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You'll never walk alone. I'm not a Liverpool fan but my dad was and anytime I hear it I can hear his over zealous singing along to it.
The gambler. It was my best friend's favourite song and I'm always taken back to the many times we d*unkenly sang it at karaoke |
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Warrior Demi Lavato - the lyrics cut deep, could have been written for me.
Happy wise - World of our own Westlife, so many happy memories with this song. |
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Some will think it’s corny but Ed Sheeran’s Perfect. The 1st time we heard it T was in isolation waiting for his stem cell transplant. He said this would be a lovely 1st dance song. 2y & 9m later we did marry. But didn’t have it as our 1st dance….
Not a song but Highland Cathedral gets me. I was so proud hearing my son play it on drum in his parade uniform with Army Cadets.
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"Nothing particularly cool or worthy of mention, but there are a couple that can be quite paralysing  "
Why do they have to be cool and why are they not worthy of mention? Speak now Silent Bob. Let's hear them. |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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Wow so many meaningful songs - meaningful to that person for a particular reason. Makes me sad to think that people in Afghanistan are going to be deprived of music.
I honestly could not imagine a life without music. It carries, conveys, evokes so many emotions. It soothes, heals and allows to bring closure to others. |
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Chris Rea - Curse of the Traveller. It’s a poem to me as much of a song and each lyric has meaning in my life.
Another vote for The Communards - For a Friend, if you’ve seen the film ‘Pride’, the main character was Jimmy’s friend and when he died they wrote it for him. |
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There are loads of songs that bring back memories.
Two that always make me stop dead in my tracks are Paper cup by Heather Nova and The Sundays version of wild horses.
Mr CC had an amazing collection of mix tapes in his old fiat panda when we first met, but these two tracks immediately take me back. |
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"Happy or sad, memory or hope for the future... which song has that effect on you?
And if you want to share... why is it so?  "
It would have to be a Whitney Houston song. It's hard to choose a favourite among so many great tracks, but "The Greatest Love Of All" is one of the best, most powerful songs ever written about self-preservation, dignity. Its universal message crosses all boundaries and instills one with the hope that it's not too late to better ourselves. Since it's impossible in this world we live in to empathise with others, we can always empathise with ourselves. It's an important message, crucial really. And it's beautifully stated on the album. |
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Unforgettable Nat king Cole. Played at my grandads funeral, gets me every time.
Ed Sheeran - photograph and Dancing in the sky - Samantha Harvey - played recently at young family members funeral, both break my heart 
JCB song - nizlopi. Stops me in my tracks as it was played at husbands funeral. For the kids and their dad
Can make me feel sad but also warms my heart at the same time |
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Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross - memories of dancing at parties with my wonderful late Dad
You Raise Me Up by anyone - reminds me of my parents
Hotel California by The Eagles - one of my funeral songs
Music by Jon Miles - my final funeral song |
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Above the clouds of Pompeii (Bears Den) - it resonates.
Little Giant (Roo Panes) - for the message
Venus in furs (velvet underground) for the memories.
Fire (Jimi Hendrix) - because Mitch Mitchell |
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"Simon & Garfunkel
Bridge over troubled water
Should add it was my mum’s funeral song at her request "
Bridge Over trouble water was written at a pub callled the fisherman’s cot bickleigh Devon |
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This particular version of this particular song
I love the lyrics, but sang by a, man take on another meaning
His voice is pretty epic too
https://youtu.be/chkOkcEFGM0 |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Simon & Garfunkel
Bridge over troubled water
Should add it was my mum’s funeral song at her request
Bridge Over trouble water was written at a pub callled the fisherman’s cot bickleigh Devon"
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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Time to say goodbye
Katherine Jenkins
Cant listen to more than 3-4 seconds now
Moms funeral song "
I think your mum's funeral song will always be a difficult one to listen to. x
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By *phrodite OP Woman
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"Brothers in arms - dire straits My no one! Always has been.
Shine downs version of simple man is another I listen to all the way through "
I have never ever tired of Brothers in Arms, the song is beautiful, the music is haunting and it reminds me of brave people (Armed Forces) we used to know who are no longer with us. |
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"Brothers in arms - dire straits My no one! Always has been.
Shine downs version of simple man is another I listen to all the way through
I have never ever tired of Brothers in Arms, the song is beautiful, the music is haunting and it reminds me of brave people (Armed Forces) we used to know who are no longer with us."
It does the same for me… try the shine down track amazing voice |
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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago
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"This particular version of this particular song
I love the lyrics, but sang by a, man take on another meaning
His voice is pretty epic too
https://youtu.be/chkOkcEFGM0"
Oh my god so many feels |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
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"https://youtu.be/XsrKWwx3x7o
This one always makes me sit and think "
I just remembered where I heard this first - at an Irish Castle medieval banquet, sung by the most amazing Irish vocalist.
Mark Knoepfler's version is a hauntingly beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing. |
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"https://youtu.be/XsrKWwx3x7o
This one always makes me sit and think
I just remembered where I heard this first - at an Irish Castle medieval banquet, sung by the most amazing Irish vocalist.
Mark Knoepfler's version is a hauntingly beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing. "
Sounds an amazing night |
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"N-Trance - set you free (2001 Rob Searle mix) it takes me back many years to shenanigans with friends and parties that went on too long.
This too - a Scouse Anthem back in the day"
Back in the day a friend who looks the spit of the lady from N-Trance wanted to get a limo to recreate the video. Ah the stupidity of youth   |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Gabriel's Oboe
A 'stopper'..
Oops, proper stopper..
Oh yes!
How about the Theme to Schindler's list?
Watched it again on Friday evening, haunting soundtrack.."
I cannot bear to watch the movie but I love the soundtrack. Same with The Pianist. |
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"Credence Clearwater revival- have you ever seen the rain
OMG yessss - one of my favourites - CCR! "
They are awesome, but I did have a conversation with a close friend saying Tina Turners version of proud Mary blows CCRs version out of the water. |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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"The Promise You made by Cock Robin
I had it played on radio 2 for my ex Did not know this one but really like it.
How about Stationary Traveller by Camel? "
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfF2UZjXx_g |
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James -Frustation , i have one ofcthe most beautiful and simple memories with this song and the best ever feeling i ever felt in my life !
Stand up on a skate board looking at the sky at day light watching the rain and for few seconds see the rain in slow motion , is the best way i can describe this moment it was magical , i was probably 11 years old  |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
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"Credence Clearwater revival- have you ever seen the rain
OMG yessss - one of my favourites - CCR!
They are awesome, but I did have a conversation with a close friend saying Tina Turners version of proud Mary blows CCRs version out of the water. "
I like both for different reasons.
Same with Sound of Silence which I first knew by Simon & Garfunkel and LOVED!
Along came Disturbed.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Dg-g7t2l4 |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
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"James -Frustation , i have one ofcthe most beautiful and simple memories with this song and the best ever feeling i ever felt in my life !
Stand up on a skate board looking at the sky at day light watching the rain and for few seconds see the rain in slow motion , is the best way i can describe this moment it was magical , i was probably 11 years old "
My problem is that when somebody puts a suggestion in, I have to listen to it. That's why I fail miserably at getting my chores done.
I just listened to it - yes, beautiful! Thanks for sharing. |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
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"This...can listen to it for ever and favourite YouTube tune of all time....its in Spanish so wont be everyone's cup of tea but that's your loss!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEh02EYKAc4"
I love the sound of Spanish, French, Italian! It is really lovely.
Do you know "Una palabra"? From the movie "man on fire" - very simple but haunting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3tB82dGhSA |
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"This...can listen to it for ever and favourite YouTube tune of all time....its in Spanish so wont be everyone's cup of tea but that's your loss!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEh02EYKAc4
I love the sound of Spanish, French, Italian! It is really lovely.
Do you know "Una palabra"? From the movie "man on fire" - very simple but haunting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3tB82dGhSA"
I didn't know it but I do now and you are right, very haunting! I will add that one to my playlist. |
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"This...can listen to it for ever and favourite YouTube tune of all time....its in Spanish so wont be everyone's cup of tea but that's your loss!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEh02EYKAc4
I love the sound of Spanish, French, Italian! It is really lovely.
Do you know "Una palabra"? From the movie "man on fire" - very simple but haunting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3tB82dGhSA"
Is a beautiful song by Carlos Varela , wow what a powerful song for the end of the movie , i love this song |
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I'll stop it after this but but watching through the vids...who is Dave Mathews, why haven't we heard of him....he doesn't look like a Dave, no offence Dave's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4L8leEVdYs |
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"Seems I am now a Carlos Varela fan, he has some good tunes on youtube, bit haunting what I have heard so far so glad I am in a happy place but. Does anyone know where he is from? "
He is songwriter from Cuba , i woust to listen him when i lived in Spain |
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Meatloaf - Paradise By The Dashboard Light...
Stop right there
I gotta know right now
Before we go any further
Do you love me?
Will you love me forever?
Do you need me?
Will you never leave me?
Will you make me so happy
For the rest of my life?
Will you take me away
Will you make me your wife?
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"Gabriel's Oboe
A 'stopper'..
Oops, proper stopper..
Oh yes!
How about the Theme to Schindler's list?
Watched it again on Friday evening, haunting soundtrack..
I cannot bear to watch the movie but I love the soundtrack. Same with The Pianist. "
They're not an easy watch, ditto with the one about the young man and the female camp guard I think it's the reader?
Sort of feel we owe it to the victims to ensure following generations see them too..? |
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There's a song from a handful of years back that I couldn't listen to me because of the memories.
Then it kept getting played in my gym class and it kind of worked like desensitization therapy!
I can just about listen to it and give a wry smile now.
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By *phrodite OP Woman
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As for Carlos Varela, he is not very well known here but perhaps should be?
I also love Carlos Santana - always have done.
Thank you everybody who posted - I love these threads when people can bring their personal favourites. For most, they carry a particular memory, often bitter sweet but still kind of a bit happy in a way? |
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As for Carlos Varela, he is not very well known here but perhaps should be?
I also love Carlos Santana - always have done.
Thank you everybody who posted - I love these threads when people can bring their personal favourites. For most, they carry a particular memory, often bitter sweet but still kind of a bit happy in a way?"
I love his music , i think he should but because he sings Spanish is normal he his not so recognised as in countries like Spain ,Cuba , Argentina etc , his music remember me sometimes Joaquin Sabina |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
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"Buddy Holly, True love ways "
Definitely thumbs up!
Sometimes it is the simplicity of the melody - other times the lyrics, and then sometimes it is both harmonising with the voice of the singer.
What about "Beautiful tonight" Eric Clapton? |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
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As for Carlos Varela, he is not very well known here but perhaps should be?
I also love Carlos Santana - always have done.
Thank you everybody who posted - I love these threads when people can bring their personal favourites. For most, they carry a particular memory, often bitter sweet but still kind of a bit happy in a way?
I love his music , i think he should but because he sings Spanish is normal he his not so recognised as in countries like Spain ,Cuba , Argentina etc , his music remember me sometimes Joaquin Sabina "
The kind of music you want to listen to, following your own thoughts, isn't it? Spanish is such a beautiful language. I found I listened to "una palabra" earlier and now I am listen to ALL of his songs.... addictive. |
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Recently it’s a simple minds track called Belfast child , a live version with sinead o'connor coming on as guest vocalist.
Search you tube music unless you have already heard |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
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"Recently it’s a simple minds track called Belfast child , a live version with sinead o'connor coming on as guest vocalist.
Search you tube music unless you have already heard "
Wow, very dramatic and another one that gives me goosebumps. |
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