The Most Beautiful Song of The RnR era?


I'm about to spend a week with my father in law, who loves music but insists that nothing of interest (that is, beautiful) has been produced since WWII. In order to get a little music in, I thought I'd burn a compilation cd that might not offend his sensibilities too deeply. "God Only Knows", "Hello, It's Me", "Truly, Madly, Deeply", "Something", and "Bee's Wing" are in. Many others are under conssideration. Your additional suggestions would be appreciated.
martykl

Showing 2 responses by r_f_sayles

Martykl, Do you mean "Beeswing" by Richard Thompson? Great song. If not, add it to the list.

Marvin Gaye -What's going on

Crosby, Stills & Nash -Guinnevere

David Bowie -Letter to Hermione

Santana -Samba Pa Ti

Van Morrison -I'll Be Your Lover Too, Into the Mystic, Hymns to the Silence

Led Zepplin -The rain Song

Richard & Linda Thompson -Dimming of the day

Rolling Stones -Lady Jane, Wild Horses

Big Brother & the Holding Company w/Janis Joplin -Summertime (Gershwin)

Annie Lennox -Cold, The Gift, Why

Al Green -I'm Still in Love With You, Let's Stay Together

Mazzy Star -Fade Into You

Beatles -Because, I will, Julia

Sarah McLachlan -The Path of Thorns (Terms), Drawn To The Rhythm

Bob Dylan -Girl from the North Country (w/ Johnny Cash)

Simon & Garfunkel -America

Nike Drake -Cello Song, Pink Moon, Which Will

Crowded House -Don't Dream It's Over

Dusty Springfield -Son of a Preacher Man

Tom Waits -Ol' 55, I Wish I Was in New Orleans, This One's from the Heart (w/Crystal Gayle)

Yes -Mood for a Day

The Jimi Hendrix Experience -Castles Made of Sand

Elvis Costello, Alison

Bruce Springsteen -Thunder Road, She's the one

Rickie Lee Jones -The Last Chance Texaco, We Belong Together

Cowboy Junkies -Blue Moon Revisited (Hart/Rodgers), Something More Besides You, Crescent Moon

I'm sure I missed a couple hundred or so but there is my take on beautiful songs of The RnR era. Guess this generation or so since doubya, doubya 2 hasn't accomplished much...(just kidding) Happy Listening!
Rrsands, I think you missed a couple a three titles.
Just kidding.
Nice job!
Cheers!