Sister. We gathered 25 of our favorites.

Hey, Soul Sister by Train

From the album, Save Me, San Francisco (Golden Gate Edition), released on December 1, 2010

Hey, Soul Sister was written by Train's frontman, Patrick Monahan, and produced by the band's keyboardist, Jimmy Stafford. The song was released as the lead single from Train's fifth studio album, Save Me, San Francisco, in 2009. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and has since been certified six times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (with Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra) by Perry Como

From the album, Greatest Christmas Songs, released on August 20, 1999

The song "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" is a Christmas song written by Meredith Willson in 1951. The song was first recorded by Perry Como in 1951, with Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra. The song has been recorded by many other artists over the years.

We're Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister

From the album, Stay Hungry, released on May 10, 1984

This song is about a group of people who are fed up with being pushed around and treated unfairly. They've had enough, and they're not going to take it anymore. They're not going to take it from their boss, from the government, or from anyone else. They're done being pushed around, and they're ready to fight back. This song was released in 1984, and it was written and performed by the band Twisted Sister. It was produced by Tom Werman, and it was released as a single from the album Stay Hungry.

Mele Kalikimaka - Single Version by Bing Crosby

From the album, Their Complete Recordings Together, released on November 19, 1996

"Mele Kalikimaka" is a song written by Robert Alex Anderson and popularized by Bing Crosby. It was released in 1950 as a single, and is featured on Crosby's Merry Christmas album. The song is about celebrating Christmas in Hawaii, and is sung in Hawaiian. It features traditional Hawaiian music instruments such as ukulele, steel guitar, and slack-key guitar, as well as traditional Christmas instruments such as organ and xylophone. Crosby's voice is accompanied by a chorus of voices, providing the song with a festive holiday atmosphere. The song has become a classic holiday favorite, and is often played during the Christmas season. It has been covered by many artists over the years, including The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, and Jimmy Buffett.

We Are Family - 1995 Remaster by Sister Sledge

From the album, We Are Family (1995 Remaster), released on February 15, 1979

"We Are Family" is the title track from Sister Sledge's 1979 album. The song was written and produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of the band Chic and released as a single in 1979. The song was a huge hit in the US, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. The 1995 remaster of "We Are Family" was released as part of the We Are Family: Remixed & Reimagined album. The remaster was produced by Rodgers and Edwards and mixed by Bob Clearmountain. The song is a celebration of family values and togetherness, featuring the iconic chorus "We are family, I got all my sisters with me". It remains one of the most beloved and enduring hits of the disco era.

Sister Golden Hair by America

From the album, Hearts, released in 1975

"Sister Golden Hair" is a 1975 song by the folk rock band America, from their fifth studio album Hearts. Written by band member Gerry Beckley, the song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and is the only America song to do so. The song is about a man's desperate plea to his lover, asking her to come back to him and that he'll be a better man for her. Musically, it is driven by a light electric guitar riff, with a prominent organ part. The single was released in April 1975 and was produced by George Martin. It was recorded in London at AIR Studios.

The Schuyler Sisters by Renée Elise Goldsberry

From the album, Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording), released on September 25, 2015

"The Schuyler Sisters" is a song from the musical Hamilton, written by Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Alex Lacamoire, and produced by The Roots. The song tells the story of the three Schuyler sisters: Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy, who are prominent figures in American history. The song speaks to their intelligence, charm, ambition, and independence as they navigate their way through the social scene of 18th century New York City. The song is an upbeat number with a playful, ragtime-style arrangement, featuring the original cast of Hamilton.

Your Sister Was Right by Wilbur Soot

From the album, Your City Gave Me Asthma, released on June 25, 2020

"Your Sister Was Right" is a song by Wilbur Soot, released as a single in 2020. The track was produced by Simon Kölle and co-produced by Wilbur Soot. It has a bouncy, upbeat sound which blends elements of rock, hip-hop and pop. Lyrically, the song is an anthem of self-empowerment and celebrating a person's journey to self-acceptance. The chorus sees Wilbur Soot singing "Your sister was right, you don't need to lie, you don't need to change, you don't need to try, cause you are enough." This is a message of self-love and recognition of one's worth, regardless of what society may say or think. The song has been praised for its uplifting message and catchy melody, with many listeners finding it to be a source of comfort and motivation in the midst of difficult times.