Posted on 09/16/2011 7:47:20 AM PDT by Scythian
Okay, I'll start off, this one really gets to me, here's a classic video in HD of Dan Hill singing "Sometimes when we touch" with the classic touch of being introduced by Wolf Man Jack, but then, it's hard to tell who is the real wolf man in this video. However, this is a great song nonetheless, go ahead and cry you big burly freepers, it's okay, it's been almost three years of Obama, you can always blame it on that if somebody see's you.
Sometimes When We Touch (Live Midnight Special)
“Bitterfly Kisses” - if you are a dad with daughters, you NEVER want to listen to that song.
“Butterfly Kisses” - if you are a dad with daughters, you NEVER want to listen to that song.
For The Birds - Juliana Hatfield. Gets me every time.
“That’s My Job” - Conway Twitty
Definatly a tear jerker!
EVERYTIME I EAT MY VEGETABLES I THINK OF YOU by The Ramones. I think this will be Hillary Clinton’s campaign song.
`Ninety-nine Dead Baboons’ always gets me.
"Letters From Home" - John Michael Montgomery
Travis Tritt - Foolish Pride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qr5t9mi39E
Tonight - Elton John
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ5o9N2qojw
Rascal Flatts - Skin (Sarabeth)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IocHzS2sRJ8
Tissue Alert!!!!
Lot of great ones here, but nobody comes close to writting sad songs like C.W. McCall . Grab a tissue and read one line from one of his gems.
” the sign said clearance to the 12 foot line, but the chickens were stacked to thirteen nine.”
Just beautiful.
Not a man but the three songs that make me cry (even if they are playing in public) are from a man’s perspective:
“Tears in Heaven “
“Dance With My Father Again”
“Butterfly Kisses”
Can’t get through a one of them.
I was standing by my window
On a cold and cloudy day
When I saw that hearse come rolling
For to carry my mother away
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by and by
There’s a better home awaiting
In the sky, Lord, in the sky....
Don’t that make cold chills run down your back?
My mom died a couple of years ago. She was born in 1920 in a little community in East Tennessee called Glen Alice. Her name was Grace and everytime I hear Amazing Grace do I tear up.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me....
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.
T’was Grace that taught...
my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear...
the hour I first believed.
She took care of me the first 18 years of my life and I took care of her the last 20 years of her life.
She’s with the Lord now.
How could I forget Roses for Mama!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5NFspQmHGA
[Spoken]
Well, I had two weeks vacation comin’, so I thought I’d drive down to Florida: spend some time with an old friend, date a few girls, make a few parties, and just kinda live it up again.
So I packed up my car, and then I called my Mom in Tennesee, and told her what I planned to do. She said, “Son, are you comin’ by?” And I said, “Mom, I’m really pushed for time, but I’ll see you in a week or two.”
And I was drivin’ through this little town in Georgia when I remembered: today’s Mama’s birthday. Well, I thought I’ll just stop and wire some flowers. Shouldn’t take too long; then I’ll be on my way.
So I walked in a flower shop and the first thing I saw was this little boy, with his eyes full a’ tears. I said, “What’s wrong, son?” He said, “Mama loves roses. And today’s her birthday, and I haven’t seen her in almost a year.”
[Chorus]
Roses for Mama
Today’s her birthday
Roses for Mama
Today’s her birthday
He said, “I live with Grandma now. But I promised Mama some roses, ‘cause I talk to her all the time. I wanted to give her five, ‘cause that’s how old I am. But the lady said I couldn’t buy ‘em with just a dime.”
Well, the little fella’s story kind a’ touched my heart, so I told the lady to give him what he wanted and charge it to me. Then I told her I needed to wire a dozen roses to my Mama, up in Chapel Hill, Tennessee.
I looked around, and the little boy was gone. But all of a sudden the door flew open and he come runnin’ back in and he said, “Mister, I forgot to thank you for the roses.” He smiled, he shook my hand, and ran back out again.
Well, I started on out of town. And I was feelin’ real proud of myself for thinkin’ of my Mama and really carin’, when I looked out the window and I saw that same little boy, kneelin’, by a grave in an old cemetery.
I stopped my car and walked over to where the little boy was kneelin’ down. And he smiled up at me and said, “This is where my Mama stays. She says she sure does thank you for these pretty roses.” Well that’s when I had to walk away.
And I drove straight back to that flower shop and I said, “Lady, have you sent those flowers to Tennessee?” She said, “No, not yet.” I said, “Well, nevermind. I’ll just take them back with me.”
Here are a few:
1) “Little Man” and “Small Town Southern Man” - Alan Jackson (both remind me of my grandfathers and uncles)
2) “Go Rest High on that Mountain” - Vince Gill
3) “Grown Men Don’t Cry” - Tim McGraw (I have three daughters!)
4) “It Is Well With My Soul”
5) “How Deep the Father’s Love For Us” particularly this lyric:
Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that left Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
Am I the only person here who is emotionally moved by The Battle Hymn of the Republic?
Our church had a 9/11 tribute service last Sunday and I lost it when they started singing it.
Maybe I watched “The Civil War” (Ken Burns) too many times...
I guess I’m not the only one...
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, aka, America’s Choir, sings Battle Hymn of the Republic to Ronald Reagan on 1/20/81 at the Inaugural Parade.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlzP7CsZONc
To me, the best rendition of Amazing Grace is by Judy Collins.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVpxfDgVaec
Freddy Fender - Before The Next Teardrop Falls.
It was the last song my father and I danced to.
“Sailing - By Chistopher Cross”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMkIuKXwmlU
“Sail On - by the Commodores” (very sad)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg-ivWxy5KE
Oh man, that one will make the windshield foggy. How 'bout The Breath You Take by George Strait. Highway 20 Ride by Zac Brown hits home on a personal note.
“Mama Tried” -Merle Haggard
“Silver Wings” -Merle Haggard
“Christmas in Prison”- John Prine
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