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Onewithwings · 09-13-2010, 09:14 AM

What songs always bring a tear to your eye?

For me:

How to Save a Life by The Fray
Concrete Angel by Martina McBride
Whiskey Lullaby by Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss
Three Wooden Crosses by Randy Travis
You Had a Bad Day by Daniel Powter

What about you?

lildawg · 09-14-2010, 11:28 AM

The Dance by Garth Brooks -- I am so not a Garth Brooks fan, but, man, I dig the message of that song.

Flyin' Shoes by Townes Van Zandt -- The first time I heard this song, I thought it was about dying and trying to explain to those you're leaving behind. Later, I heard Townes himself say the song was about a Civil War ghost he dreamed up. I've also heard one of Townes's ex-wives say the song was about her. Either way, it always tugs my heart strings. Lyle Lovett also does a wonderful version of this song, but, somehow, I like Townes's version best. He always managed to sound so sad.

Redemption Song by Bob Marley -- I didn't like this song for a long time after it played in the closing credits of I am Legend, which I thought was way overdone. However, I do like the message of this song, and the way Bob sang it. It sounds so poignant when he sings, "'Cause all I ever have/Redemption songs."

Old Man by Neil Young -- This reminds me of an old friend who died. I cry every time I hear it because my mind's eye plays a slideshow of scenes from his life.

Betterman by Pearl Jam -- It's really seeing this done in concert that gets me. You can just tell the song has great meaning and is loved by a lot of people.

Amsterdam by Coldplay -- It's the lyrics on this one:

Come on, oh my star is fading
And I see no chance of release
And I know I’m dead on the surface
But I am screaming underneath

Ainslie · 09-15-2010, 08:04 AM

Oh man, depending on the time of month - any song can make me cry LOL!

However those that never fail would be

Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Eternal Flame - The Bangles
I will follow you into the dark - Death cab for cutie.
These days - Powderfinger
My kind of scene - powderfinger.
Whatever makes you happy - powderfinger
In fact, the whole 'odyssey #5' album by powderfinger is a tearjerker....

Ainslie · 09-15-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lildawg

Redemption Song by Bob Marley -- I didn't like this song for a long time after it played in the closing credits of I am Legend, which I thought was way overdone. However, I do like the message of this song, and the way Bob sang it. It sounds so poignant when he sings, "'Cause all I ever have/Redemption songs."

This is my favourite version of Redemption Song....hope its not the I am legend version, ive never seen that movie!!! I just love Lauren Hill.

lildawg · 09-16-2010, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ainslie

This is my favourite version of Redemption Song....hope its not the I am legend version, ive never seen that movie!!! I just love Lauren Hill.

Oh, I love just about any version I hear of "Redemption Song." Even if it was featured in the credits of I am Legend. <grins>

For the record, the version played in I am Legend was the Bob Marley studio version. It's the one on the greatest hits album.

Goat · 09-27-2010, 10:04 PM

A songs lyrics don't do it for me... music has almost nothing to do with the words, in my little world.

I am hesitant, however, to post the things that do bring tears to my eyes. I'm likely get a lot of "what the heck is wrong with you" type responses.

But here's one that seems to work every time.

or if you prefer live versions, complete with lots of hair twirling

-Goat

glitter · 09-28-2010, 08:38 AM

In My Life - The Beatles.

It will always be my all time favorite .....

This one too by Cat Stevens - Wild World
It makes me think of my daughters.

Is my age showing?

09-13-2010, 09:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Onewithwings Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 628	Songs that bring a tear to your eye What songs always bring a tear to your eye? For me: How to Save a Life by The Fray Concrete Angel by Martina McBride Whiskey Lullaby by Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss Three Wooden Crosses by Randy Travis You Had a Bad Day by Daniel Powter What about you? __________________ Addict, Aspie, Mother, Painter *"Denial is a warm, thick blanket, and you're naked underneath." --My Brain!*

09-14-2010, 11:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
lildawg Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Between Serenity and Despair Posts: 522 Blog Entries: 1	The Dance by Garth Brooks -- I am so not a Garth Brooks fan, but, man, I dig the message of that song. Flyin' Shoes by Townes Van Zandt -- The first time I heard this song, I thought it was about dying and trying to explain to those you're leaving behind. Later, I heard Townes himself say the song was about a Civil War ghost he dreamed up. I've also heard one of Townes's ex-wives say the song was about her. Either way, it always tugs my heart strings. Lyle Lovett also does a wonderful version of this song, but, somehow, I like Townes's version best. He always managed to sound so sad. Redemption Song by Bob Marley -- I didn't like this song for a long time after it played in the closing credits of I am Legend, which I thought was way overdone. However, I do like the message of this song, and the way Bob sang it. It sounds so poignant when he sings, "'Cause all I ever have/Redemption songs." Old Man by Neil Young -- This reminds me of an old friend who died. I cry every time I hear it because my mind's eye plays a slideshow of scenes from his life. Betterman by Pearl Jam -- It's really seeing this done in concert that gets me. You can just tell the song has great meaning and is loved by a lot of people. Amsterdam by Coldplay -- It's the lyrics on this one: Come on, oh my star is fading And I see no chance of release And I know I’m dead on the surface But I am screaming underneath __________________ Life is just a leap of faith. Spread your arms and hold your breath. Always trust your cape.

09-15-2010, 08:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ainslie Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 628	Oh man, depending on the time of month - any song can make me cry LOL! However those that never fail would be Unforgettable - Nat King Cole Eternal Flame - The Bangles I will follow you into the dark - Death cab for cutie. These days - Powderfinger My kind of scene - powderfinger. Whatever makes you happy - powderfinger In fact, the whole 'odyssey #5' album by powderfinger is a tearjerker.... __________________ The infidelity of the Gentile world, and that more especially of men of rank and learning in it, is resolved into a principle which, in my judgment, will account for the inefficacy of any argument, or any evidence whatever, viz. contempt prior to examination. William Paley.

09-27-2010, 10:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Goat Member Super Mario Flash HV Champion! FreeCell Champion! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Columbus area, OH Posts: 930 Blog Entries: 3	A songs lyrics don't do it for me... music has almost nothing to do with the words, in my little world. I am hesitant, however, to post the things that do bring tears to my eyes. I'm likely get a lot of "what the heck is wrong with you" type responses. But here's one that seems to work every time. or if you prefer live versions, complete with lots of hair twirling -Goat

09-28-2010, 08:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
glitter Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 337	In My Life - The Beatles. It will always be my all time favorite ..... This one too by Cat Stevens - Wild World It makes me think of my daughters. Is my age showing?

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