9 Interesting Songs About Bread & More

When it comes to songs about bread, there’s a surprising range—from playful nods to literal interpretations and even metaphoric spins.

Here are some highlights:

Notable Songs About Bread

Songs About Bread #1: “The Bread Song” by Dan Berggren

A lighthearted folk piece that playfully walks through types of bread (“sourdough, whole wheat, pumpernickel, rye…”), baking processes, and even turns into a sandwich-making and French toast chorus.

It’s based on the traditional “Shortnin’ Bread” melody.

“Bread Song” by Black Country, New Road – A haunting, experimental ballad from their album Ants From Up There (2022). With a chorus performed “without time,” it evokes intimacy and emotional fragility—using imagery like toast crumbs to convey closeness and longing.
“I Love Bread” by Parry Gripp – A whimsical, fun pop song where the singer gleefully professes love for all kinds of bread (“A baguette or a bun… B-R-E-A-D”).
“Breadfan” by Budgie – A 1973 heavy rock track where “bread” is slang for money. The lyrics explore how money rules—or fails to rule—your life.
“Breaking Bread” by Johnny Cash – A heartfelt tune about the warmth of community and sharing—“breaking bread” as a symbol of togetherness.
“Shortnin’ Bread” (Traditional) – A folk standard from the early 20th century, it has seen countless renditions by artists like The Andrews Sisters, Fats Waller, The Beach Boys, Taj Mahal, and The Wiggles, among others.
“Bread” by Yellow Ostrich – A softer, indie-leaning track touching on love and longing, with metaphors like “going without a piece of bread” as expressions of devotion.
“Bread” by Alex Day – A narrative-driven pop song involving baker character names and a quirky story in “Baker Town,” blending whimsy with themes of creation and conflict.

Other Mentions

“The Cross” by Prince — Includes the lyric, “There’ll be bread for all of us,” using “bread” as a symbol of hope and spiritual provision.
“Shortnin’ Bread” Covers — The Beach Boys’ version, released on L.A. (Light Album) in 1979, is particularly notable due to Brian Wilson’s fascination with the song and multiple studio takes.

Summary Table

Song / Artist	Bread Context	Style / Genre
Dan Berggren — “The Bread Song”	Literal, baking & bread types	Folk, playful
Black Country, New Road — “Bread Song”	Metaphoric, emotional	Experimental rock
Parry Gripp — “I Love Bread”	Literal, joyful admiration	Pop, novelty
Budgie — “Breadfan”	Slang for money, moral conflict	Heavy rock / metal
Johnny Cash — “Breaking Bread”	Sharing, community	Country, gospel-infused
Traditional — “Shortnin’ Bread”	Folksy, rhythmic, nursery tune	Folk / traditional
Yellow Ostrich — “Bread”	Symbolic, love and sacrifice	Indie / alternative
Alex Day — “Bread”	Storytelling, comedic narrative	Pop with storytelling
Prince — “The Cross” (lyric)	Spiritual, hopeful metaphor	Pop / R&B

Bread’s Most Popular Song

Bread’s most popular and commercially successful song was “Make It with You” (1970).

It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1970, making it their only chart-topper in the United States.

Written and sung by David Gates, the song’s gentle melody and romantic lyrics became emblematic of the band’s soft rock style.

It also charted internationally, hitting the Top 10 in countries like Canada, Australia, and the UK.

Best Bread Songs/Bread’s Most Popular Songs

While “Make It with You” was their biggest hit, other songs like “If,” “Baby I’m-a Want You,” “Everything I Own,” and “The Guitar Man” also became enduring favorites on radio and in pop culture.

Bread Songs List

Here’s a nearly exhaustive list of songs by the band Bread, organized by their original studio albums, along with notable singles and tracks featured on their key compilations:

Bread (1969)

Dismal Day
London Bridge
Could I
Look at Me
The Last Time
Any Way You Want Me
Move Over
Don’t Shut Me Out
You Can’t Measure the Cost
Family Doctor
It Don’t Matter to Me
Friends and Lovers

On the Waters (1970)

Make It with You
Why Do You Keep Me Waiting
Blue Satin Pillow
Look What You’ve Done
I Am That I Am
Been Too Long on the Road
I Want You with Me
Coming Apart
Easy Love
In the Afterglow
Call on Me
The Other Side of Life

Manna (1971)

Let Your Love Go
Take Comfort
Too Much Love
If
Be Kind to Me
He’s a Good Lad
She Was My Lady
Live in Your Love
What a Change
I Say Again
Come Again
Truckin’

Baby I’m-a Want You (1972)

Baby I’m-a Want You
Everything I Own
Mother Freedom
Down on My Knees
Just Like Yesterday
Diary
Daughter

Guitar Man (1972)

Welcome to the Music
The Guitar Man
Make It by Yourself
Aubrey
Fancy Dancer
Sweet Surrender
Tecolote
Let Me Go
Yours for Life
Picture in Your Mind
Don’t Tell Me No
Didn’t Even Know Her Name

Lost Without Your Love (1976)

Lost Without Your Love

Notable Singles & Compilation Inclusions

It Don’t Matter to Me
Mother Freedom
Too Much Love
Let Your Love Go
Look What You’ve Done
Truckin’
Just Like Yesterday
Diary
Sweet Surrender
Fancy Dancer
She’s the Only One
Aubrey
Lost Without Your Love

YouTube Bread Songs

Bread was an American soft rock band from Los Angeles, California.

They had 13 songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1970 and 1977.

If you are looking for a good YouTube Bread songs video, here is one with their greatest hits along with YouTube Bread Songs lyrics.

Goodlyfe Crew Radio and Weasel – Heart Attack (Vuvuzela) Offical Music HD Video

The year was 2008. Finally, I was achieving a long-held childhood dream: I had officially moved to Uganda.

Nothing could contain the joy I felt inside.

Finally, I lived in the place that I affectionately call “the home of my heart.”

It was not a period of my life without uncertainties, but finally I had done it!

It was during this time in my life that I first heard the music of the Ugandan artist I want to talk about today: Mowzey Radio.

Photo credits: BREAD (David Gates, James Griffin & Co.), Nguzo Babies: Whimsy, Words & Wonder for Kids

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