Songs that Inspire or Move you


After all, it's all about the music. There are certain songs that no matter how many times I hear them, they still move me. Just wanted to know some of your favorites. Doesn't necessarily have to be spiritual or gospel, but just very honest and real sounding. Here are some of my favorites.
Redemption Song-Bob Marley
Peace in the Valley-Johnny Cash at San Quentin
U R Loved-Victoria Williams
Nothing Compares to you-Toussant MCall
Dearest-Buddy Holly
May Peace find you tonight-Reckless Kelly
There is a Time-The Darlings(Dilliards) from Andy Griffith Show
jackmonster
Slaw,

Todd is among the handful of great Rock and pop songwriters IMO. He's a tremendous guitar player and a skilled singer (within his limitations). Few, if any, can match his songwriting breadth: pop, rock, blues, prog, blue eyed soul, electronics, Calypso, even one or two country songs - you name it, he's done it, and done it well.

Two words of warning on the concerts:

1). He likes to be kind of a dick to his audience. Generally, everyone wants to hear his hits and, depending on his mood, he may include all or none of them in a given set list. If it's a concert with few hits on the list, he may taunt the disappointed fans.

2). If your particular show is late in the tour (check out the schedule on the net), there's a good chance his voice will be shot. He's one guy where the difference between an early in the tour set and late in the tour set is immense.

All that being said, a good TR show (whether straight electric blues or full blown prog Rock, or anything in between) is among the best you'll ever see IMO.
I'm not a giant opera fan, but my older brother is. In his never ending attempts to convert me, he's rolled out a few stunning arias. One that's always a moving listen:

Ebben! Ne Andro Lantana from Catalani's opera, Le Wally.
Give me a Star -- Edwin Hawkins Singers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKEKWw-cChE

This gets me every time. If you are over 50 years old and don’t tear with this song, your sound system probably is not transparent enough.

PM me your email. I’ll send you files.
Dire Straits - Why Worry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4T1MQGTV9U

I repeat this song enjoy for a couple of hours at the time.

Please someone tell me if I am missing any important detail within this song from my sound system.

I hear 2 cymbals (2 different subtle but organic distinct high & low side-by-side sounds, 4:20~5:50) at left center with moderate volume. And I hear brushing of drum (left center 10’ high) with hard beat of drum (6:00-end) at right center. These details let me listen for hours without boredom.

The sound stage is about 10ft hig and 20 feet or more wide without a boundry in 32'w x 44'L x 12' H room. Please tell me if I am missing some details.

I'll send files if you PM me email.