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01 May 12 - 08:41 PM (#3345905) Subject: A song to cheer me up From: GUEST,Ed I'm not going into details as to why, as it's quite personal, but I could really do with some musical life affirmation just now. Any thoughts or youtube links much appreciated. Thanks, Ed |
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01 May 12 - 08:45 PM (#3345908) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: GUEST,mg How about song of the soul? Beautiful song with probably some of the worst lines anywhere..come to your life like a warrior don't let it bore yer...cover your ears when those lines come around and it might make you happier. mg |
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01 May 12 - 08:53 PM (#3345910) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: GUEST,leeneia thousands of happy people Watch that, a performance of Shostakovich's Waltz No. 2 for Variety Orchestra, I piece I never even heard of till this week. It's great. I'm learning to play it on piano. |
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01 May 12 - 09:07 PM (#3345917) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: GUEST,Ed Thanks for the suggestion, mg. It did make me smile, but didn't much cheer me up... Thanks also to leeneia, I understand where your coming from, and it's lovely music, but it's not quite my bag. Thanks anyway |
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01 May 12 - 09:09 PM (#3345919) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: Dan Schatz When I released my book and CD, The Song and the Sigh, Lisa Null commented that she appreciated an album filled with songs of hope. Honestly, I hadn't thought about it in exactly those terms, but if it helps, here's a song from that CD. For that matter, here's one of my older songs. Of course, there's always the blues. As Charles Schulz once said, "Happiness is a sad song." I sure hope you feel better. Dan |
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01 May 12 - 09:17 PM (#3345922) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: GUEST,Dani I don't know why, but this always cheers me up. Maybe it's because no matter what Pete sings, it cheers me up. Still: http://youtu.be/dkcSp1IcVvM Dani |
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01 May 12 - 09:18 PM (#3345923) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: GUEST,Dani Sing it with me, I'll give you the words!! I'll keep plugging on! Your face will shine through all our tears! Dani |
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01 May 12 - 10:19 PM (#3345945) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: maeve Ed, when you go to Dan's ReverbNation link, stay long enough to listen to him singing Lois Lyman's "Going On". |
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01 May 12 - 10:53 PM (#3345958) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: Dan Schatz Thanks Maeve. The "Going On" song has helped me through some of the toughest periods of my life. And it helps that it's written by one of the world's loveliest human beings. Dan |
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01 May 12 - 11:04 PM (#3345960) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: Cool Beans How about something flat-out silly? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tzc3w1aRaA |
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02 May 12 - 01:19 AM (#3345987) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: Bert Just Don't jump off the roof Ed. |
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02 May 12 - 01:59 AM (#3345990) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: Richard Mellish Surely a strong candidate is The Mary Ellen Carter, particularly the last verse. Richard |
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02 May 12 - 04:18 AM (#3346009) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: Dave Hanson From Monty Python ' Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life ' Dave H |
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02 May 12 - 04:46 AM (#3346015) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: Marje I think the recommnedations that work for you may depend on which side ofthe Atlantic you're from ... One that may work on either side is "How Can I keep From Singing?" Although it is religious, it's also quite inspirational for the non-believer. Keep singing! Marje |
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02 May 12 - 06:18 AM (#3346028) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: saulgoldie This song always lifts me up. When The Rain Comes Down All the best. Saul |
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02 May 12 - 07:46 AM (#3346042) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: kendall Go here http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=954289 and click on Three legged man. |
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02 May 12 - 07:49 AM (#3346044) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: kendall Damn, something wrong. Try Kendall Morse sound click. |
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02 May 12 - 08:05 AM (#3346048) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: freda underhill Try this for Kendall's song |
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02 May 12 - 08:10 AM (#3346054) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: GUEST,Suibhne Astray This always cheers me up (maybe not this version though but it's all I can find right now): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvwV2_FGl6c |
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02 May 12 - 08:15 AM (#3346056) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: freda underhill Bombora by the Atlantics,an old Australian surf band... |
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02 May 12 - 12:52 PM (#3346143) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: GUEST,kendall Thanks, Freda. |
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02 May 12 - 01:27 PM (#3346162) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: the lemonade lady http://www.fullcircleofficial.co.uk/ might help |
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02 May 12 - 02:18 PM (#3346179) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: Phil Edwards When I'm feeling low I often feel better after listening to a song that lets me have a good cry. ("Place to be", "Follow me 'ome", "Child among the weeds" - depends on the occasion really.) But when I'm feeling low uplifting songs often make me want to cry ("Every star shall sing a carol", "Hal an tow", "Red wine and promises"...). |
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02 May 12 - 03:02 PM (#3346190) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: Phil Edwards Almost by accident, I've just listened to "Handle me with care" by the Travelling Wilburys. Now that always cheers me up - probably because it's about being on your last legs but still going. |
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02 May 12 - 04:34 PM (#3346223) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: Elmore Sydney Carter's "Lord of the Dance" sung by Tommy Makem, and "Hal An Tow" sung by The Watersons make me cheery, as much for the tunes as the words. You can find them on Youtube. |
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02 May 12 - 04:34 PM (#3346224) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: kendall Gordon Bok's song Turning toward the morning always picks me up. |
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02 May 12 - 06:24 PM (#3346259) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: GUEST,mg Two songs work for me: Ich hatte einem Komaraden and Boys of the Old Brigade. mg |
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02 May 12 - 07:32 PM (#3346270) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: Ged Fox "Even Hitler was a vegetarian" |
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02 May 12 - 07:37 PM (#3346271) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: RichM Go to Youtube. Search "David Francey" - Lovely songs. Pick one, and listen. |
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02 May 12 - 08:48 PM (#3346282) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: dick greenhaus THE EENSIE-WEENSIE SPIDER (Tom Smith, Bob Blue, Trad.) The eensie-weensie spider went up the water spout Down came the rain, and washed the spider out. Out came the sun and dried up all the rain And the eensie-weensie spider climbed again She wouldn't let the elements distract her from her goal The purpose of her struggle was imbedded in her soul; Now see the sun shine down on beasts, on women and on men And see that eenie-weensie spider rise again! cho: Rise again! Rise again! She will not let misfortune keep her From doing what she can. So whether your legs number two, or four or eight or ten Be like that eensie-weensie spider, Rise again! This eensie-weensie metaphor's a lesson to us all We cannot be defeated if we rise each time we fall And if you think this story's one you learned too long ago Then think about some other ones you know: You know the myth of Sisyphus, and you know Jack and Jill It's such a potent image, going up and down a hill. So every time you fall,or lose a lover or a friend Be like that eensie-weensie spider, Rise again! Perhaps you think this allegory goes a bit too far Climbing up a pipe is not like reaching for a star But whether it's a water spout or mountain that you climb You've come this far. Indulge me one more time, It could be said that each of us climbs up a water spout The downward pull of gravity's not what it's all about The upward pull of hope is what will save us in the end Be like that eensie-weensie spider Rise again! Final chorus: Rise again! Rise again! Never let misfortune keep you From doing what you can, And whether your legs number two Or four or eight or ten Be like that eensie-weensie spider, Rise again! copyright Tom Smith, Bob Blue @parody @insect @moral tune, of course, is Mary Ellen Carter filename[ EENSIE TUNE FILE: MARYELEN CLICK TO PLAY RG oct96 works for me! |
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02 May 12 - 09:22 PM (#3346291) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: GUEST,Ed Thank you everyone. I value your contributions and concern more than you realise. Ed |
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03 May 12 - 07:59 AM (#3346403) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: freda underhill mudcat's good like that. good luck Ed, we're with you. |
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03 May 12 - 08:09 AM (#3346409) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: kendall "The Fuhrer's face" is a good one. It was Spike Jones' first hit. |
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03 May 12 - 10:27 AM (#3346451) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: GUEST,Tony How about Candice Marie and Keith cheering up a fellow camper with the zoo song in Nuts in May? |
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03 May 12 - 10:30 AM (#3346453) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: GUEST,Tony Calypso songs are usually pretty cheery. |
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03 May 12 - 10:31 AM (#3346454) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: GUEST,Tony Here's one with some very bright and playful accompaniment on a cittern or something. |
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03 May 12 - 08:49 PM (#3346653) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: GUEST,Dani Oh, yes, Kendall! Is that the one with the raspberries? Very cathartic. I second the recommendation. Dani |
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03 May 12 - 10:48 PM (#3346667) Subject: RE: A song to cheer me up From: GUEST,MikeK Ed (Guest)- you requested "some musical life affirmation" Never Be the Sun, written by Donagh Long, does it for me. I hope it does for you, too. Here's a link to Dolores Keane's version on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPUv_nRIaRw - (or search for Never Be the Sun in YouTube!) Mike |