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Sat Aug-09-03 02:10 AM
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SOng that make you want to cry? |
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I gotta go with "hey joe" sad story, but so much soul
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:11 AM
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1. Seagull by paul rodgers |
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Sat Aug-09-03 09:47 AM
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21. Elton John's "Last Song'... wells me up every time... I've lost so many |
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friends to AIDs....
Yesterday you came to lift me up As light as straw and brittle as a bird Today I weigh less than a shadow on the wall Just one more whisper of a voice unheard
Tomorrow leave the windows open As fear grows please hold me in your arms Won't you help me if you can to shake this anger I need your gentle hands to keep me calm
`Cause I never thought I'd lose I only thought I'd win I never dreamed I'd feel This fire beneath my skin I can't believe you love me I never thought you'd come I guess I misjudged love Between a father and his son
Things we never said come together The hidden truth no longer haunting me Tonight we touched on the things that were never spoken That kind of understanding sets me free
`Cause I never thought I'd lose I only thought I'd win I never dreamed I'd feel This fire beneath my skin I can't believe you love me I never thought you'd come I guess I misjudged love Between a father and his son
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:13 AM
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2. "I Will Always Love You"... |
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by the incomparable Dolly Parton. Breaks my heart every time I hear it.
Also the great Moe Bandy and "Too Old to Die Young"
I won't depress you with the lyrics. Just know that they're heartbreaking...
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Sun Aug-10-03 01:15 AM
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you wouldn't happen to know who the guy was who performed the less-famous version of that song from that Whitney Houston movie, would you? I think I like his version even better than the incomparable Ms. Parton's.
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Sun Aug-17-03 01:33 PM
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of the band X. And Iiiieeeeiiii will alwaaays love John Doe. :loveya:
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Sun Aug-17-03 02:21 PM
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70. Dolly's Original Version Is Priceless... |
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I even liked watching the Verizon commercials that had Dolly reprising a new version of it for the background.
-- Allen
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:15 AM
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from "Madame Butterfly," when sung correctly.
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:16 AM
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I have a rare 78 of it...just him and a piano. Makes me cry everytime. I played it for some kids on their way to college tonight. They all felt the same way.
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:16 AM
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My daughter was 16 and I knew she'd be leaving soon and she just loved the song... you get the picture, can't even talk about it without crying.
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:20 AM
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If I can be sentimental, when I left for University. My mother, was very upset, she thought my leaving was some kind of fault of hers. I just before I left she handed me a card and broke out in tears, saying, "Here, whenever I try to say it I start to cry." I held it until I was alone in the airport. I read it, it was a whole thing about our relationship...I won't go into details, always makes me choked up. But I still have it hidden somewhere.
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:46 AM
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*sigh* What are we to do. My daughter is almost 20 now and she's on her own and, on cue, left within weeks of her 18th birthday. Of course, I never could keep her around the house. She walked through paths in the woods, climbed under and over fences, whatever it took to get to the nearest friend's house. And that was at 3 and 4 years old, I'm not kidding. She just has an independent streak and always has. That she would end up in nursing school and working in a senior citizen home is something I never would have imagined, but she loves it and she just loves those old people. I think she sees the spirit of their youth or something and just wants to help them feel that as best she can.
I don't even know what it is about having your daughter leave, but it really is a different feeling than with your sons. For me anyway.
Thanks for sharing and letting me rattle a bit too.
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:58 AM
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16. And so now I see you're a son! |
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I have 3 of those, 1 daughter, maybe that's the difference for me!
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Sat Aug-09-03 03:07 AM
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My mommy is a tomboy...so the son was a touh one..plus I was the adventurous one..so..
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:21 AM
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7. "Going Home" by Mary Fahl |
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:22 AM
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that "Your mother's dead" line always kills me.
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:30 AM
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by Evanescence. Makes me want to sob every time I hear it. My God, that woman has a beautiful voice. Just listen & weep.
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:33 AM
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That is a song about two sixteen year old boys dieing in WWI
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Sun Aug-10-03 05:38 AM
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It's almost corny, but manages to remain very sincere. It's spooky, actually.
"It's gotta be dangerous, or it ain't rock 'n' roll"--Lemmy Kilmister
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:36 AM
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The Babysitter's Here
Dar Williams The Honesty Room
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:48 AM
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13. "Our Town" by Iris DeMent |
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CHORUS:
And ya know the sun's setin' fast And just like they say, nothing good ever lasts Go on now and kiss it goodbye But hold on to your lover 'cause your heart's bound to die Go on now and say goodbye to our town, to our town Can't you see the sun's settin' down on our town, on our town Goodnight
Up the street beside that red neon light That's where I met my baby on one hot summer night He was the tender and I ordered the beer It's been forty years and I'm still sittin' here
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It's here I had my babies and I had my first kiss I've walked down Main Street in the cold morning mist Over there is where I bought my first car It turned over once but then it never went far
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I've buried my Mama and I've buried my Pa They sleep up the street beside that pretty brick wall I bring 'em flowers about everyday But I just gotta cry when I think what they'd say
CHORUS If they could see how the sun's setting fast...
Now I sit on the porch and watch the lightnin' bugs fly But I can't see too good, I got tears in my eyes I'm leavin' tomorrow but I don't wanna go I love you, my town, you'll always live in my soul
But I can see the sun's seting fast And just like they say, nothing good ever lasts Go on, I gotta kiss you goodbye But I'll hold on to my lover 'cause my heart's 'bout to die Go on now and say goodbye to my town, to my town I can see the sun has gone down on my town, on my town Goodnight, Goodnight
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:52 AM
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Springsteen, "my hometown", and I don't care what people say, I saw that happen to my town. And "Mon pay Bleu" or "Durham town" by ROger whitakker.
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Sat Aug-09-03 03:04 AM
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good pick! I really like her; I need to write her name down, because I don't own anything by her, and that's a shame.
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Sat Aug-09-03 02:56 AM
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15. Mood Swings / State of Independence |
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has the "I Have A Dream" speech by MLK. Chrissie Hynde is wonderful on lead vocals - gives me goose bumps
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Sat Aug-09-03 03:04 AM
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17. cigarette by ben folds five. |
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reminds me of how my step-grandfather was when my grandmother was dying.
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Sun Aug-10-03 05:21 AM
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45. "Smoke" by Ben Folds Five |
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That one gets me choked up; depressing associations with a deteriorating relationship...
A lot of songs get to me, though; I've posted several others on here before.
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Sat Aug-09-03 04:26 AM
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20. What are you waiting for? |
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by Gibson Miller
Cowboy Bill by Garth Brooks Kentucky Rose by Michael W. Smith
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Sat Aug-09-03 10:06 AM
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22. Goodbye To Me, Strictly Genteel, A Long Day's Life |
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Goodbye To Me - Stuart Davis Strictly Genteel - Frank Zappa (the orchestral version, while technically not a song (songs have words, except for collections of pieces called "Songs Without Words"...but I digress), always brings me to the brink of tears) A Long Day's Life - Kevin Gilbert (such a waste that he went so early)
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Sat Aug-09-03 10:13 AM
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Sung by England Dan and John Fort Coley. On of the few songs I like by them and was a poignant way of summing of our country's inability to deal with our accountability in Vietnam war in the mid to late 1970's.
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Sat Aug-09-03 10:28 AM
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24. "Hail to the Chief" - Since January 20, 2001 |
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Sat Aug-09-03 10:32 AM
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from the Rob Roy soundtrack. I can't understand a word of it, but it's so sad...I looked up a translation eventually; it's apparently about a woman whose fiancee was lost at sea.
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Sat Aug-09-03 11:19 PM
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It is just so repetitive and so incredibly sad.
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Sat Aug-09-03 11:24 PM
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27. Hail to the Chief.... |
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At least right now, when they play it for the imposter Bush.
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Sat Aug-09-03 11:24 PM
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28. "Joey" - by Concrete Blond |
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also the song about Wendy. "Tomorrow Wendy's going to die" - not sure if that's the title.
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Sat Aug-09-03 11:49 PM
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30. Oh God, those songs are beautiful! |
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I love Concrete Blonde.
The live version of "Joey" on the 'Still In Hollywood' CD is just achingly lovely.
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Sat Aug-09-03 11:55 PM
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32. is there also a live version of the "Wendy" song on that? |
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because I remember hearing one several years ago. Maybe I'll get that CD.
"achingly lovely" describes both songs perfectly!
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Sat Aug-09-03 11:46 PM
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29. "The Chalet Lines" by Belle & Sebastian |
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Possibly the most depressing song ever written. Features only vocals, a soft piano, and a nearly nonexistent cello part.
He raped me in the chalet lines The girl I shared with was away for the night I couldn't get up for my shift today I'll have to leave the camp now anyway I'll go to London there's a mate of mine I know she'll give me a place Full of woe and further to go She caught the bus "Oh I'll go anywhere" She caught the bus Her face was just a smear on the pane
He raped me in the chalet lines I had just said no for the final time Although it's last month it's like yesterday I missed my time, I don't think I could stand To take the test, I'm feeling sick Fuck this, I've felt like this for a week I'd put a knife right into his eyes My friend can't see She asks me why I don't Tell the law Oh what's the fucking point at all
He raped me in the chalet lines It was a party, it was going fine With the boys from the amusement park A few were idiots, they were a really good laugh They had the shows on till way after dark I hope she'll give me a place Full of woe and further to go She caught the bus "Oh I'll go anywhere" She caught the bus Her face was just a smear on the pane
Runner up: "Asleep" by the Smiths
Okay, this is the second saddest song ever written. Here's a hint: he's not singing about sleeping. This is another vox/piano song, only this one features howling winds and a music box in the background.
Sing me to sleep Sing me to sleep I'm tired and I I want to go to bed
Sing me to sleep Sing me to sleep And then leave me alone Don't try to wake me in the morning 'Cause I will be gone Don't feel bad for me I want you to know Deep in the cell of my heart I will feel so glad to go
Sing me to sleep Sing me to sleep I don't want to wake up On my own anymore
Sing to me Sing to me I don't want to wake up On my own anymore
Don't feel bad for me I want you to know Deep in the cell of my heart I really want to go
There is another world There is a better world Well, there must be Well, there must be Well, there must be Well, there must be Well ...
Bye bye Bye bye Bye ...
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Sat Aug-09-03 11:50 PM
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Sat Aug-09-03 11:56 PM
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By Melissa Etheridge. Her ode to Matthew Shepard
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Sun Aug-10-03 12:05 AM
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35. I Am A Rock by Simon & Garfunkel.. |
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Maybe because it describes what MY high school life was like too well.
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Sat Aug-09-03 11:57 PM
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34. Farewell Party by Gene Watson and |
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Dixie Chicks. For some reason I associate it with my ex-girlfriend, who cheated on me and promptly married the guy. I'm not in the song, incidentally.
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Sun Aug-10-03 12:14 AM
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37. Don McLean - American Pie |
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does sometimes. I'm not sure why.
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oh crap, you can kiss me goodbye. About Van Gogh...
"Starry, starry night Paint your palette blue and gray Look out on a summer's day With eyes that know the darkness in my soul Shadows on the hills Sketch the trees and daffodils Catch the breeze and the winter chills In colors on the snowy linen land
Now I understand what you tried to say to me How you suffered for your sanity How you tried to set them free They would not listen, they did not know how Perhaps, they'll listen now
Starry, starry night Flaming flowers that brightly blaze Swirling clouds in violet haze Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue Colors changing hue Morning fields of amber grain Weathered faces lined in pain Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand
Now I understand what you tried to say to me How you suffered for your sanity And how you tried to set them free They would not listen, they did not know how Perhaps, they'll listen now For they could not love you And still your love was true And when no hope was left inside on that starry, starry night You took your life as lovers often do But I could have told you, Vincent This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you
Starry, starry night Portraits hung in empty hall Frameless heads on nameless walls With eyes that watch the world and can't forget Like the strangers that you've met The ragged man in ragged clothes The silver thorn of bloody rose Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
Now I think I know what you tried to say to me How you suffered for your sanity Then how you tried to set them free They would not listen, they're not listening still Perhaps, they never will..."
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Sun Aug-10-03 12:48 PM
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But you had to post the lyrics, didn't you, and I have to sing them when I see them and when I got to the part "And when no hope was left inside/on that starry, starry night..." I got all messy.
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Sun Aug-10-03 01:10 AM
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Makes me want to drive two sticks of Arrid right into my eyes. I never listen to stuff that would make me cry.
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Sun Aug-10-03 02:02 AM
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40. I know it's cheesy, but |
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Does anyone remember "Sister" by The NIxons?
It makes me think of my sister. They still play the song from time to time on the radio here in Dallas, and it makes me cry every time I hear it.
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Sun Aug-10-03 02:57 AM
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41. Disaster at the Mannington Mine |
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A truly heart-wrenching song by Hazel Dickens:
"...There is a grave way down in the Mannington mine There is a grave way down in the Mannington mine. Oh, what were their last thoughts, what were their cries As the flames overtook them in the Mannington mine...."
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Sun Aug-10-03 02:58 AM
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42. The Best of Kristy MacColl |
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Bought it used, of course. Found it at a nice price. Some of her music I had forgotten about over the years and it was nice to hear them again. Kristy, I hardly knew you.:(
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Sun Aug-10-03 05:23 AM
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I have "Galore". Her versions of "You Just Haven't Earned it Yet Baby" and "Days" are total tear-jerkers.
But she can be lots of fun, too...
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"Slow Turning" - a song about redemption...Can't explain why, it just does...
Also "Jet Plane in a Rocking Chair" by Richard and Linda Thompson often brings a lump to my throat...
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Sun Aug-10-03 05:17 AM
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44. "My Youngest Son Came Home Today"--Billy Bragg |
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also "Tramp the Dirt Down" by Elvis Costello, and Costello's live version of "God Only Knows" with the Brodsky String Quartet, not because it's sad, but because it's perfect.
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Sun Aug-10-03 05:23 AM
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47. that would be "runnin to stand still" by U2 |
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51. MacArthur Park (Richard Harris' original) solely becauseof its utter, |
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Sun Aug-10-03 12:54 PM
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53. "Against All Odds","Good Riddance","Homeward Bound" |
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And oddly enough, Shania Twain's "Your Still the One." My sister made a video montage of old family photos for my parents' anniversary and she had that for background music. Chokes me up ever since.
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Sun Aug-10-03 12:59 PM
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and elton john's "your song"
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Mon Aug-11-03 05:50 AM
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55. Many possibles (depending on mood) but these three for sure ... |
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"I'd give my life for you" (from "Miss Saigon") -- Having children, I feel that one a lot
"Empty chairs at empty tables" (from "Les Miserables") -- Ties into a recurring dream/nightmare and still gets me
"Come away Melinda" (Uriah Heep) -- Listen to it before you judge it by the band's name & reputation
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Edited on Mon Aug-11-03 06:08 AM by Hubert Flottz
When thet play it for the imposter in thief!
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Whenever I hear "I'll Be Seeing You." It makes me think of some old man that has lost his wife, and he wanders around their town seeing her everywhere he goes...I'm welling up just thinking about it. Duckie
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Mon Aug-11-03 06:35 PM
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"New Favorite"
Also, "I've Had It" by Aimee Mann
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Mon Aug-11-03 07:32 PM
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59. I saw the Concrete Angel video this weekend |
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I usually don't like country music much but it came on after one of the videos I chose to see on Launch. I cried the first three times I saw the video and listened to the words.
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Rod Stewart - Handbags and Gladrags Madonna - You'll See The Beatles - Hey Jude Air Supply - All Out Of Love Elton John - I guess you could call it the blues Survivor - The Search Is Over Billy Joel - Innocent Man Eva Cassidy - Fields Of Gold Nenah Cherry - Woman Madonna - Power Of Goodbye George Michael - A Different Corner Gabrielle - Sunshine Dido - Thank You No Doubt - Don't Speak Diana Ross - Touch Me in The Morning The Beatles - He Comes The Sun The Righteous Brothers - The White Cliffs of Dover Elivs - Suspicious Minds Freddie Mercury - Days Of Our Lives Kate Bush - This Womans World Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power of Love
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Sun Aug-17-03 11:53 AM
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Hail To The Chief He's the chief and he needs hailing. Hail to the chief So-o-o everybody hail like crazy.
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Sun Aug-17-03 12:52 PM
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63. "Hope I'm Around" by Todd Rundgren |
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64. It's Not a *song* But |
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"Fanfare for the Common Man" comes about as close as anything to leaving me with a swell.
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65. Bridge over Troubled water |
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66. "On the phone with my sister" by Catie Curtis |
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Sun Aug-17-03 01:39 PM
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68. Two songs reduced me to tears the first time I heard them |
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The first one many of you will know: "A Change Is Gonna Come," the posthumously released B-side of Sam Cooke's "Shake." It's one of the most heartfelt and humanistic recordings I've ever heard. Makes me wonder if Cooke would've done more socially conscious material had he not died to ignominiously in December 1964.
The other recording is far more obscure; another B-side, this one from 1969. It's by Dee Dee Warwick (Dionne's sister) and it's called "Thank God." Sample lyrics:
For every one man who cries for war, there are ten crying for peace. Thank god.
For every one man who says, "Let's take," there are ten saying, "Let's give." For every one man who says, "Kill him," there are ten crying, "Let him live." And I thank god.
Granted, those lyrics may look corny, but Dee Dee Warwick sang the hell out of them. And with a gospel chorus backing her up, it makes for an intense listening experience!
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69. Inevitable by Shakira. |
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My Spanish is very poor and it's very difficult for me to follow Spanish lyrics, that didn't keep me from crying the very first time I heard that song.
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71. Kamika -Running to Stand Still -U2 |
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is an absolutely AWESOME SONG.
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