What song emotionally impacts you the most?
I feel like everybody has those handful of songs that mean so much to them, they get moved every time they hear them. There are a few songs that I can’t listen to without breaking into tears. The top few on that list would be “Lullaby” or “And So it Goes” by Billy Joel. Or “Ships” by Barry Manilow. And that song from the Hercules movie about finding a place where you belong. I’m not sure what it’s called. But what are yours?
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That’s like asking which your children you love the most. Too many songs have connections to memories and make me feel nostalgic. Hello, Young Lovers from the King and I, is one. Get Happy is another.
Sunn O))) & Boris – The Sinking Belle
I turn into mush whenever I hear this. It kills me.
I Drive Your Truck by Lee Brice.
The Lost Cause I Used to Be by A Loss For Words.
Many, including—as @Rarebear mentions—Gorecki Symphony #3. I am also moved by the Beatles’ “The Long and Winding Road.” It carries lots of subtext for me.
I agree with the sentiment @Sunny2 expressed.
There are too many to name. Songs that remind me of the same feeling or experience every time I listen to them, that give me the very same shivers.
The first one that came to mind, however, was “Us and Them” by Pink Floyd.
You are Beautiful- Christina Aguilera
More Than Words- Extreme
Johnny & June
Freebird
Feel Like Making Love
I have tons of faves…
Nothing else matters – Matallica
@filmfann that song made me cry…
Well, true story, my husband was in the hospital on life support I was in the car I turned the radio on and asked for a sign I was distraught but I hold the song close to my heart now. This is the song that came on: Disciple
Daniel: Elton John (My older brother’s name, and fits 98% of how I feel for him and our experiences.)
Let It Be, by the Beatles I don’t know how I could live without that one
Wharf Rat, by the Grateful Dead – Lyrics if you’re so inclined
Midnight In Harlem by the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Just *raw.”
Little Wing – Hendrix
Probably more, just having a brain-fart over here.
There are so many. The first one that comes to mind is “Power of Love” and I can’t think of her name now! A lot of the 60’s and 70’s. Last Date by Floyd Cramer on the piano, You Gotta Love Someone – Elton John, Slowhand – Conway Twitty, Dr. Hook, Elvis, and so many more. About 5 of them I cannot listen unless I want to cry! I like all genres of music as well.
@roaminggal You’re not referring to Huey Lewis’ version of Power of Love are you?
No, I think it is Celine ?
^Celine Dion. ^My mom and dads song :)
Yeah…......it was our song too. My hubby is gone no and the song is rather painful. I certainly did go places I’d never been before as she says in the song. Our time together was too short but it was a wild ride and he was the love of my life.
Okay, I was wondering about someone that would be impacted by Huey’s version. Sorry for you loss.
Thank you. You are very kind.
I also wanted to add one more song. This song is emotional for me because it it my personal anthem, Nobody’s home.
The Show must go on – By Queen is an afterthought but there’s simply something about that song that sometimes let me think “what the hell are we living for?”
I Believe I Can Fly It was sung at the funeral for the son of one of my coworkers about 17 years ago. He was 8 years old. The same age as my son was then. His dad was a trucker. It was Spring Break and Dad took him on a run. Dustin was asleep in the sleeping cab. His Dad lost control of his rig somewhere in Wyoming…..It’s Spring Break now. I’m listening to that song…and the screen is blurring…. excuse me
Plastic Man by Seether. It’s perfect for a low self-esteem.
Not Pretty Enough by Kasey Chambers. Same as above, really. Lyrically, it’s perfect.
Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O’Connor never fails to bring me to tears. It’s simply beautiful.
I Caught Myself by Paramore. Reminds me of a very bad and very long case of unrequited love I once had, which is (thankfully) over now!
Green Eyes Make Me Blue by Dead Cool Dropouts. Stunning song.
Bedshaped by Keane is perhaps the saddest song I’ve ever heard! I can interpret it in any way.
Forrest Gump’s Feather song.
Tears of heaven Eric Clapton, for the devastating loss of his son.
I am Australian by the Seekers, I’m not overly patriotic but this one gets me every time, I have never ever been able to get through it without water works
Turn To Stone by Ingrid Michaelson. Sometimes it nearly makes me cry. Gives me goosebumps every single time I listen to it.
What if You Don’t by Go Radio.
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