Songs that bring a tear to the eye ...

[MortimerJazz]

Anyone feel like opening up a bit? :D

I was just curious as to whether there's a song that generally wells you up a little bit for whatever reason.

For me, it would probably have to be Fix You by Coldplay ... I guess I'll always associate it with a friend I once knew.

[ergdegdeg]

I think Colorblind by Counting Crows (from the movie Cruel Intentions) is really sad..

[Hello.there]

Hands of Time by Groove Armada....I almost drown in my tears :o

[Virgil-TB2]

Anyone feel like opening up a bit? :D

I was just curious as to whether there's a song that generally wells you up a little bit for whatever reason.

For me, it would probably have to be Fix You by Coldplay ... I guess I'll always associate it with a friend I once knew.For me ...

"The Luftwaffe March" does it every time. :)

[Malcster]

How To Disappear Completely, Radiohead.

Really gets to me and im not even sure what its about!

[FullCollapse]

"mordecai" by between the buried and me comes to mind immediately, it's really beautiful at the end. i may add a couple more here as i think of them.

[comebackdwn]

dirty and left out....by the almost

[edesignuk]

The Fast Food Song by The Fast Food Rockers (http://www.tsrocks.com/f/fast_food_rockers_texts/the_fast_food_song.html) almost brings a tear to my eye, for different reasons though.

my ears, MY EARS!

[danidoll521]

Hiding My Heart by Brandi Carlile

[bartelby]

When I was a little less mentally stable The Unnamed Feeling - Metallica
Specifically:

"Get the ****** out of here,
I just wanna get the ****** away from me,
I rage, I glaze, I hurt, I hate.
I hate it all. Why, why, why me,
I cannot sleep with a head like this,
I wanna cry, I wanna scream
I rage, I glaze, I hurt, I hate
I wanna hate it all away."

At that point in time that's pretty much what I thought every morning.

[rockosmodurnlif]

"Wrapped in the Arms of Another" Susan Tedeschi
"White Flag" Dido
"Yesterday" The Beatles
"Fields of Gold" Sting
"Boys of Summer" Don Henley

[apsterling]

When "You're" Around - Motion City Soundtrack (At least at this current time)

"Midwest love affair
I bend when I am bored
Late night liquor blue
Will lead me to the floor.
Can we fake it?
Can we make believe?
I'm so full of love
It deeply sickens me.

But all I could do was close my eyes
And cross my arms and hope to die
Cause you don't f--king listen
When I'm around.

The least you could do is take it back
All the vicious remarks and verbal attacks
Cause I can't f--king stand it.
When You're Around.

Midwest aftermath, the rumors start to rise
Did I truly do the things that you've described?
They must hate me, every single one
It just sickens them, what I consider fun.

But all I could do was close my eyes
And cross my arms and hope to die
Cause you don't f--king listen
When I'm around.

The least you could do is take it back
All the vicious remarks and verbal attacks,
Cause I can't f--king stand it.
When You're Around.

But all I could do was close my eyes
And cross my arms and hope to die
Cause you don't f--king listen
When I'm around.
The least you could do is take it back
All the vicious remarks and verbal attacks
Cause I can't f--king stand it.
When You're Around.

No I can't f--king stand it, when you're around.
No I can't f--king stand it, when you're around."

Hello Helicopter - Motion City Soundtrack

"Hello helicopter, are you here to stay?
Bodies rest in motion, fighting night and day
Well it's kill or be killed
And one day we'll get the best of them
Hello helicopter, will you be my friend?
Will you take me away?

Hello helicopter, have you heard the news?
No one gives a ****** about the things they do
We all waste and consume, destroy and ruin everything we touch
It's easy not to think when you're not told that much

I'm not saying anything you haven't heard before
I'm just trying to understand the way we are

Hello helicopter, are you lost out there?
Swimming through the garbage dump that fills the air
In several more years no one will care
They'll be rich and dead
So let somebody else devise a cure for it

I'm not saying anything you haven't heard before
I'm just trying to understand the way we are

Nobody seems to care
Nobody ever learns

Hello helicopter, are you here to stay?
Bodies rust in motion, fighting night and day
Well it's kill or be killed
And one day we'll get the best of them
Hello helicopter, are you listening?

Nobody seems to care
Nobody ever learns

Are we ever going to get it right?
Are we ever going to start making sense
And stop pretending that we care?

Are we ever going to get it right?
Are we ever going to start making sense
And stop pretending that we care?

Are we ever going to get it right?
Are we ever going to start making sense
And stop pretending...

Hello helicopter, are you here to stay?
Bodies rust in motion, fighting night and day
Well it's kill or be killed
And one day we'll get the best of them
Hello helicopter, are you listening?"

[Emulsion]

I don't mean to be the classical geek but

Enigma Variations > Mvt. IX ("Nimrod")

[macmike47]

I don't mean to be the classical geek but

Enigma Variations > Mvt. IX ("Nimrod")

There's nothing wrong with being a classical geek. I'm a bit of one myself.:p
And Nimrod is heavenly.

[faintember]

I don't mean to be the classical geek but

Enigma Variations > Mvt. IX ("Nimrod")
Amen!

My current tear-jerker is Symphony No. 3 by Henryk Górecki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_No._3_%28Górecki%29). The whole piece is wonderful, but the second movement, Lento e largo-Tranquillissimo, really gets me emotional. I guess this is just part of the wonderful composition of the music itself as well as the subject matter (http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~felluga/goreckilyrics.html).

[Millwood]

Andrew Bird - Yawny at the Apocolypse
Sigur Ros - Andvari & Svo Hlijott

[xodonniedarko]

albertine - Brooke Fraiser

[LizKat]

Nessun Dorma ("None Shall Sleep"), an aria from the opera Turandot.

A performance by Luciano Pavarotti actually hit the pop charts for awhile in the UK after the BBC used it as the theme for its coverage of the FIFA World Cup in Italy in 1990.

Soccer and opera, of course they go together! In both, usually someone wins and almost always someone weeps...

[Much Ado]

Hallelujah - Rufus Wainwright.

(You know, the one from Shrek).

[biturbomunkie]

lots of songs by johnny cash can easily make me cry... :o

[junkmeh]

explosions in the sky "your hand in mine"

[Shotglass]

Counting Crows - Amy Hit The Athmosphere

[motulist]

Tom Waits - All The World Is Green

http://www.lyricsdir.com/tom-waits-all-the-world-is-green-lyrics.html

[motulist]

Hallelujah - Rufus Wainwright.

(You know, the one from Shrek).

With due respect to rufus wainwright, that's not wainwright's song. Rufus's version is an almost exact copy of the version of that song done by Jeff Buckley. (The song wasn't written by Buckley either, but he totally created the Rufus version of the song that you're familiar with, which is radically different than the original that Buckley covered.)

Listen to Jeff Buckley's version here, you'll see that it's almost EXACTLY the same as the version that Wainwright did. Scroll down to the middle of the page to see the songs, and click to hear the sample of track 6. Hallelujah.

http://www.amazon.com/Grace-Jeff-Buckley/dp/B0000029DD

[iJesus]

explosions in the sky "your hand in mine"

Downloaded it onto my iPhone just now...




... it's great!
Thanks =)

[Steel Wheels]

Country Roads by John Denver

[SheriffParker]

With due respect to rufus wainwright, that's not wainwright's song. Rufus's version is an almost exact copy of the version of that song done by Jeff Buckley. (The song wasn't written by Buckley either, but he totally created the Rufus version of the song that you're familiar with, which is radically different than the original that Buckley covered.)

Listen to Jeff Buckley's version here, you'll see that it's almost EXACTLY the same as the version that Wainwright did. Scroll down to the middle of the page to see the songs, and click to hear the sample of track 6. Hallelujah.

http://www.amazon.com/Grace-Jeff-Buckley/dp/B0000029DD

Good call on giving Buckley the credit for that. He was so talented, and completely transformed that Leonard Cohen song.

see the original cohen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf36v0epfmI

[jessica.]

Jeff Carson - The Car.

[motulist]

Good call on giving Buckley the credit for that. He was so talented, and completely transformed that Leonard Cohen song.

see the original cohen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf36v0epfmI

Wow man, I've heard Leonard Cohen's version before, but every time I hear it I get reminded of just how awesome Jeff Buckley was. It amazes me that he was able to hear Leonard Cohen's very boring and uninteresting sounding song (imo) and Buckley was able to find the beautifully haunting romantic version of the song lurking within it. He was a true artistic talent.

[JudgeDanny]

Rascal Flatts - what hurts the most

Only because the song hits a little too close to me :p

[ErikCLDR]

Time to Say Goodbye by Andrea Bocelli feat. Sarah Brightman

This guy and a lady sung it at my 18 year old neighbors funeral- only entirely in italian.

[bartelby]

Good call on giving Buckley the credit for that. He was so talented, and completely transformed that Leonard Cohen song.

see the original cohen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf36v0epfmI

I much prefer Cohen's version.

But I am a big Lenny fan.

[Mindflux]

Sir Mix Alot -Baby got back

[question fear]

Heavens to Betsy, "Complicated"

Every time it gets to the part "I'll die if you go (just go just go just go) and I'll watch you walk away" I start to tear up a little.

[wonga1127]

Country Roads by John Denver
Almost heaven...

[comebackdwn]

explosions in the sky "your hand in mine"

yesss.

[CharliePermezel]

Johnny Cash's rendition of Nine Inch Nail's Hurt is a great song. Although I believe you have to watch it with the video clip to get the songs full effect.

[ZiggyPastorius]

Last poster sort of beat me to it.

The original version of Hurt always makes me cry. Not a fan of Johnny Cash's cover.

Also, "The Fragile," also by Nine Inch Nails (the song, not the whole album) always makes me cry..

[CharliePermezel]

Both versions are great.

[mactastic]

I wasn't expecting it, but hearing Gov't Mule play "Patchwork Quilt" at the Fillmore made me a little verklempt. It reminded me of all the times I'd see Jerry play on that stage...

[Naimfan]

Neil Young: Unknown Legend.

Beethoven: Symphony #5 (1975 recording, Carlos Kleiber, VPO).

Wilco: I Am Trying To Break Your Heart.

REM: Leaving New York.

[Apemanblues]

Incarnated Solvent Abuse by Carcass

Oh the joy!

[Flowero4ka]

Anyone feel like opening up a bit? :D

I was just curious as to whether there's a song that generally wells you up a little bit for whatever reason.

For me, it would probably have to be Fix You by Coldplay ... I guess I'll always associate it with a friend I once knew.

For me, such songs are

rihanna_feat_ne-yo-hate_that_i_love_you_(k-klassic_remix)
karen_ramirez-looking_for_love
egohead_deluxe_-_turn_the_lights_off_(radio_edit)
taio_cruz-moving_on_(spencer_and_hill_remix_radio_edit)

These songs I received from someone, who is very important for my heart. I cry when I hear these songs...

Have anybody listened to these songs?

[riscy]

THAT song from Titanic by Celine Dion - drives me to tears (and drink) every time I hear the first bar!

[heftylefty]

somewhere over the rainbow- Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
hoppipolla- sigur ros

amazing song/artist

[ErikCLDR]

THAT song from Titanic by Celine Dion - drives me to tears (and drink) every time I hear the first bar!

I have a friend that literally will start to cry, tears coming out of her eyes, when ever she hears "My Heart Will Go On".

[pdxflint]

"What Happens When The Heart Just Stops" - by The Frames

[Melrose]

Hallelujah - Rufus Wainwright.

(You know, the one from Shrek).

This one doesn't make me teary, but it does affect me for a while after I hear it - which is uncommon for music to do.

I would say Never An Absolution from the Titanic soundtrack. THAT is a song I literally cannot listen to but once a year because it's so beautifully, hauntingly depressing. And I didn't even like the movie that much, either..

[Flowero4ka]

For me, such songs are

rihanna_feat_ne-yo-hate_that_i_love_you_(k-klassic_remix)
karen_ramirez-looking_for_love
egohead_deluxe_-_turn_the_lights_off_(radio_edit)
taio_cruz-moving_on_(spencer_and_hill_remix_radio_edit)

These songs I received from someone, who is very important for my heart. I cry when I hear these songs...

Have anybody listened to these songs?

I've found a video for my favorite song I've already named - rihanna_feat_ne-yo-hate_that_i_love_you_(k-klassic_remix)

http://fr.launch.yahoo.com/rihanna/

I advise you - very touchable...

[spoon man]

For me i would'nt say the song makes me want to cry but i can make me feel down/upset and it is Hurt (Nine Inch Nails Coverd by Johnny Cash) i think its the only song that can make me feel like that

[angelodmhl]

Human Nature and Stranger in Moscow by Michael Jackson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWz1Mu6ofik

[Cinnamon]

Guns N' Roses; Don't Cry
It's pretty ironic considering the title, but that song is definitely a tearjerker.

[Luciapalooza]

The song that always makes me cry is "Feeling Yourself Disintegrate" by the Flamaing Lips.

Love in our life is just too valuable
Oh, to feel for even a second without it
But life without death is just impossible
Oh, to realize something is ending within us
Feeling yourself disintegrate
Feeling yourself disintegrate

I feel that it is so poignant on so many levels...love, death, heartache. Plus the music is so beautiful, it would probably make me cry even without the touching lyrics.


Such a tearjerker! :(

[Melrose]

Beethoven: Symphony #5 (1975 recording, Carlos Kleiber, VPO)..

I was able to attend a 7th symphony special last winter - it's a beautiful piece of music, but to hear it live, and pick up the energy from the orchestra is breathtaking.

It's even more amazing to consider that he composed his most beautiful pieces of music after he had gone deaf..

[oktava]

from classical music it is definitely the aria from Tosca "E lucevan le stelle" by Puccini. I think that is by far the saddest song I have ever heard. And the singer that does it best on my opinion and brings the tears is an American singer Christian Anzalone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgLrJI0-vqg

[pulsewidth947]

Sigur Rós - Sæglópur
Lamb - Górecki
Björk - Joga, or All Is Full of Love (the video mix)

Some beautiful sounds there.

[todd2000]

Almost heaven...

West Virginia.....







As a side note, I prefer John Cale's version of Hallelujah from the Shrek Soundtrack (apparently also from the Scrubs Soundtrack) - http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=217079182&id=217079129&s=143441

[BoyBach]

Barbers 'Adagio for Strings' always tugs at my heart-strings.

Nicks Drake's 'Time Has Told Me' also has the same effect.

[Peace]

Sinead O'Connor/Prince Nothing Compares 2 U

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=65060827&id=65061575&s=143441

[Kebabselector]

Time to Say Goodbye by Andrea Bocelli feat. Sarah Brightman.

The instrumental seems to be just as powerful, maybe becauce mentally I can overlay the words.

Anyway, my song that brings said tear to the eye is Fairytale of NewYork. Although classed as a Christmas song it brings together a number different emotions to me.

Superb lyrics, sadness how Kirsty McColl was killed and the downward spiral that Shane McCowan seems to be drinking himself into.

[MacNut]

Last poster sort of beat me to it.

The original version of Hurt always makes me cry. Not a fan of Johnny Cash's cover.I think this is one time where the cover is better then the original.
THAT song from Titanic by Celine Dion - drives me to tears (and drink) every time I hear the first bar!Are the tears from driving a fork into your ear.:p

[tonyshucraft]

lots of songs by johnny cash can easily make me cry... :o

I haven't listened to his version of NIN's Hurt but he sure did it justice. I am sure hearing that probably makes Trent Reznor cry.

Also sevendust's version isn't bad either.

[pkoch1]

beethoven's 5th isn't a song ;)
neither is adagio for strings ;)

my pick is
vaughan williams - The lark ascending...which isnt a song either

[NC MacGuy]

Living Years - Mike and the Mechanics
Cats in the Cradle - Harry Chapin
100 Years - Five for Fighting
Goodnight Saigon - Billy Joel


So I'm a cry baby!!

Oh I forgot:
Just A Friend - Biz Markie,
Laugh so hard I tear up.......

[machanback]

Danny Boy- first time I ever remember being moved by music. My dad sand it to me on his guitar when I was five. I cried.
Unchained Melody-Elvis' version. this is a live version recorded about six weeks before he checked out. Unbelievable. He knew he was going. Nice simple piano work by the king as well.
Mother- John Lennon. Do I really need to say anything? Raw.
Here Today-Paul McCartney. Heartfelt homage to John
Handel's Messiah. No words.

[1Life]

Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol

[sowillo14]

These are all great tunes!

But how about "Rain Song" Led Zeppelin.
That one gets me misty eyed every time. Like drinking soy milk and watching the lifetime network.:p

[sowillo14]

Seriously, think about it. Every song listed in this thread would make a great album. Wouldn't it? A great playlist?;)

[Hello.there]

Hurt - Johnny Cash
One - U2
Run - Snow Patrol
Madam George - Van Morrison

[scotty96LSC]

Still the One - Shania