Songs that reduce you to tears

[Dan26]

The 1989 song "Stutter-rap" always brings a tear to my eye.

So does the theme from those K-Mart ads.

 

[dee_girl9]

Originally posted by sbagman
The most obvious answer I can think of is Peter Gabriel, "Mercy Street", the long version. But I'm sure there are others. Anyone else? Does anyone else know the song I am talking about?

A very reflective Sbagman.

well... for me it is Into My Arms by Nick Cave and When the war is over by Chisel. both songs have personal significance, and they pull at some strings whenever i hear them


There is one called All or Nothing by a band called O-Town. it is currently number 1 in the states at the moment. that kinda makes me sad, but i dont cry

 

[M29]

A few I can think of.

The Cranberries - Linger
REM - Everybody Hurts
Dont Cry - Guns and Roses
November Rain - Guns and Roses
Stand By Me - Oasis
Yellow - Coldplay.
Too Her Door - Paul Kelly

*Sniff*

 

[aggels]

So Many...

November Rain - Guns n Roses
Your winter - Sister Hazel
Torn - Natalie Imbruglia (was the favourite song of a teacher of mine who died a couple of years ago)
I don't know you anymore - Savage Garden
Bookends, and I am a rock - Simon and Garfunkel
With or Without You, All I want is you, One - U2
waltz #2 - Elliot Smith
Foolish Games - Jewel
Just about anything by Counting Crows

 

[Blues_Girl]

Originally posted by The Hitman


My ex used to cry to that too...she loves that soundtrack...

The Hitman

I'm glad i'm not the only one who does it

 

[Beausgirl43]

This Life by Powderfinger.

cheers....

 

[HahnPremium8]

Hero by Mariah Carey.
I always think of the lap around the mcg by Ted Whitten at the State of Origon game.

 

[Grendel]

Away Away - Wedding Parties Anything, im sure they didnt realise it when they wrote it, but it always makes me think of my father. Thats the one song can really bring me to tears if im in a 'down' mood.

Other classic 'sad' songs off the top of my head,

In My Room - The beach Boys, classic tear jerker.

In Dreams, Its over, Crying - The Big O. The greatest heartbreak singer ever.

The little white cloud that cried - Johnny Ray

Somewhere over the rainbow - Billy Thorpe version

One tree Hill - U2

Dont give up - Peter Gabriel and Kate (gggrrrrooowwlll) Bush

Atmosphere - Joy Division

Only women Bleed - Alice Cooper

La Vie En Rose - Edith Piaf (i have no idea what she is singing, yet she sings it with such raw emotion.

Your cheating Heart - Ray Charles (hmm that one also fits in the 'break up' thread).

Anyway theres some that get the ole knot in the throat if the circumstances are right.

 

[mantis]

Bloody hell Grendel, apart from our different tastes in footy teams, I think we would get on really well, our tastes in music are pretty similar.

 

[Blues2001]

Originally posted by Dan25

So does the theme from those K-Mart ads.

 

[CURVE]

When I was a kid Terry Jacks "Season in the Sun" and Hot Chocolate's "It started with a Kiss" always got to me. They are still the only songs to do so.

 

[Chicago1]

Originally posted by HahnPremium8
Hero by Mariah Carey.
I always think of the lap around the mcg by Ted Whitten at the State of Origon game.

Exactly what I was thinking, Hahn! When it was sung at Teddy's funeral I think almost all of us in St Pat's had to wipe away the tears.

I always get misty eyed when I hear the hymn, "Eternal Father, Strong to Save". I remember watching JFK's coffin being taken from the Capitol Building as it was being played. I was only 11 at the time, but the memory is etched in my mind forever.

I also have fond memories of "California Dreamin'" by the Mamas and the Papas. It's my favourite song of all time. Gosh, to be 14 again like I was when it came out!

 

[vanders]

There are a few songs that i get a little emotional about for different reasons, but the main one that brings me to tears is the last post...not that its really a song....but still....i lose it everytime i hear it

 

[Chicago1]

post!

Originally posted by vanders
the main one that brings me to tears is the last post...not that its really a song....but still....i lose it everytime

Geez, vanders. I thought you meant MY post when I first read this!

 

[Shinboners]

"You And Your Sister" by Chris Bell, but as recorded by This Mortal Coil

"Cronulla Breakdown" by the Pernice Brothers

"Atmosphere" by Joy Division

 

[RogerC]

There are a few songs that get me down, but the only ones that really kill me are "I Want You" by Elvis Costello, and "No Aphrodisiac" by The Whitlams. I don't even like The Whitlams, but that song does it every time.

Oh, and "Here, There and Everywhere" by the Beatles. But only since it was played at my mother's funeral. I can barely stand to hear it now - turns me into a blubbering mess.

 

[DEES RULE!]

"Hero" By Mariah Carey.
Its not only very touching but it was a song me and my best friend used to share and after he died i kind of made it "our song"

 

[coxon]

cast - 'i'm so lonely'
elton john - 'can u feel the love tonight'
shania twain - 'still the one'


ahah.. damn.. how sad...
all favourite songs of gf's that have dumped me... ah

 

[coxon]

dan25... the kmart song??

u mean that shocker of a song that goes 'la da di da, la da di di ..there is no place i'd rather be... ' ??

hahaha

 

[*miss_magpie*]

don't think ppl will know it but- Old Shoes (& Picture postcards) by Tom Waits..
and Kasey Chambers- the captain

 

[PiesPremiers]

hero by mariah carey..

love the lyrics.. very powerful

 

[Mr Ripper]

"We are the boys from old Fitzroy" brings a lump to the throat nowadays, that's for sure.

 

[9th Tiger]

Originally posted by Mr Ripper
"We are the boys from old Fitzroy" brings a lump to the throat nowadays, that's for sure.

ummmmmmm................Nah, I'll leave that one alone!

 

[lioness]

Originally posted by Mr Ripper
"We are the boys from old Fitzroy" brings a lump to the throat nowadays, that's for sure.

oh yes.

 

[Bee]

There is only one song that can really reduce me to tears -
Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Life without you"