The songs that really moved me today were...

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CLC
CLC Member Posts: 1,531
edited June 2014 in Life After Breast Cancer

I wasn't at all sure which forum to put this in... 

I have been in a very contemplative mood today.  I find myself really consciously thinking about the serious life changes that I have been through since the dx.  I keep thinking about the meaning of life...no, the meaning of my life...and what I want from the rest of my days.

As I was thinking about all of this, there were three songs that impacted me deeply.  Two made me feel happy, one made me cry.

I thought it would be wonderful to share the songs that move us...

So, here goes...

First, there was Delilah, by Queen.  It just is silly and reminded me to chill out a little.

Then, there was The Dog Song, by Nellie McKay.  Maybe the point of life is really just to walk in the sunshine with my dog (and my children and my husband and my best friend...:).

Then, the Weavers, Kisses Sweeter than Wine.  That brought me to tears.  The value of our life, when all is said and done.  Definitely worth a listen...and the tears. 

I would love to hear what songs speak to others out there...

Claire

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  • Elizabeth1889
    Elizabeth1889 Member Posts: 1,036
    edited March 2012

    Claire, Thank you for starting this thread.  One of my favorite songs is "You Are Loved" by Josh Groban.  The lines, "Don't give up. It's just the weight of the world" inspire me. I also like "Any Other World" by Mica. He says "Say good-bye to the world you thought you lived in." That is what we have to do after a BC diagnosis, but sometimes we find a good new world, especially when we find new friends like our BC sisters here.

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  • CLC
    CLC Member Posts: 1,531
    edited March 2012

    Oh, Elizabeth, thank you for sharing!  I have never listened to either of those artists...and Mika...wow...I have a new found source of music!  I really like Any Other World...I can see why you picked that one out.  And, I started exploring you tube for more Mika...I really like a lot of his songs!

    Yeah!! 

    Claire

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited March 2012

    Wow...good songs. I love music of all genres depending on my mood



    Amazing just the way you are: Bruno Mars. My spin class coach played this for our group do BC ladies



    Better Together : Jack Johnson.



    Return to Innocence: Enigma



    Beautiful Day: U2



    The Prayer : Celine Dion & Andrea Boccelli



    Somewhere over the rainbow: Israel kamakawiwo'Ole



    Everybody Hurts: REM



    Edge of Glory: Lady Gaga



    Jump: Van Halen...good way to start the day



    And anything by Aerosmith, Springsteen, Adele



    I wish I could hyperlink the songs but my links never work on here.



    Have a great day everyone



    Beth



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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2012

    War of My Life by John Mayer was a great one for me as I was going through the worst of things.  Here's a link for a YouTube video.  Hope it works.  Thanks for sharing some great music!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFjOZ0NGjbQ 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2012

    CLC- OMG, I loved the Dog Song!  It made me happy!  :)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO11WcWFLow 

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  • Octobergirl
    Octobergirl Member Posts: 334
    edited March 2012

    Seasons of Love from RENT. Echoes by Dar Williams. How We Love by Beth Nielson Chapman. Songs like these help me stay focused on what gives me purpose now and what I hope will be my legacy...sooner or later. That focus and the music bring me a lot of joy and breast cancer takes the backseat. October

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  • Octobergirl
    Octobergirl Member Posts: 334
    edited March 2012

    BTW, Beth Nielsen Chapman wrote How We Love out of her struggle with breast cancer. Depak Chopra posted it on his "what I am listening to" list recently.

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  • CuterWCurves
    CuterWCurves Member Posts: 317
    edited March 2012
    Haven't seen the last of me - Cher - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOOYYyJ9C18
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  • MTnester
    MTnester Member Posts: 217
    edited March 2012

    Blessings by Laura Story. The line, "What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near" brings me to tears....I think about all the nights I laid awake after my diagnosis, and about all the nights now that I wake up in the night and can't get back to sleep. 

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CSVqHcdhXQ

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  • MTnester
    MTnester Member Posts: 217
    edited March 2012
    LOVE the dog song, that's going on my iphone NOW. Laughing
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  • GirlPowerDebbie
    GirlPowerDebbie Member Posts: 213
    edited March 2012

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjoA4nYBD5U&ob=av2n

    Lost in My Mind by Head and Heart.  You Tube link above.  This is my theme song.  I heard it right before I started chemo and it sucked the air right out of me. 

    "Put your dreams away for now, I won't see you for some time ..." and later "Don't you worry, don't you worry, don't worry about me". 

    My husband and I sing this together, it is always well received.  It makes me feel strong.

    This thread was a great idea.  Music feeds the soul.

    Debbie

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  • CLC
    CLC Member Posts: 1,531
    edited March 2012

    I am really pleased you all are sharing songs!!  Yay!!

    I am really pleased that The Dog Song is a hit!  I have to credit my best friend with introducing me to that song.  She is the best friend anyone can ever ask for and has been there for me like no one else ever has through thick and thin, including bc.  She is wonderful.  And when I listen to that song, I think of my dog, the sun and most of all of her.

    I love a lot of the suggestions...I am really glad to be reminded of RENT.  I will get Seasons of Love on my iPOD tonight...:)

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited March 2012

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLLMzr3PFgk

    <Carrie Underwood with Vince Gill How Great thou Art >

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  • SarahsMom
    SarahsMom Member Posts: 1,779
    edited March 2012

    Beyonce - " I Was Here" from New Years Eve, I was in tears. Unbelievable this song didn't get airplay.I want it at my funeral. 

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJJKSZQbSAY

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited March 2012

    Adele.....<Someone like you>

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCya1yiFFP4&feature=related

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  • bedo
    bedo Member Posts: 1,866
    edited March 2012

    Anything by Keb' Mo

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgcdALkMY1s

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  • CLC
    CLC Member Posts: 1,531
    edited March 2012

    Oh...Keb' Mo...there's someone to hear everyday on the iPod...:)

    and bedo...you are in a great place to hear music...RI?  Do you go to the festival?

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  • Nel138281
    Nel138281 Member Posts: 2,124
    edited March 2012

    pat Benatar - Hit me with your best shot      It is my ring tone

    Glen Campbell (corny I know) A Better Place

    Nel

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  • bedo
    bedo Member Posts: 1,866
    edited March 2012

    CLC...Rhymn and Roots?  But of course!!!  I want to stay over night this year. I love zydeco dancing and the two step..It's always OK for a man to grab a woman to dance, a woman grab any man, a woman to grab a woman, dance alone.... well you get the picture!  Here's one of my favorite groups from there.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjKIK0L7_BA

    check out the 6 string fiddle.!

    I played violin from age 7-21, then stopped for a long time.  I never play classical anymore, just fun stuff with a group of other (very non-proffessional ) fiddlers

    I love the dog song!  My grand-dog makes me so happy.  I am perfect to her!  Thanks for starting this thread!  :)

    This song from the duhks makes me happy.  I better stop.  I've had way too much coffee!

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

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  • CLC
    CLC Member Posts: 1,531
    edited April 2012

    Sally...I am impressed...the violin seems tough.  I have no musical talent at all.  My father was a pianist...he managed to make a living in cocktail lounges in the 50's and 60's in NYC...so I have some appreciation for what it means to be a musician...but no ability at all...

    Those duhks are something else!  Thanks for sharing...:)

    I hope you all are having a wonderful evening...

    Claire

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  • Infobabe
    Infobabe Member Posts: 1,083
    edited April 2012

    These songs are not related to my DCIS but are about people I have lost.  I cannot bear to listen to them.  First is, Wind Beneath my Wings, about my mother. And also Pal of my Cradle Days, an old Irish song and also about my mother.  Then, Dance with my Father.

    I find that when one is going through an emotional period, every song, no matter how trite, has profound meaning.  Best to listen to instrumentals.  I can't think of any songs that make me feel better but I will have to look up that dog song.

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  • LastMango
    LastMango Member Posts: 21
    edited April 2012

    I've had a few on my iPod that I've been listening to over and over (9-yr-old son complained today, "Can we listen to something else?").

    "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" - Kelly Clarkson

    "Shake It Out" - Florence and the Machine

    Then I had a few on a playlist for my biopsy (breast center said they'd play whatever CD I wanted), called "Biopsy's Best".  

    "Last Mango In Paris" - Jimmy Buffett

    "Viva La Vida" - Cold Play

    "Forever Young" - Bob Dylan

    "Islands in the Stream" - Dolly and Kenny

    I have more, but they start to lean a little towards tongue in cheek! ;-)

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  • CLC
    CLC Member Posts: 1,531
    edited April 2012

    Buffett...always makes me feel good...:)  Nice list, LastMango!!

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