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Originally posted by GlennFink:
Sandy Denny - Who Knows Where The Time Goes

what a voice...

I can't believe I forgot this song the first time around. I think it's a good addition to this list, especially since many people know the artist, but not the song. It's because the songs was on a soundtrack to a movie, but not an LP. It was later released on an Iron and Wine "Such Great Heights EP".

Iron & Wine: The Trapeze Swinger

P.S. You can stream the song here from my music myspace.

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Originally posted by GlennFink:
Sandy Denny - Who Knows Where The Time Goes

you betcha. Damn, she died young, way too young. Thanks for reminding me of her.
What a voice, a pure angelic voice capable of subtle power.

this will sound really lame but "amazing grace"
It is one of the those songs that get played at funerals, especially a few loved ones i have been to, so the damn song brings it on every time.
Many people have mentioned johnny cash "hurt". i think the video is one of those that just leaves you breathless. Has there been a thread on videos that have shaken you, cause that maybe a good one.

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Originally posted by Kyla:
this will sound really lame but "amazing grace"

That's not lame at all, that is one amazing song. Sung the right way or even instrumentally played by the right performer and it hits a nerve with me as well.

The new Crowded House album, especially "Nobody Wants To", "Pour Le Monde", "A Sigh", "Silent House" and "People Are Like Suns".

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this will sound really lame but "amazing grace"

I don't think that's lame - hearing that song always gets me emotional, especially if it's sung well.

Along the same lines as "Amazing Grace," the Christmas carol "O Holy Night" can send shivers down my spine if sung well. That is one beautiful, beautiful song.

Tomorrow is a long time by bob dylan
needle in the hay by elliot smith
julia by the beatles
nothing compares to u by sinaed o connor
shipbuilding by elvis costello
friends by ryan adams
i'll be there when you die by my morning jacket
fake plastic trees by radiohead
moonlight mile by rolling stones

all i got for now...but those songs always floor me...

"Song to the Siren"

Both the Tim Buckley and This Mortal Coil versions get me.

Yesterday, Today, and Tommorow by Black Label Society

Spoke In The Wheel by Black Label Society

Queen Of Sorrow by Black Label Society

CRY is maybe strong, but these caused emotional response:

"Saturday Sun" by Nick Drake
"Pyramid Song" by Radiohead
A Love Supreme by John Coltrane
"Let Down" by Radiohead
"Let Down" cover by Toots and The Maytals (so good) on that Radiodread reggae album of Radiohead songs
"People Get Ready" by The Impressions
"Spirit Ditch" by Sparklehorse
"God is Love" by Marvin Gaye
"Silly Love" by Daniel Johnston
"Sometimes It Snows in April" by Prince
"I Want To Be Ready" by The Kool Blues
"What a Wonderful World" cover by Joey Ramone
"Hyperballad" by Bjork
"Mercedes" by Joseph Arthur
Last four songs on Abbey Road by The Beatles
"Something" by The Beatles
"It's Hard to Confess" by The Gaylads
"Ex-Factor" by Lauryn Hill
"Twilight" by Elliott Smith
"Africa" by D'Angelo
"You Still Believe in Me" by The Beach Boys
"It's All In Your Mind" by Beck
"It's Not Dark Yet" by Bob Dylan
"Many Rivers To Cross" by Jimmy Cliff

And the most recent addition:

"The Ride" by Joan As Police Woman

I listened to this song about 10 times straight and think it is one of the most beautiful songs I've heard in a long time.

I need help. What was the song made somewhere between the 80s and 90s sung by a hair-type band? I think I remember the lead singer having blonde hair, black clothing, and was sing with his group around a car.... I dont remember much of the lyrics only it had heaven and gate in it. If anyone can help me out, I would VERY much appreciate it. Im in dyer need.

Most of Kid A, especially Motion Picture Soundtrack
Neutral Milk Hotel-Two Headed Boy Part 2
Elliot Smith-Twilight

There are many more, these are just the most notable.

When I was 7 years old "Seasons in the Sun" by Terry Jacks made me cry. When I was 9 years old, "At Seventeen" by Janis Ian made me cry every time I heard it and I had to change the radio station. Ditto for "Teddy Bear" by Red Sovine and "Paper Rosie" by Gene Watson. Once when I was in college, during finals week, the Blue Plate Special on the oldies station was teenage car-crash songs. Normally I would just think those songs were stupid, but because of the stress or whatever, I was really affected and cried for the whole lunch hour and about 30 minutes more, but then I felt purged and was able to study better.

In the past 20 years or so, the only songs I can think of that made me cry were "Fast Car" by Tracey Chapman, "Luka" by Suzanne Vega, and "Elizabeth on the Bathroom Floor" by Eels.

Actually, after nearly a decade I still don't think I'm over the Eels song.

"Elizabeth on the Bathroom Floor" is a strange one, and while I certainly wouldn't suggest it to anyone just being introduced to the Eels, it is a good song. But then that whole album is just amazing.

pretty much all of With help from absent friends
from The Lancaster Orchestra

Oh wow, lots of stuff. I agree with a lot of what people have been saying....in particular "Two Headed Boy Part 2" by Neutral Milk Hotel" and "Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)" by Arcade Fire.

Most recently I'd say "Poison Oak" and "Lime Tree" by Bright Eyes. Also the "Time After Time Etc" track by REM that appears on the In The Attic compilation...whoa.

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"Reckoner" by Radiohead

Here are some tracks that still get to me:

"So Long" by Rilo Kiley (Blake Sennett's voice I really like)
"Bittersweet Symphony" by The Verve
"Tunnels" and "Cars and Telephones" by Arcade Fire
"It's Cool, We Can Still Be Friends" by the Bright Eyes
"Song For A Sleeping Girl" by the Devics
"Lonely Lonely" by Feist
"Parting Gift" by Fiona Apple
"You Can Have It All" by Kaiser Chiefs
"The Comeback" by Shout Out Louds (this one is the worst to listen to after a break up)