Songs that Inspire you or others

[Cuchculan]

Have to add this one in. His early music again. Always loved this song. More prefer his early work.

 

[ThankfulJen]

Two excellent songs. Peter Gabriel was actually up on that hill when he had a vision and wrote that song. Obviously on drugs at the time. He had just quit Genesis.

Really love this.

One of my all time favorites. Very soothing. Makes me think of a Summer cruise with the windows rolled down and the moon full!

 

[Cuchculan]

The older Van the man has gotten the less we can understand him. Had some amazing early songs too. Was in trouble a while back here in Ireland after he told everybody to ignore the whole lockdown stuff. That Covid was nothing.

Just something about T-Rex that I always loved. The music was simple. Shame Marc Bolan died so young.

 

[Cuchculan]

Now a little bif of Hazel. Don't really think she ever made it outside of the UK. Might be new music to an American or anybody not in the UK. Or Ireland for that matter. She was big here in Ireland too. Still does a few small gigs. Or did before the whole lockdown thing.

This was her most popular song. Played at my friend's funeral a few years ago. Bit odd hearing it in a church. Couldn't help singing along with it. I suppose you have to understand the whole mood of the people in the UK when these songs were put out. They were all pissed off and rioting. The far right were big at the time. Blaming blacks on everything. Fighting would break out everywhere. Songs of that era kind of reflect the mood of the nation. And us Irish just sat back and watched it all on TV.

 

[ThankfulJen]

Loving all of this music I've never had the privilege of hearing before! And what was going on in the UK then sounds like the atmosphere now here in the U.S. only the music coming out is mostly mediocre at best. Although we do get a few gems once in a while! Can never go wrong with Foster The People<3

And I do enjoy a good AJR song!

And really love me some Twenty One Pilots!!

 

[Cuchculan]

I am on the fourth video / song already. Maybe it is just me who thinks there is far too much music that sounds the exact same as most of the other music out there. I guess I am looking for something original. Maybe that is why I don't bother with much modern day music at all. To me those 4 songs all sounded the same. Maybe that is why you liked them. Hard to like 1 and not like the other 3. Same band could have sang all 4 and if I do not have the videos I would have assumed that was the case. Just thinking modern music here. Do we use the term pop music? If I was to pick a few modern songs that would be chart songs. This is not going to be easy. Though the odd time I might hear a song and it will jump out at me. Might stick in your head for a while. Which is rare with me and pop music.

I will go for Celeste first. Why this song? This song could have been from decades ago and sang by someone like Edith Piaf. It just have that sort of sound to it. It also sounds different. She is a pop singer. Think she began life on the X-Factor or one of those shows. Maybe the song is an old song. Might be just a cover version she is doing.

Next song I will post is from an Irish singer. Just sticks in your head again. They say every singer will have at least 1 good song. I think this is her one good song. I can see people up on the dance floor line dancing to this song.

If I was to post a third modern day song I would be struggling badly. Don't know many singers out there. I know the few. But mostly I change the radio station if any of their songs come on. So I will end with an old song. The singer tells you about the song and who the song is about. Great story behind the song. Sad really when you think of the story. Irish music is all about telling stories. This is a true story.

How about the same song sang by football supporters. 32,000 fans of Celtic football club singing Grace.

 

[TruthHurts]

At the end of the movie Vada talks about how the chicken bone is finally out of her throat. That part really makes me think.

 

[Cuchculan]

Can I get back to a singer I actually love singing. No idea if you ever heard of Paul Weller before? Was in a few bands before he went solo. Always had number 1 hits. With his bands and then when he went solo. Will keep it slow enough. So we can all relax.

 

[ThankfulJen]

I am on the fourth video / song already. Maybe it is just me who thinks there is far too much music that sounds the exact same as most of the other music out there. I guess I am looking for something original. Maybe that is why I don't bother with much modern day music at all. To me those 4 songs all sounded the same. Maybe that is why you liked them. Hard to like 1 and not like the other 3. Same band could have sang all 4 and if I do not have the videos I would have assumed that was the case. Just thinking modern music here. Do we use the term pop music? If I was to pick a few modern songs that would be chart songs. This is not going to be easy. Though the odd time I might hear a song and it will jump out at me. Might stick in your head for a while. Which is rare with me and pop music.

Hmmmm, perhaps you are right that they all sound the same. Definitely consider pop music, although it has been stated several times that Twenty One Pilots are in a category all their own. I more enjoy the songs for their lyrics although I love music i can really dance to. Foster The People popped on to the scene with their "Pumped Up Kicks" which was considered highly controversial to some with all the school shootings occurring. I love Sit Next To Me as it is about a man trying to win the affections of a woman and fighting between being nonchalant about it but also pretty forward in his feelings. The second one is just because I just love the tune.The song I posted by AJR is pretty much stating yes, we will have bad days and bad things happen but we can get a great story from it to tell one day. Even get a good laugh from it when we look back. I first saw them preform it with a group of kids in New York and maybe the confidence I saw in the children when they sang it really drew me to it. Twenty One Pilots sing a lot about depression and overcoming it. The band consists of the lead singer and his best childhood friend as the drummer. Joseph Tyler, the singer, was homeschooled. He also dealt with suicidal thoughts and depression. He even attempted suicide a few times which is what his song "Kitchen Sink," touches on. My eldest daughter is big on getting suicide awareness out and she introduced me to them. The song I posted is about him wanting to be completely transparent with his fans, that we all share in the struggle of life. Kind of like a love song to his fans.
I had never heard of Paul Weller but his voice is soothing. I especially enjoyed Wildwood. One of those songs that gives you that funny feeling, like you are reminded of a time past, you just can't put your finger on it.

At the end of the movie Vada talks about how the chicken bone is finally out of her throat. That part really makes me think.

Watching this makes me realize I must have been very young when I first watched the movie! Thank you for sharing that and your observation on it!!

 

[ThankfulJen]

This.

And some Led because that is and always will be my favorite band.

 

[Cuchculan]

I was not been critical of your choice of songs. More been critical of modern music. I simply don't listen to it. Bit like when the whole rave / dance / techno scene was in full swing. I hated all of that. When bands sound like other bands music has all but died. i know there are various types of music were you might expect bands to sound like other bands. Punk, Metal and Ska and the likes. Because they are belong to the same Genre of music. Which is of a certain style.

3 interesting songs thrown in there. Can never go wrong with Zeppelin. and 100 bad days. Was actually a good song to listen to.

When everybody was so wrapped up in 2 bands, Oasis and Blur, I was listening to the other bands that were around at the same time. people knew the names. But they never made it as big as the big 2 bands. So a lot of good music passed a lot of people by. because all they wanted to hear was Oasis or Blur. Oddly I hated those 2 bands.

 

[Anne Mills]

Some very interesting offerings here! Thanks everyone, especially for introducing me to some acts new to me.

 

[Cuchculan]

@Anne Mills feel free to join in. Must have some sort of music you like. Everybody loves music. Just for you Anne.

 

[Anne Mills]

@Anne Mills feel free to join in. Must have some sort of music you like. Everybody loves music. Just for you Anne.

Loooove ELO!
Problem for me is I love so many types of music that I can’t easily pick out one or even three times.
the latest one that comes to mind is:
The Zephyr Song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. So chill.

Loooove ELO!
Problem for me is I love so many types of music that I can’t easily pick out one or even three times.
the latest one that comes to mind is:
The Zephyr Song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. So chill.

Oops just realized this song’s lyrics might not be entirely, um, unquestionable- I just like it for the melody.

 

[Cuchculan]

Love the Chilli Peppers. Have about 10 albums by them here. That included a live one at Hyde Park and a greatest hits and the last album I recall they put out. The Getaway. Not heard anything new since that album.

So a few of my favourite songs by them. Will try and keep it mellow. Might be hard with the Chilli Peppers.

Best dedicate this next song to my long time friend @Otherside Is your song girl.

And finally as we are all friends here.

 

[ThankfulJen]

I was not been critical of your choice of songs. More been critical of modern music. I simply don't listen to it. Bit like when the whole rave / dance / techno scene was in full swing. I hated all of that. When bands sound like other bands music has all but died.

Oh, no! I know you weren't. I actually fully agree with you. If it weren't for my daughter, I wouldn't know who half these new bands were. I just wanted to state why I enjoyed those songs. I love the Verve you played. I never explored any of his music beyond Bittersweet Symphony. And I enjoyed the other two as well! @Anne Mills yes, please do feel free to post away! Music is a lovely sort of therapy! Love me some Red Hot Chili Peppers. Dark Necessities is one of those songs that makes me feel funny. Like a memory just out of my reach. Hard to explain but I so love that song!!
Here is a song I feel is one of the most beautiful ever created. I love everything this man does.

 

[TruthHurts]

 

[ThankfulJen]

Love me some Kid Rock and love his attitude, too!

 

[TruthHurts]

 

[ThankfulJen]

Chris Stapletin is in a class all his own. Everytime I hear him sing, I get chills!!!