Most Beautiful Song?

[rowech]

You guys are music junkies and seem to love the music questions. So.....what do you think is the most beautiful song? Classical music counts if you would like. Have a person who you think has the most beautiful voice?

[lordscarlet]

Without thinking about it much, I'm a huge fan of "Your Song" by Elton John.

[Vince]

Pachelbel's Canon in D.

[Kodos]

"Mothers, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys". :)

[samifan24]

Pachelbel's Canon in D.

Also my favorite.

[rowech]

My personal choice is "Amazing Grace"

[Calis]

"The Trapeze Swinger" by Iron & Wine is one that always hits me.

[sabotai]

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

[MJ4H]

Pretty partial to Howard Hanson's Symphony No. 2 "Romantic" Second Movement. I'll probably think of a thousand things I should've posted later. When I do, I will.

[Greyroofoo]

Comfortably Numb

[MJ4H]

I think last time this thread happened I posted Nella Fantasia performed by Chloe Agnew (which is an arrangement with added lyrics of the main theme from the movie "The Mission" composed by Ennio Morriconne.)

[Schmidty]

I can't choose, but "Fawn" by Tom Waits is up there for me. I played it for my grandpa iin his memory for the funeral (even though I couldn't afford to be there :( ).

[Schmidty]

Dola.

I think "The Wind" by Cat Stevens is also in my top three.

[cthomer5000]

I never liked it before i knew the back story...but at this point i think i'd say "Hey Jude" by the Beatles.

[Scarecrow]

Beatles Songs
In My Life
Something
Here, There, and Everywhere
Let It Be

Classical
Beethoven's Ode to Joy
Bach's Air on the G String
Pachelbel's canon in D Major
Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

Ok, so I did some Beatles songs so Lathum's head would explode (although the songs are both lyrically and musically beautiful), and popped in probably the 4 most popular classical pieces.

[Draft Dodger]

ZZ Top "Asleep in the Desert"
Jimi Hendrix "The Wind Cries Mary"
SRV "Riviera Paradise"

[Flasch186]

Amazing Grace is pretty damn good considering why it was written.

[Lorena]

If you're talking about songs that touch your heart, then:

Angel Baby - Rosie & The Originals
Try Me - James Brown
Lo Much Que Te Quiero - Rene y Rene
Suavecito- Malo
Before the Next Tear Drop Falls - Freddy Fender
Volver, volver - Vicente Fernandez (anything by him, really)
Mexico Lindo Y Querido - Jorge Negrete

I don't think anyone here will know the last 2 songs, but they remind me of where I come from.

[Passacaglia]

The Most Beautiful song is by Frente.

[Bad-example]

In My Life - Beattles

[CU Tiger]

"Mothers, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys". :)

Wouldnt that be Mamas?

[Bad-example]

No, I am pretty sure it is "Cowboys".

[Sun Tzu]

"Over The Rainbow/Wonderful World" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

This song will be playing at my wedding.

Also...

"Pathetique Sonata" by Beethoven
"You are the love of my life" by Sammy Kershaw
"Cavatina" by John Williams
"Dexters Tune" by Randy Newman
"Ballade no. 1 in G Minor" Frederic Chopin

[oliegirl]

"Over The Rainbow/Wonderful World" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

I second this, it was what immediately popped in my head when I read the title of the thread.

I also love "Baby Mine", the song from Dumbo. The entire song is beautiful, the words, the music, it's perfect. Allison Krause did a version of it a few years ago, and it's amazing. As soon as I hear the song start, I grab a Kleenex because I know I'm going to cry.

[MacroGuru]

Old Man River was a song I heard when I was 13 in Memphis, Tennessee down my the Mississippi River at a 4th of July Concert at Mud Island, the man that sung it sounded better than Paul Robeson, but Paul Robeson sings it amazing.

[Toddzilla]

Something - The Beatles

Frank Sinatra called it the greatest love song ever written.

[rowech]

"Over The Rainbow/Wonderful World" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole



The end of that song ruins it.

[Lorena]

Imagine - John Lennon

[BYU 14]

God I hate myself for this......

Eternal Flame - Bangles

Also like:

Only Seven Days - Queen

[Karlifornia]

Unchained Melody-Righteous Brothers

[Pyser]

god only knows - beach boys

[QuikSand]

Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah deserves to be in the conversation. It's been redone a lot of different ways, but even with a weak or offbeat rendition, it's really tough to take the heart out of the song -- which I consider a testament to it.

[Mantle2600]

Hallelujah and Ave Maria

[korme]

The song Andy Dufresne plays at Shawshank, and gets him a week in the hole.

[korme]

Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah deserves to be in the conversation. It's been redone a lot of different ways, but even with a weak or offbeat rendition, it's really tough to take the heart out of the song -- which I consider a testament to it.

I'm partial to Jeff Buckley's

[Karlifornia]

god only knows - beach boys

Good pick.

[Groundhog]

God Only Knows is a nice pick.

I've also always liked Joaquin Rodrigo's 'Concierto de Aranjuez'.

[MrBug708]

What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong

[Honolulu Blue]

I wish I knew more classical works so I could answer this more intelligently.

Some songs I find beautiful off the top of my head:

"Wrapped Around Your Finger" - The Police. Beautiful melody, not so beautiful lyrics.
"Tea In The Sahara" - The Police. Same as above.
"Fortress Around Your Heart" - Sting. Slightly more positive lyrics than the above pair.
"The Secret Marriage" - Sting. Not a popular wedding choice, unfortunately.
"Fields of Gold" - Sting
"Till The End of Time" - Mariah Carey
"Almost Hear You Sigh" - Rolling Stones

Sorry I can't pick just one.

[larrymcg421]

Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Fire and Rain - James Taylor

[cougarfreak]

The whole CD I rock my daughter to sleep every night too. Over the Rainbow is song number 1.

[Butter]

I'm partial to Jeff Buckley's

Yes.

[KWhit]

Pachelbel's Canon in D.

Yes.

[KWhit]

Runner up to Canon in D for me would be Nessun Dorma.

[Kodos]

The Night Santa Went Crazy, by Al Yankovic.

[MJ4H]

Nessun Dorma.

this.

any Puccini= /thread.

[MrBug708]

If you're talking about songs that touch your heart, then:

Angel Baby - Rosie & The Originals
Try Me - James Brown
Lo Much Que Te Quiero - Rene y Rene
Suavecito- Malo
Before the Next Tear Drop Falls - Freddy Fender
Volver, volver - Vicente Fernandez (anything by him, really)
Mexico Lindo Y Querido - Jorge Negrete

I don't think anyone here will know the last 2 songs, but they remind me of where I come from.

What about Te Quiero by DJ Flex? :)

[Edward64]

My vote goes to:

Sex and Candy - Marcy's Playground

[timmyw3]

"The Makings Of You" - Curtis Mayfield

[Antmeister]

Aaliyah - At Your Best (You Are Love)

[Lorena]

Luther Vandross - Here and Now http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A31u-dIMT-4

[Maple Leafs]

Missed this thread the first time around, but those who were mentioning "Hallelujah" may be interested in this article on the various versions, especially Choen, Buckley and Cale.

http://www.clapclap.org/2007/04/hallelujah.html

Interesting quote: "If Buckley was covering Cale, there's little doubt that almost all of these people were covering Buckley. And no one was really covering Cohen anymore."

[GoSeahawks]

goodbye my lover- James Blunt

[Vince]

Forgot this one -

Seven Bridges Road, as performed by the Eagles

[DrAFTjunkie]

I've got a lot.

Off the top of my head...

Dilate- Ani Difranco
Turkish March- Mozart
Lonelieness is Worse- Veruca Salt
Mayonaisse- Smashing Pumpkins
Daylight- Failure
Uninvited- Alanis
Purple Rain- Prince
I Miss You- Incubus
Never Tear Us Apart- INXS
Run- Snow Patrol
Sing- Dresden Dolls
Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want- The Smiths
Head Over Heels- Tears for Fears
Wiser Time- The Black Crowes
Falling Slowly- Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
Pretty Sister- Velocity Girl
It Won't Rain all the Time- Jane Seiberry
Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns- Mother Love Bone
Do You Love Me Now?- The Breeders
Such Great Heights- The Postal Service
In the Waiting Line- Zero 7
Caribou- The Pixies
One Sweet Day- Mariah/Boyz 2 Men (shut up)
Benjamin- Veruca Salt
Crimson and Clover- The Hollies?
Going to California- Led Zepplin
Dream a Little Dream of Me- The Mamas and the Papas
Dry Your Eyes Mate- The Streets
Ooh Child- The Spinners?
Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time- The Delfonics
Harvest- Neil Young
Dollar Bill- Screaming Trees
Baker Street- Gerry Rafferty
Sometimes- Sunny Day Real Estate
The Last to Know- Faith No More
It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday- Boyz 2 Men (again, wow)
Invalid Litter Department- At the Drive-In
Shadowboxer- Fiona Apple
The Beautiful Ones- Prince
Beautiful- Christina Aguiliera
Nothing Compares 2 U- Sinead O'Connor
All Through the Night- Cyndi Lauper
Bellbottom Blues- Derek and the Dominos
Watching, Waiting- Extreme
Earthcrosser- Veruca Salt
Where Did You Sleep Last Night?- Nirvana
In Your Eyes- Peter Gabriel
Release- Pearl Jam
The Rainbow Connection- Kermit the Frog
Eternal Flame- The Bangles
Goodnight Saigon- Billy Joel
Late at Night- Buffalo Tom
Long Cold Winter- Cinderella
Anniversary of an Uninteresting Event- Deftones
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road- Elton John
Marigold- Nirvana
Breath- Pearl Jam
The Morning Papers- Prince
Angel- Sarah McLachlan

And of course, "The Buck" by 2 Live Crew (lmfao)

[Warhammer]

I've always been partial to:

Beautiful Tonight - Clapton
Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison

Ode to Joy - Beethoven
Turkish March - Mozart

[ColtCrazy]

And I love her by the Beatles


also really like Ecstasy of Gold, a score on The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

[Glengoyne]

Dola.

I think "The Wind" by Cat Stevens is also in my top three.

Ahh A Cat fan.

"Into White" is among my favorites.

[Glengoyne]

Also Halleleujah...John Cale.

[MJ4H]

I posted earlier in this thread and mentioned I might come back with a longer list. Well, I made a pretty big list but thought I would trim it down and use some slightly to very well known pieces and include 30 seconds or so of each piece so people can actually hear it and not just say "uh, oh yeah, that one."

Note that this is music I personally find beautiful and that is fairly accesible to most people. It is in no particular order nor is it what I necessarily think are the top x most beautiful songs in history or something. Just a little sampling. I have included 30 seconds or so of a sample of each piece.

Nella Fantasia, performed by Chloe Agnew (http://pwatts14.googlepages.com/NellaFantasiaSample.mp3). My understanding of the history of this composition is that it began as the main theme from the movie "The Mission" which was composed by Ennio Morricconne (hate trying to spell that). Sarah Brightman asked Ennio if she could turn it into an aria type song and he refused, but she continually badgered him until he allowed it. Who actually did the arrangement and lyrics heard here, I'm not sure, but I know there is a Brightman version out there somewhere. I like this one better.

Adagio for Strings, composed by Samuel Barber (http://pwatts14.googlepages.com/AdagioforStringsSample.mp3). This piece is well-known in pop culture because it was used to great effect in the movie Platoon (I think that's right). It is extremely emotional and heart-achingly beautiful throughout.

Ice Dance, from Edward Scissorhands, composed by Danny Elfman (http://pwatts14.googlepages.com/IceDanceSample.mp3). This score by Elfman is, to me, stunning. Easily his best work to date. Most of the score taken on its own is moving, but this particular scene combined with a very visually beautiful scene in the movie takes my breath away. Elfman is at his best when he isn't trying to mimic others (he is pretty famous for "tributing Bernard Hermann frequently) and this score is beautiful in its simplicity (a simple melody on top of a very simple chord progression).

Ase's Death from Peer Gynt, composed by Edward Grieg (http://pwatts14.googlepages.com/AsesDeathSample.mp3). Composed or sting section only, this elegy is so powerful, I've repeatedly seen it stun rooms of people to silence. One of the more moving experiences of my life was introducing a room full of college students to this piece and hearing the minutes of silence at its conclusion. No one wanted to disturb it. It was amazing.

[Maple Leafs]

Not sure about "beautiful" but NIN has a song on their latest album called Lights in the Sky. It's very plain -- just vocals and piano, done in one take, no production values to speak of -- and it's had a pretty deep affect on a lot of folks who've watched a loved on struggle with an illness or addiction:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV5OuT6jYuY

[MikeVic]

I like that "Mad World" song from Donnie Darko, and I believe it was also used in an X-Box commercial.

[Subby]

SRV "Riviera Paradise"
Outstanding choice.

I like you.

[Subby]

Not sure about "beautiful" but NIN has a song on their latest album called Lights in the Sky. It's very plain -- just vocals and piano, done in one take, no production values to speak of -- and it's had a pretty deep affect on a lot of folks who've watched a loved on struggle with an illness or addiction:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV5OuT6jYuY
Man was that good.

Thanks.

[clemsonfan]

Another vote for
"Hallelujah"- Jeff Buckley

That song gives me chills when I hear it.

[st.cronin]

I like that "Mad World" song from Donnie Darko, and I believe it was also used in an X-Box commercial.

Depeche Commode, I believe.

[clemsonfan]

I'm also rather partial to these two:

"Ghost"- Indigo Girls
"Be Mine" - REM

[MJ4H]

I also like "I'll Stand by You" by the Pretenders and "Groovy Kind of Love" by Phil Collins.

[st.cronin]

Angel, by Massive Attack

[judicial clerk]

Lots of good picks. Most of my top choice are classical types that i don't know the name of.

A couple of honorabe mentions:

At last by Etta James?
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Desperado by the Eagles
You got what I need by Biz markee (just seeing if you are paying attention)

[Kevin]

My personal choice is "Amazing Grace"

My vote too, but I prefer the instrumental version on the bagpipes

Second choice would be a live performance I saw this past weekend at the Stan Rogers Festival. The group Aislin House performed "Northwest Passage" that had a good portion of the audience in tears.

[cthomer5000]

bump:

I'm absolutely obsessed with Crosby, Stills & Nash's "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" today.

No idea why really. I just woke up with the "chestnut brown canary, ruby-throated sparrow" portion in my head, and have just proceeeded to listen to the song a minimum of 10 times today amongst other things.

It's a pretty incredible work.

[path12]

"Madame George" by Van Morrison just came up on my shuffle and I thought of this thread. Just a beautiful song.

Actually, most any song from Astral Weeks might qualify.

[Edward64]

No specific thread seemed appropriate for the Sinead news below but thought I would attempt bringing this back to life.

If there is anyone on this board living in NJ able to help her, I would be willing to chip in on some expenses.

Sinéad O’Connor is living in a New Jersey motel | Page Six (http://pagesix.com/2017/08/07/sinead-oconnor-says-shes-suicidal-and-living-in-a-motel/?_ga=2.103855424.1395274887.1502142731-289179388.1493575353)
Troubled singer Sinéad O’Connor has posted an online video saying she’s suicidal — and living in a motel “in the arse end of New Jersey.”

“I’m all by myself. And there’s absolutely nobody in my life except my doctor, my psychiatrist, the sweetest man on earth, who says I’m his hero, and that’s about the only thing keeping me alive at the moment … and that’s kind of pathetic,” the “Nothing Compares 2 U’’ singer says, weeping.

“I am now living in a Travelodge motel in the arse end of New Jersey” — Hackensack, she said.

“I want everyone to know what it’s like, that’s why I’m making this video.

“Mental illness, it’s like drugs, it doesn’t give a s–te who you are, and equally what’s worse, it’s the stigma, it doesn’t give a s–t who you are.

“And suddenly all the people that are supposed to be loving you and taking care of you are treating you like s–t.’’

[Edward64]

My vote goes to:

Sex and Candy - Marcy's Playground

I would add Hallejuah by Leonard Cohen.

[QuikSand]

Moved back to main section, out of archive.

[Groundhog]

bump:

I'm absolutely obsessed with Crosby, Stills & Nash's "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" today.

No idea why really. I just woke up with the "chestnut brown canary, ruby-throated sparrow" portion in my head, and have just proceeeded to listen to the song a minimum of 10 times today amongst other things.

It's a pretty incredible work.

I just happened to listen to CSN's 'Guinnevere' on one of my Spotify playlists today for the first time in years. For my money that's one of the most beautiful songs ever written, maybe #1.

[Critch]

Perfect Day - Lou Reed

[BYU 14]

Perfect day is good, this one by Alter Bridge belongs on this list.

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[cuervo72]

Canon and Unchained Melody did come to mind for me, though I don't personally rank them that high among my favorites.

Perhaps different choices, but songs I could get lost in:

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - Cannonball Adderly
River Deep -- Mountain High - Ike & Tina Turner

I get hit pretty hard by that Wall of Sound in the second one. Beauty isn't always ethereal.

[korme]

Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis is one I have yet to see mentioned

[Vince, Pt. II]

All Of Me by Jon Schmidt has crept up my list the last few years.

All of Me (Jon Schmidt original tune) - The Piano Guys - YouTube (https://youtu.be/9fAZIQ-vpdw)

[ColtCrazy]

And I Love Her - Beatles

[Umbrella]

Hallelujah is great. Every version I've heard is terrific.

How Great Thou Art gets me every time. Home Free has a version where the video does the song justice.

If Christmas songs count, O Holy Night is a beautiful song. Celtic Woman's version is breathtaking.

Midnight Radio from Hedwick is a beautiful song for me as well, but I could see this being a matter of personal taste.

[mckerney]

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[Groundhog]

And I Love Her - Beatles

That's up there for me too. There's some Argentinian guys on YouTube that cover Beatles songs acoustically and they do a great version of this song.

[larrymcg421]

Almost anything by Sam Cooke

[korme]

That's up there for me too. There's some Argentinian guys on YouTube that cover Beatles songs acoustically and they do a great version of this song.

links are welcome

[Groundhog]

links are welcome

My mistake, it was actually a cover of 'Girl' that I was thinking of, which is also a nice song, I can't embed the link here with our internet security policy, but this is the one: Girl - The Beatles (cover) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7otBalx2pXk)

[bob]

I'd say Nightswimming by REM

[booradley]

Gonna go with Kermit the Frog here, with 'The Rainbow Connection'. I will now gently place the mic upon the stage ...

[albionmoonlight]

Almost anything by Sam Cooke

I was geeking out about Sam Cooke to my bro-in-law the other day, and he turned me on to Leon Bridges.

If you love Cooke, you need to check out Bridges.

[PadresFan104]

Drive - Cars

[CrimsonFox]

Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven

[CrimsonFox]

Close the window Call the Light - Rita Coolidge
I Love YOU - Climax Blues Band
Midnight Blue - Melissa Manchester
Chicago - If you Leave Me Now
If you Leave Me Now - Chicago
Harden My Heart - Quarterflash
Elton John - Gray Seal
I Can't Let Go / Hurt So Bad- Linda Ronstadt

[BYU 14]

Not a mainstream artist, but ran across her a couple of weeks ago. This is hauntingly beautiful.

In Dreams - YouTube (https://youtu.be/h7hTv-btGdU)

[thesloppy]

I've always thought the vocals & arrangement on this one were haunting & unique, tho I dunno if it quite makes the standard of 'most beautiful':

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[Comey]

This one is hard, but if I had to choose a Mt. Rushmore (of course, based on my own preferences):

#40, Dave Matthews Band (6.21.08 at SPAC). This song is a love song from Dave to his wife; it debuted in 1995, was played a few times, and shelved until 1999. It has no set lyrics; it grows as he does, and as their relationship does. This was the first (and only) full-band version this century; it will get me every time.

Dave Matthews Band "#40" 6/21/08 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0HTFuFzjpo)

No Hard Feelings, The Avett Brothers. It's so simple and hit me at a time when these thoughts began to creep into my head. The first time I ever heard it was during their movie; this is the actual production of the song. Afterwards, they had to leave the studio from all of the emotion of the song itself. I am happy to say I have seen this live, and it affected me as I thought it may.

No Hard Feelings (From The Motion Picture “May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brother... - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaU2HvRhCPw)

Thank you (Led Zeppelin), Chris Cornell. It's another song that is simplistic and gorgeous and done so well by Cornell.

thank you by chris cornell ( with lyrics ) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21BwByeAPck)

Life in Rain (Remy Zero), Howie Day. There is a specific version that I have that I cannot find. The original is a fantastic and beautiful song, but there is something Howie does with his pedal work to create the song before playing it that is mesmerizing.

This is not the version I want to share, but it is quite good.

Howie Day Live at Zigs Bar on 2001-05-27 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive (https://archive.org/details/hday2001-05-27.shn/hday2001-05-27d2t04.shn)

Other songs in consideration:

Transantlanticism, Death Cab for Cutie
Colour Me In, Damien Rice
Long Long Way, Damien Rice
Details in the Fabric, Jason Mraz
Conrad, Ben Howard
Bud, Fenne Lily
The Ballad of Love and Hate, Avett Brothers
Rootless Tree, Damien Rice
Halloween, Dave Matthews Band (Rootless Tree and this are the angriest, most honest lyrics I've heard in a love song)
This is Happening, Sean Hayes

I wanted to provide some choices that are off the grid. Hopefully, someone finds some new songs here. Or identifies with one of my choices. That would be cool, too.

[CrimsonFox]

Ahh A Cat fan.

"Into White" is among my favorites.

Year of the Cat - Al Stewart

[frnk55]

My sweet Lord by George Harrison.

[Edward64]

No specific thread seemed appropriate for the Sinead news below but thought I would attempt bringing this back to life.

If there is anyone on this board living in NJ able to help her, I would be willing to chip in on some expenses.

Sinéad O’Connor is living in a New Jersey motel | Page Six (http://pagesix.com/2017/08/07/sinead-oconnor-says-shes-suicidal-and-living-in-a-motel/?_ga=2.103855424.1395274887.1502142731-289179388.1493575353)

FWIW this is what she is up to now. I don't agree with her 1992 tearing the pic of the pope but definitely wish her well. Somehow I hope she finds peace.

Sinéad O'Connor plans to be a healthcare assistant in wake of COVID-19 (https://www.nme.com/news/music/sinead-oconnor-plans-to-become-a-healthcare-assistant-the-covid-thing-gave-me-more-impetus-2679311)
Sinéad O’Connor has revealed that she is planning to study to become a healthcare worker.

Appearing on Irish TV show The Late Late Show on Friday (May 29), O’Connor said she’s been accepted onto a new college programme.

Speaking to host Ryan Tubridy, O’Connor was asked about her previous comments about wanting to work in hospice care.

“We spoke before about hospice [care] and what you wanted to do with people – kind of befriend them and guide them,” Tubridy said. “Are you thinking of taking that a step further?”

O’Connor replied: “I’ve been accepted onto the course to start in Bray Institute of Further Education in September. So it’s the FETAC Level 5 healthcare support course.”

[CrimsonFox]

Henry Mancini - Love Story
Henry Mancini - Nadia's Theme
Henry Mancini - Baby Elephant Walk
Henry Mancini - Theme from Pink Panther
Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer

[Edward64]

Henry Mancini - Love Story
Henry Mancini - Nadia's Theme
Henry Mancini - Baby Elephant Walk
Henry Mancini - Theme from Pink Panther
Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer

Had to look up Nadia's theme, it was familiar but didn't remember it. Yeah, it's worthy.

[Antmeister]

Didn't realize Henry Mancini did Nadia's Theme but I have heard that song from some soap opera to when it was sampled in a Mary J. Blige song "No More Drama". Either way I agree that is a solid song to add.


I know this is personal with each person, but here are a few from me:
Aaliyah - At Your Best (Yes I know this is a remake, but it is a hauntingly beautiful song when she sings this).
Simply Red - Holding Back The Years (been getting a lot of play recently - must be an age thing)
Night Shift - Commodores (my favorite song from them even when they no longer had Lionel Richie).

[weegeebored]

I Cheat the Hangman - Doobie Brothers
Especially Me - Low
Send Her My Love - Journey
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Nothing's Changed - Chris Isaak
Graffiti On The Train - Stereophonics

I know nothing about opera except that it's not my favorite genre. But these two songs really got to me. The singers had such beautiful voices I had to put these on my list.

Duettino Sull'aria Le nozze di Figaro from Shawshank Redemption
Lucia Di Lammermoor from Fifth Element

[Carman Bulldog]

Several songs that I like have been mentioned thus far, but I'll add these to the mix...

Santo & Johnny - Sleepwalk
Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven
Rolling Stones - Wild Horses, Angie
Neil Young - Heart of Gold
Simon and Garfunkel - America
David Bowie - Starman
Van Morrison - Into the Mystic
Joni Mitchell - River
Gerry Rafferty - Right Down the Line
Dire Straits - Romeo and Juliet
Johnny Cash - Hurt
Foo Fighters - Everlong (acoustic version)
Pearl Jam - Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town
Blind Melon - Soul One
Mazzy Star - Fade Into You

And a bit more exclusive Canadian content (beyond Neil and Joni)...

The Watchmen - All Uncovered (https://youtu.be/Pr_UlE4zYF4)
Blue Rodeo - 5 Days in May (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuUnApNzIz0)

[stevew]

Anyone seen Rowech around? Liked that guy but he hasn’t been here in years

[Edward64]

Didn't realize Henry Mancini did Nadia's Theme but I have heard that song from some soap opera to when it was sampled in a Mary J. Blige song "No More Drama". Either way I agree that is a solid song to add.

I know this is personal with each person, but here are a few from me:
Aaliyah - At Your Best (Yes I know this is a remake, but it is a hauntingly beautiful song when she sings this).
Simply Red - Holding Back The Years (been getting a lot of play recently - must be an age thing)
Night Shift - Commodores (my favorite song from them even when they no longer had Lionel Richie).

Apparently Mancini wasn't the original. Still fantastic but I'd call it "haunting".

Nadia's Theme - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nadia%27s_Theme)
"Nadia's Theme" is a piece of music composed by Barry De Vorzon and Perry Botkin Jr. in 1971. It became associated with Olympic gymnast Nadia Comăneci during and after the 1976 Summer Olympics. The composition has been used as the theme music to the American television soap opera The Young and the Restless intermittently since the series debuted in 1973. This piece is also used regularly by Steve Wright presenter on BBC Radio 2 Sunday Love songs as a backing bed.

De Vorzon and Botkin Jr. composed this piece of music, originally titled "Cotton's Dream", as incidental music for the 1971 theatrical film Bless the Beasts and Children.

Never watched soaps but here's the Y&R version. Lot's of beautiful people.

The Young & the Restless - Nadia's Theme - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6wseClhRIE&t=2s)


Here's the original DeVorzon version (I think). I prefer the Mancini/Y&R version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAFQC9ngxgw

[larrymcg421]

I was geeking out about Sam Cooke to my bro-in-law the other day, and he turned me on to Leon Bridges.

If you love Cooke, you need to check out Bridges.

Holy shit! Thank you so much for this recommendation! Leon Bridges is amazing!

[tarcone]

This is the 1st list I went through in a long time.

This is a great one that is underrated but fantastic. Probably THE best rock ballad and very beautiful

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[QuikSand]

Mazzy Star - Fade Into You

Just heard this out of the blue and endorse its inclusion in this conversation.

[Lathum]

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[akoleander]

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit - "If We Were Vampires"

[Izulde]

"My Immortal" - Both the Evanescence original and the cover by One Voice Children's Choir. Side note: Hearing Amy Lee sing and play it live on stage is the most spine-chilling musical moment I've ever experienced

"Maggot Brain" - Funkadelic. Even sober, it's a transcendent piece that takes you out of your current state and somewhere else. On your favorite mind alterant, your mind romps like the mind of God as Gatsby's did pre-Daisy kiss

[Lathum]

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit - "If We Were Vampires"

Just went to a wedding where this was the song the bridal party walked in to. It was beautiful.

[MJ4H]

There's a girl on TikTok named Miranda Elloway. Her cover of "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell is stunningly beautiful. Look it up if you have time.

[MJ4H]

Dola

Found it and here's the link.
https://www.tiktok.com/@mirandaelloway/video/7228732771638807850?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7175202698026223146

[thesloppy]

I feel like in most cases my tastes are pretty rigid...but what strikes me as 'most beautiful' can probably shift a lot from day to day & how/what I'm feeling (to the point that I've already posted something else in this thread). Some days I might choose this:

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[B & B]

Grateful Dead - Wharf Rat 7-7-89 - YouTube (https://youtu.be/afedvK_JlrU)

Just sublime