Songs that Inspire or Move you


After all, it's all about the music. There are certain songs that no matter how many times I hear them, they still move me. Just wanted to know some of your favorites. Doesn't necessarily have to be spiritual or gospel, but just very honest and real sounding. Here are some of my favorites.
Redemption Song-Bob Marley
Peace in the Valley-Johnny Cash at San Quentin
U R Loved-Victoria Williams
Nothing Compares to you-Toussant MCall
Dearest-Buddy Holly
May Peace find you tonight-Reckless Kelly
There is a Time-The Darlings(Dilliards) from Andy Griffith Show
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Showing 3 responses by loomisjohnson

"this perfect world" by freedy johhnston has got to be the saddest damn thing ever written. it's the sonic equivalent of a raymond craver story--a dying father returns to his estranged daughter seeking forgiveness for his unstated misdeeds (which, it's inferred, drove his wife to suicide). powerful stuff.
marty, i just listened to "man of the world", which I've heard before but never really focused on. it really is quite a subtle powerhouse--very insular and personal. "closing my eyes" off then play on is in the same vein.
another guilty pleasure is "ghost world" by aimee mann, superficially just a hooky pop tune with cleverish lyrics about an alienated kid. for some reason the damn thing makes me cry like a little girl.
twas as beautiful day in the neighborhood so i went out for a run. cued up meat puppets ii. heard "lost" and started bawling like a little girl. "i've got a wound i swear will never mend". waaaaa