[quote]Damici wrote:
There are a few Sarah McLaughlin songs that are contenders.
But for me I think the one that’s always tough to top in this category is “In My Life” by the Beatles.
Honorable mention also goes to Ray LaMontagne for “Trouble.”
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Definitely “In My Life” by the Beatles. I also like “Wild World” and “The First Cut is the Deepest” by Cat Stevens, “Mother” by Pink Floyd, “Yellow Ledbetter” by Pearl Jam, and “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls.
Youtube this : Hearts Burst Into Fire - Bullet for My Valentine
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Dear God - Avenged Sevenfold
Maybe not a conventional “song”, but certainly one of the most emotionally uplfting and beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. It gives me great peace:
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis by Ralph Vaughan Williams:
The Youtube video evokes some of the spirit of the piece, and reminds us of the restorative power of nature.
Damici, I also have to give a big vote for kd lang’s interpretation of Cohen’s “Hallelujah”, especially this live telecast:
John
I forgot to add “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley, Sinead O’Connors cover of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” “Nutshell” by Alice in Chains, and “Mayonnaise” by the Smashing Pumpkins.
Tuesdays Gone
Let it be - Beatles
I always liked the Violent Femmes “Johnny”
(the video is horrible in this youtube clip)
This song by Jack Savoretti is one of my all time fav’s. Anybody who has ever overdone it with drink or drugs will definitely appreciate the lyrics and what a fcuking voice…
Jack Savoretti - Chemical Courage
[quote]imhungry wrote:
mom-in-MD wrote:
timbofirstblood wrote:
mom-in-MD wrote:
Angel’s Son by SEVENDUST(but I think it’s a cover song.)
This is a great song! It’s from the tribute album for the leader singer of Snot after he died. I had the album back in the day and there are a lot of different artists and cool songs on it.
I remember I would tune into the top 10 countdown on my local rock station so I could hear this song before I finally go the cd. Thanks for posting it.
ya, wasn’t the lead singer shot in a club or something crazy like that?
I believe that you’re thinking of Dimebag Darrel, the guitarist from Damageplan, and formerly of Pantera. He was shot, along with a number of other people in a club, 4 years ago. Some nutty fan was pissed because he wanted Pantera to get back together. What a POS.
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To my knowledge, he was shot because the loony thought dime had stolen his music and got rich off of it.
Faithfully is a good one(by Journey) Kind of reminds me of life in the military, accept he’s singing about being on the road in a band, lol…
I hope the OP doesn’t mind all these songs…I don’t have one favorite! That’s what is so great about music! 
Toss up.
Anyway - Martina McBride
Lay Me Down - Tim McGraw
I’ve got a soft spot for people that take chances and ones that serve their country.
These are the ones most likely to choke me up:)
A Prayer, Madelaine Peyroux
Etta James, At last
Frankie Valli, Too good to be true
Patsy Cline, I fall to pieces
Roy Orbison, Crying
Power of Love, Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Mull OF Kintyre, Paul McCartney
Rainy Night in Soho - Pogues
Works on a both a sober and a dunken level…
Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.
Really, any Rachmianinov. His music is indeed lush and sensual, as this website describes it.
Sarah Brightman and Jose Cura, Just Show Me How to Love You…
Ditto for the theme, anything Sarah Brightman does is incredible. Her voice is magical.
I forgot The Great Gig in the Sky, Pink Floyd and Cry Baby Cry, the Beatles.
Jeff Buckleys arrangement of Hallelujah is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard.
Honerable mention:
Frank Zappa - Sinister Footwear 2nd movement (the 88’ band arrangement on ‘Make A Jazz Noise Here’)
It’s impossible to name The One Song.
But, given the context, my vote goes to In The Army Now by Status Quo.
hands down this one right here
a few honorable mentions below though
Yasunori Mitsuda’s June Mermaid.
Oh, and The Beatles’ Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight.
Because I Love You from Lenny Williams, all time classic.