Songs That Make You Cry

[FranzKafka]

I'm not a big crier, but some songs just bring it out of me.

1. Save the Last Dance by the Drifters
2. Sweet Child Of Mine by Guns N Roses
3. Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
4. Sally's Pigeons by Cyndi Lauper


and I just now realize how many songs there actually are that cause these tears of mine to flow. I'm much too embarassed to continue, but I hope everyone else wil share. Maybe even explain what it is about the song that makes you cry. I'll share more later.

[BBFAN32]

Josh Groban makes me cry when he sings. His song choices are usually meaningful and spiritual. He touches my soul when he sings.

[Lane]

The very first song that came to my mind was a song by an 80's group called Talk Talk...and the song's called "It's My Life"....when the song first came out in 1984, and I heard it over the radio, my cat had just died of leukemia...and this was the very first time I had dealt with death...I was 8 years old at the time...and even now till this day, that song really brings that whole experience back to me. It was very painful.

[FranzKafka]

No Doubt did a good, but not as good cover of that song Lane.

[Tickles]

It's an old one, but Imagine, by John Lennon, gets the tears flowing every time.

It was always a powerful song, as are many of Lennon's, but when it showed up at the end of the movie The Killing Fields and was set against the horror of war, it's made it all the more powerful for me. Add to that, it's John Lennon, and makes me think about his death, too.

[Debookwrm]

I Can Only Imagine...bawl like a baby everytime on the last chorus.

....sigh....

Deb

[Shauna]

Mine would have to be:

Because of You - by Kelly Clarkson
Streets of Heaven - by Sherrie Austin
Low - by Kelly Clarkson

There are so many more but these are the closest to me at the moment because they all have a very powerful meaning in my life.

[angelbabe]

endless love by diana ross

[teebrd05]

I Will Remember You!!!!!!!!!! by Sarah McLachlan
I cry everytime I hear that song. I think of my mom she past away in 2000 from cancer.:(

[lostinks]

Led Zeppelin- Stairway to Heaven

I listen mostly to country, so just about everything...:P

[karina]

more than words - extreme
imagine - john lennon
the moldau - smetana (classical piece)
break your heart - barenaked ladies
heaven - bryan adams

[karina]

oh.

the other heaven by eric clapton. :)

[alanagab]

i used to listen to country. not now but when i did garth brooks' "if tomorrow never comes" and collin raye's "if you get there before i do" made me cry every time. oh and also "everybody hurts" by REM

[GO1984]

Sondheim's-Send In the Clowns :( Rendition by Frank Sinatra

[karina]

Originally posted by GO1984
Sondheim's-Send In the Clowns :( Rendition by Frank Sinatra


aaah i love frankie :)

[janall]

Hummm lemme see

Wish You Were Here....Mark Willis (if you want to cry your eyes out,this is the song)

Butterfly kisses......Bob Carlisle (Cant play that one around hubby and the baby)

Im Not Supposed to Love You Anymore.....Brian White
Rebecca Lynn.....Brian White (sweet song)

Looks Like We MAde It...Shania Twain (mine & hubby wedding song)

Now the thing is..I HATE! country music lol...the songs are all sad :(

[Pam2]

"Unchained Melody"from the movie "Ghost"

[Debookwrm]

Tim McGraw's Live Like You Were Dying.

Deb

[6intheFix]

You and Me Against the World - Helen Reddy
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - The Platters
Over the Rainbow - The fabulous Judy Garland

[blueeyesdebbie22]

bump

[pearljam10]

Long Road by Pearl Jam and acoustic version of Everlong by the Foo Figthers.

[pearljam10]

BUMP!

[Lane]

Originally posted by FranzKafka
No Doubt did a good, but not as good cover of that song Lane.

Yeah I've heard their cover...it's awful! But then again, I've never been a fan of No Dobut anyway! ;)

[stack581]

Song for mama by Boys to Men, Unchained Melody, and If I saw you in heaven by (I think) Eric Clapton. Also The Dance by Grath Brooks.

[blueeyesdebbie22]

bump

[anii]

"Revelation Big Sur" by Red House Painters.

Just thinking about it makes me :(

[Debookwrm]

Don't know the title...Rascal Flatts

"God blessed the broken road that lead me straight to you."

It gives me such hope. I cry but it's not bad.

I'm a sap.

Deb

[leafsweetie]

Originally posted by BBFAN32
Josh Groban makes me cry when he sings. His song choices are usually meaningful and spiritual. He touches my soul when he sings.

I agree with Josh Groban. His voice touches my soul. Its unbelievable how music can speak to you even though you may not understand the lanaguage.

[leafsweetie]

Although I can't think of any songs that make me cry... I know "Could Not Ask For More" by Edwin McCain can get me close to it. Its what I would choose as my wedding song!

[Debookwrm]

Originally posted by leafsweetie
Although I can't think of any songs that make me cry... I know "Could Not Ask For More" by Edwin McCain can get me close to it. Its what I would choose as my wedding song!

Oh my Gosh...I can't believe I forgot that. Is that beautiful or what!

Deb

[bambiangel]

Tim McGraw's Live Like You Were Dying.
.daddys hands /the judds right after my father died it was on the radio on my home from the hospital. havent been able to handle it since..

[-diana-]

Tear-jerker songs? Have to think abou this... Well, I like...

Bon Jovi- "Always"

Keath Urban- "You'll think of Me"

Michael Buble- "Home"

Gerard Butler from the movie Phantom of The Opera- "That's All I Ask of You" (the entire song was sung by Christine and Raaul, but I loved when the Phantom sings the chorus towards the end, it just breaks my heart :( . I cried so much when I heard him sing it )


I know there's more but it's not coming to mind..

[bigbrofan20657]

Eric claptons, Tears in heaven (I think thats the name)

Garth brooks: The dance, and if tomorrow never comes


(Edwin mccain is great. I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert twice when he came down here. The great thing about it was that it was in a small theatre, so it was a more "intimate setting". I got to meet him afterwards, and he is hilarious.)

[percarde]

Originally posted by lostinks
I listen mostly to country, so just about everything...:P

That's funny country songs make me want to cry too! Probably, for different reasons though. ;)

I'm waiting for a country singer to record "I bought her lobster and she gave me crabs!" I can't remember the comedian that originally suggested this title; but it sounds country to me. :P

[Queeny]

Originally posted by Lane
The very first song that came to my mind was a song by an 80's group called Talk Talk...and the song's called "It's My Life"....when the song first came out in 1984, and I heard it over the radio, my cat had just died of leukemia...and this was the very first time I had dealt with death...I was 8 years old at the time...and even now till this day, that song really brings that whole experience back to me. It was very painful.

AWW that is so sad....

[bambiangel]

Originally posted by percarde
Originally posted by lostinks
I listen mostly to country, so just about everything...:P

That's funny country songs make me want to cry too! Probably, for different reasons though. ;)

I'm waiting for a country singer to record "I bought her lobster and she gave me crabs!" I can't remember the comedian that originally suggested this title; but it sounds country to me. :P




It should hit the top ten list quickly Percade:P

[lavonne]

"I could fall in love"

by Selena

Makes me sad how her life ended so suddenly and violently.

[stack581]

I love that song to lavonne.

[-diana-]

Originally posted by stack581
I love that song to lavonne.

Me too. And I love 'Dreaming of You'.

[lavonne]

Originally posted by -diana-
Originally posted by stack581
I love that song to lavonne.

Me too. And I love 'Dreaming of You'.

OOOOoooo...that is a good one.

[DelilahJones]

Hmm, nothing these days.

When I was in my mid-twenties I would cry like crazy when I heard Louie Armstrong's "Wonderful World".

After I left my ex-husband (I was 24) I got back together with someone I had dated in high school. We moved up here to san jose and shared a house with three other guys we went to high school with that had relocated up here for work. We used to drink and party a lot. They used to torture me by putting on that song to see how quickly I would start crying. Ugh, lol. It doesn't make me cry now. =P

[DelilahJones]

Originally posted by 6intheFix
You and Me Against the World - Helen Reddy
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - The Platters
Over the Rainbow - The fabulous Judy Garland

Over the Rainbow is one for me too, but the version sung by the Hawaiian guy who recently passed away. His first name is Israel, I can't recall his last name.

[DelilahJones]

Originally posted by Lane
Originally posted by FranzKafka
No Doubt did a good, but not as good cover of that song Lane.

Yeah I've heard their cover...it's awful! But then again, I've never been a fan of No Dobut anyway! ;)

I have to admit, I thought they totally butchered the song myself.

[DelilahJones]

Oh, now I started thinking.

Moon River really gets me..call me sappy.

I'm using "God Only Knows" by the Beach Boys for me recessional at my wedding in January. That song really gets to me, but in a good way. In the liner notes for the special cd edition of Pet Sounds, there is a bit where they talk about going into record it, and how they had a group prayer asking for the song to be beautiful and full of love. I think their prayers were answered. =)

[FranzKafka]

Selena's 'Mo Me Queda Mas' always almost brings me to tears.

[-diana-]

I was a big fan of Dawson's Creek, and that show had some really great music. Some very heart-breaking songs. :(

[FranzKafka]

Christina Aguilera's "I'm OK"

[Kelly]

Sweet child of mine- that is sad! I remebered they played that when Sonny lost the kid in Big Daddy that was really sad

I don't know the name of the song or who sings it but they play it around Christmas time. Its about a little kid who saved all his money to buy his dying mom some shoes and then she dies I was balling my eyes out when I was driving one day

[luckycharm2987]

I hope you dance- lee ann womack:cool:

[FranzKafka]

I don't think I've ever heard that Christmas song.

[Eppii]

"wing beneath my wings" - bette midler

i was bawling when i first heard it.

[Debookwrm]

Creed. With Arms Wide Open!

Love it (But not in a Beau-Beau way :D)

Deb

[Debookwrm]

Originally posted by Kelly
Sweet <a style='text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 3px double;' href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=22&k=child%20of%20mine" onmouseover="window.status='child of mine'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">child of mine</a>- that is sad! I remebered they played that when Sonny lost the kid in Big Daddy that was really sad

I don't know the name of the song or who sings it but they play it around Christmas time. Its about a little kid who saved all his money to buy his dying mom some shoes and then she dies I was balling my eyes out when I was driving one day

The Christmas Shoes is the name of the song...and you're right, it's a heart breaker!

Deb

[wgm]

1. Because Of You by Kelly Clarkson
2. Lucky by Britney Spears
3. Unbreak My Heart by Toni Braxton
4. Say Goodnight by The Click Five
5. Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely by the Backstreet Boys
6. Don't Take The Girl by Tim McGraw
7. The Other Little Soldier by Josh Gracin
8. Concrete Angel by Martina McBride
9. There Goes My Life by Kenny Chesney
10. Rain by Joey Mcintyre
11. If You Don't Want To Love Me by Cowboy Troy
12. He Didn't Have To Be by Brad Paisly
13. Whiskey Lullaby by Brad Paisly and Alison Krauss

[melly]

ah, so this is the post that made *franzie* lose his manlihood. :D lol

ok here's mine:
- that "if i saw you in heaven" song...by i dont know who. but geez, its such a tear jerker. i hate it! no i dont. i love it. :) ok that's morbid...i guess i shouldnt like it per se......moving on!

- "right here waiting" by richard marx. that piano intro at the beginning always gets me!!

- that "in the eyes of the angel" song by Sarah McLachlan. Gosh, she's so emotional!!

- THIS is the ONE that makes me cry every single time....
" I will remember you" by Sarah McLachlan again. OMG. so heartbreaking.
it breaks my heart for personal reasons.....:(

[angelbabe]

did anybody ever see the film pay it forward. where the boy is gone and the people bring candles to his house and the song thats playing is Calling All Angels - Jane Siberry. it's such a beautiful and sad song. if you want to download the song it's here. http://www.sheeba.ca/index2.html

[angelbabe]

i don't want to miss a thing aerosmith
i shall believe sherl crow

[chayv]

mad world - gary jules' version from Donnie Darko
because you loved me - celine dion from Up Close and Personal
moonriver
i'll be home for Christmas
here, there and everywhere - beatles
Star-Spangled Banner
amazing grace

[IowaGal1975]

Adiago for Strings- Samuel Barber

No words, but one of my two all time favorite classical pieces......

[FranzKafka]

Originally posted by melly
ah, so this is the post that made *franzie* lose his manlihood. :D lol




Giiiiiiiiirl, I lost that a loooong time ago <snap> :P



j/k

[flowerchild]

I heard a new one, on a country station the other day...called "They don't Understand" by a group called Brown Sawyer...*sniffle* good song

Mostly beautiful classical music makes me cry, especially Rhapsody On Theme Of Paganini by Rachmanioff. Always makes me cry.

[IowaGal1975]

Another good piece would also be from Rachmaninoff......concerto #22

[Shelby1]

"Because Of You" by Kelly Clarkson because I relate to it so well. And then when I saw the video....oh man. LOL

[IowaGal1975]

Hey Shelby, I know what you mean about that song, it reminded me, well, of my first boyfriend.

[FranzKafka]

Oh, I can't believe I forgot this one:

Rocket Man, by Elton John.

[BaileyRoberts]

I'm already there - Lone Star

[kaysarluvr]

Originally posted by alanagab
"if you get there before i do" made me cry every time.

ME TOO!!!

[anii]

Originally posted by FranzKafka
Oh, I can't believe I forgot this one:

Rocket Man, by Elton John.

Oh wait, that reminds of a real poignant song -

"Come down in time" by Sir Elton

ETA - also, anything by Nick Drake (such as River Man)

[anii]

Here's 2 more:

- "Naked as we came" by Iron and Wine
- " I Will Follow You into the Dark" by Death Cab for CutieOriginally posted by chayv
mad world - gary jules' version from Donnie DarkoI also love that song, although it's more haunting than sad for me.

[lavonne]

One more that gets me everytime...

Don't Take the Girl----Tim McGraw

[beautybabe]

Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton. I believe he wrote that song after his song passed away? I thought I read that somewhere....

[BaileyRoberts]

Originally posted by lavonne
One more that gets me everytime...

Don't Take the Girl----Tim McGraw

That one for sure!

[tnaftal]

Anyone hear of Maddy Stepanek? Any faithful Oprah show watchers will know of this now deceased 13 yr.old. He stole our hearts from his first appearance, I think when he was about 10-11 , he was promoting his book of poetry called Heartsongs. Maddy livid everyday w/ a horrible version of Muscular Dystrophy. He lost 3 siblings to the disease as well. He spent his last years in a w/c w/ a ventilator doing his breathing ie Christopher Reeves chair. Anyway he'd been writing poetry since he was 3! On one show of special kids he and Billy Gilman(sp?) met , struck a friendship and decided that Billy would put Maddy's poems to music. It resulted in a beautiful CD called Heartsongs.
Every song is a killer (have your box of tissues handy). Billys sweet voice, the (searching for the word???...) choreography (not right word but hopefully meaning is expressed) of the music and the words are terrific. You cant help but envision this brave little boy dealing w/ adult sized issues of fears or never to be experienced things in his future. This is a can't miss CD check the internet used sites for it.

[anii]

Just heard a new one:

Gillian Welch's cover of Radiohead's "Black Star," recorded in Minn. 09/04.

G O R G E O U S

:)

ETA - you can download it from www.gillianwelch.com

[chayv]

Originally posted by beautybabe
Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton. I believe he wrote that song after his song passed away? I thought I read that somewhere....

yes, you're right. his son was a toddler when he died and it was very tragic. he fell through the window of their high-rise (49th floor) apartment/home in Manhattan...:(:(:(

[luckycharm2987]

Originally posted by teebrd05
I Will Remember You!!!!!!!!!! by Sarah McLachlan
I cry everytime I hear that song. I think of my mom she past away in 2000 from cancer.:(


Oh oh that one too! I don't rember my mom though, rather my uncle who died in a car crash! Bad deal very sad day. I will remeber him forever and his love for his family. <tear>

[iwannajaniedoll]

Living Years....Mike and the Mechanics
Angel.....Sarah McLaclan

[-diana-]

Ok, this maybe a little cheesy, but that one Mandy Moore song, called "CRY" :P

[workit]

I thought it would be fun to pull up an old thread and post.

Songs that make me cry:

None, I am a cold hearted *****! lol

Patience by Guns and Roses

[Squall142]

I thought it would be fun to pull up an old thread and post.

Songs that make me cry:

None, I am a cold hearted *****! lol

Patience by Guns and Roses

I bet you have patience waiting for that Chinese Democracy ;)

[moosie]

"Breathe"
by Anna Nalick

[workit]

Just heard a new one:

Gillian Welch's cover of Radiohead's "Black Star," recorded in Minn. 09/04.

G O R G E O U S

:)

ETA - you can download it from www.gillianwelch.com

I love Gillian Welch!

[quendiva26]

Among MANY others - Storms by Fleetwood Mac.

(Check out the quote below I've had on here for months now.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qFXdgqCcq8

[tweety_kiss]

Here I thought that Ray was back and now I see that an old thread was dug up and it's cool so don't get me wrong. I just miss Ray.

[workit]

Patty Griffin Stolen Car is simply amazing.