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Old 04-09-2016, 12:11
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Here's a Foreigner tune that I quite like and ain't cheesy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s71Em_Po2ZY
I'd say it was pretty cheesy.. but I do like that song. It brings back memories of riding in my dad's car late at night on the way home from a baseball game.

Here's another song that reminds me of the same thing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZFUns38D_Q
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Old 04-09-2016, 12:41
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The piano version of Piece By Piece by Kelly Clarkson - especially her performance of it on American Idol earlier this year. The song is about her dad leaving when she was 6 years old, and how her husband is a better man and father than him. It's an emotional song anyway but when she sang it on American Idol you could see she was clearly singing from the heart, and she struggled to get through the song. I think you'd need to have a heart of stone to not get a lump in your throat at her performance. Even Keith Urban had tears running down his cheeks. I know there's a lot of emotional manipulation on these kind of shows, but Keith was very obviously genuinely moved to tears.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuunqfdz388
First thought when I Saw the thread was this. I'm not a big crier when it comes to music but the performance got me.

Another one, on a similar theme, is Bye Bye by Mariah which was at least partly written about her dad.
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Old 06-09-2016, 14:23
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Like an Angel Passing through my Room by Abba. Incredibly moving song and reminds me sadly of my mother passing away last year and the week we spent around her bedside before she left this world.

Sara by Fleetwood Mac always gets for me some reason as well.
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Old 07-09-2016, 21:22
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I was going to mention this one actually but many dismiss it as being very cheesy.
I find it pretty sad and relatable myself
I'm not a great fan of Foreigner but there's nothing cheesy about that song. It's brilliantly crafted, lyrically and melodically. Unfortunately it always seems to be the case that a power ballad that is anthemic, melodic and a big hit is often put down by those jealous of its success. Bryan Adams 'I Do It All For You' is another example. Yet it appealed to millions all over the world.

Having said that one of the most cheesy, dire songs that was successful is Hey Jude by The Beatles.
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Old 10-09-2016, 18:29
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"Excerpt From a Teenage Opera" - Keith West

A bit cheesy, but still a tearjerker

"Miss Sarajevo" - U2/Brian Eno/Pavarotti
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Old 10-09-2016, 22:59
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Miles Davis was capable of some pretty emotive improvisations.
This is one of my favourites from his later years. Just listen to the passage that begins
at 1.50 in. A classic example of his "less is more" style.

Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OddHP8_Em7s
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Old 11-09-2016, 00:22
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'Everyone says hi' by David Bowie really gets to me. It sounds cheerful but it's about losing a loved one.
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Old 11-09-2016, 00:46
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The living years....been covered by many
Drive....Cars
Wind between my Wings.... I like the Bette Midler version
The shadow of your smile ...Perry Como (mums favourite ...played at her funeral)

oh there's loads actually... music is so very emotive
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Old 11-09-2016, 02:51
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Fleetwood Mac - Storms
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Old 11-09-2016, 10:27
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Almost anything written or performed by Stevie Nicks and or Fleetwood Mac,but this one every time:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOy7M9PPhWg.
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Old 11-09-2016, 11:48
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trance music moves me.... it creates a feeling of euphoria and sends tingles down my back..
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Old 11-09-2016, 12:49
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trance music moves me.... it creates a feeling of euphoria and sends tingles down my back..
There's a korean custom called dde chang / ttechang (떼창) that encourages the crowd to sing along at a concert, and it gives me frisson even if the music isn't to my taste.

Some examples:

Paul McCartney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVwuQVertl0

Maroon 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bc93-vE5cA

Nate Ruess: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbyznfi6d-o

Weezer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYY8pFY1AB0

Noel Gallagher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgYG96D2VWY

Although really just getting a huge mass of people doing the same thing gives me chills.

Like, get a thousand people to all play Foo Fighters'?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JozAmXo2bDE
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Old 11-09-2016, 13:24
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Miles Davis was capable of some pretty emotive improvisations.
This is one of my favourites from his later years. Just listen to the passage that begins
at 1.50 in. A classic example of his "less is more" style.

Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OddHP8_Em7s
Yep. It's a well known and very good cover of Cyndi Lauper's excellent song. Lesser known is his cover of Michael Jackson's Human Nature, which is equally good...both tracks from MD's You're Under Arrest album of 1985..
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Old 11-09-2016, 16:35
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Yep. It's a well known and very good cover of Cyndi Lauper's excellent song. Lesser known is his cover of Michael Jackson's Human Nature, which is equally good...both tracks from MD's You're Under Arrest album of 1985..
This is true, I've that album amongst many others, the title refers to an incident outside a New York nightclub where he was appearing, when he was arrested for not moving on when he'd just escorted a women from the club to her car.

My favourite album of his will always be "Somethin' Else," I've an original imported copy I bought in my teens, shortly after it's release. Never tire of playing the CD I bought later of it as the vinyl is now showing its age.

This is my favourite track.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2xx3YTu2ac
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Old 11-09-2016, 20:21
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Echo & the Bunnymen - Zimbo (All My Colours)
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Old 11-09-2016, 22:00
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Old 11-09-2016, 22:47
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Green Day - The Forgotten
Coldplay - Yellow
Puff The Magic Dragon - i know it sounds hilarious but then i heard the alternative happy ending years later and it restored my faith!
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Old 11-09-2016, 23:45
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I'm sure that moves a lot of people.
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Old 11-09-2016, 23:53
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Green Day - The Forgotten
Coldplay - Yellow
Puff The Magic Dragon - i know it sounds hilarious but then i heard the alternative happy ending years later and it restored my faith!
I never knew about a happy ending?!
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Old 12-09-2016, 00:06
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Rainbow connection (kermit the frog)
Reflections (from mulan)
The song from les mis
Welcome to the black parade (good Charlotte)
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Old 12-09-2016, 11:23
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I never knew about a happy ending?!
The daughter of Peter Yarrow who wrote the song (with Lenny Lipton) added a new verse with a happy ending, where Jackie Papers' young daughter comes back and makes friends with Puff.
It was released on a folk CD that she made, and apparently her dad is happy that it's been done as it sends out a message to lonely people not to give up hope 🙂
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Old 12-09-2016, 11:34
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Cats In The Cradle - Harry Chapin
Alone Again..Naturally - Gilbert O Sullivan

Both these are about loss or discord within a family. That always gets me welling up every time. ( I don't know why because I have a very happy family life and never lost anyone )
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Old 12-09-2016, 11:38
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Cats In The Cradle - Harry Chapin
Alone Again..Naturally - Gilbert O Sullivan

Both these are about loss or discord within a family. That always gets me welling up every time. ( I don't know why because I have a very happy family life and never lost anyone )
That GOS song gets me every time i hear it.
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Old 12-09-2016, 12:21
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Hello In There - Various Artists
Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
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Old 26-09-2016, 08:43
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The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody: I start to wobble at that part of the lyrics that go: "My love, my darling, I've hungered for your kiss. Are you still mine?" And then his voice goes up on "I need your love, I need your love. God, speed your love, to me", and that's me in floods of tears.
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