What sends shivers down your spine when you play it on your system?

Of course there many, but a real standout is

West Side Story/Prologue (from the original) 

barts -- I truly like my original Broadway Cast West Side Story, too.  The CD doesn't mention the conductor but I figure it's got to be Lenny.  Compelling score, performed with no end of compassion and energy.  Surprisingly good fidelity on my CD.

Oooops, how did I forget Santana’s Samba Pa Ti and Europa? Heaven's smile.

The Man That Got Away - Judy Garland
To Bobby - Joan Baez
Ben - Marti Webb
Born Free - Matt Monro
Yesterday When I Was Young - Roy Clark
Shine On You Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd
2nd movement PC2 - Rachmaninoff


Since most of these are about loss (as well as being great performances) I'm not sure what to make of this list but none of them ever bring me down or lower my mood.

It might also seem sacrilegious to some, but I prefer the 5 min edit of Shine.

Maybe I like to think of them as occasionally necessary reminders of the sheer beauty of life. 

Duane and Dickey swapping solos on "Stormy Monday" on Live at Fillmore East.

Never heard two live back-to-back solos that were so amazing.  Those guys could sure play like they were inspired by something other-worldly.  Then again, most all music is pretty cool, so...

Cheers!