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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
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slaw
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Tom Petty "Rhino Skin"
Ray Lamontagne "Jolene"

Mihorn: Your point is taken. Thanks for responding!
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mapman
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"For Bobbi" by The Mitchell Trio with that unknown guy singing lead.
bongofury
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Amy Winehouse Tears Dry on their Own
Joni Mitchell Coyote
martykl
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Loomis and bdp,

Love the call on "This Perfect World". I'm a huge Freedy fan. One of the best nights of live music I've ever seen was an early evening Freedy show at Irving Plaza followed by a late night Paul Westerberg show at Roseland. Only in NYC!

Another choice for this thread: Peter Green's "Man of the World". An incredibly sad (and authentic feeling) lyric/vocal performance and even sadder guitar playing.

loomisjohnson
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marty, i just listened to "man of the world", which I've heard before but never really focused on. it really is quite a subtle powerhouse--very insular and personal. "closing my eyes" off then play on is in the same vein.
another guilty pleasure is "ghost world" by aimee mann, superficially just a hooky pop tune with cleverish lyrics about an alienated kid. for some reason the damn thing makes me cry like a little girl.
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