Songs that Made You Cry

[mland2000]

I thought Leonard could not really sing. Is he better live, or was it the emotion in his voice that got to you?

[SherriLynn]

The dance and if tomorrow never comes by garth brooks because a girl I'd known since kindergarten sang Garth's friends in low places during a lip singing competition during our senior year in high school and a year later was gone due to a guy looking at the wrong house for his ex girlfriend killing my friend and injuring her roommate. I still can't listen to any of these songs without getting a tear in my eye. She wanted to be a nurse or teacher I believe. She may have been safe had she been in a dorm but she lived off campus. I have never forgotten this or her and it's been 22 years.

[Fran]

I thought Leonard could not really sing. Is he better live, or was it the emotion in his voice that got to you?

I don't think he ever claimed to be a great singer, indeed in one of his songs he pokes fun at his vocal ability, but he is a brilliant song writer & absolutely superb in live performance. He doesn't just sing a song he performs it and, for me anyway, I can feel all the emotion and depth of feeling that went into its composition.

[suzy1124]

Fran says: "

Leonard performing Hallelujah live ... spine chilling & one of the most emotional moments of my life[/quote] "

ABSOLUTELY!....I shared the exact same experience when he appeared live here in my hometown!

[ebookfan]

The Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler <3













~Devine Destinies~

[Poofle]

Tegami by Angela Aki. It really makes me cry as a teenager because it's so real and true. It's in Japanese but just google 'tegami angela aki mv with subs' and it should be the result right under the videos. Gosh I just listened to it and it made my heart swell again. >A<;

[AndrewCollar]

The 1973 song, "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning. I was in high school and had heard this song being played in the performing arts studio during class. I didn't weep uncontrollably, but the song did give me goose bumps and I did shed a tear. It can be a very emotional song if you listen to it, and try and put your self into that scenario.

[casper]

"Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen-specifically, Jeff Buckley's version. It soars!

Also Romeo and Juliet by Dire Straits

O soave fanciulla from Puccini's La Bohème.

[chiliabowl1998]

Whiskey Lullaby

[AndrewCollar]

I haven't heard that song before. I might have to check it out. Anything and everything in life is worth trying once; well, with in reason.

[Nathrad Sheare]

There were several tracks from the "Lord of the Rings" soundtrack that made me cry, and they still bring tears to my eyes when I hear them. The alto and high soprano soloists sing with heartbreaking solemnity.

-- 17 May 2014, 07:32 --

By the way, casper, I LOVE Puccini's "La Boheme," especially the latest recording with Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazon. They are just so amazingly passionate together. What sadness! And it's great!

[Aussie-reader]

Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton - beautiful poignantly sad song, especially when you know it is based on his own personal loss.
Can never hear it without crying.

Another one personally for me: Papa's going to buy me a mocking bird.
Not a particularly sad song in itself - but I had a work colleague who died tragically at age 33.
His daughter, then aged about 8, sang a solo rendition of this at the funeral. Was several years ago now but to this day, I cannot think of that song without a tear.

[erasmus]

I haven't yet come across any songs that made me cry, but I haven't heard any of the songs listed here before, either. But Think Twice by Celine Dion came close.

[malikathev1rgo]

Actually, I've never had a song make me cry but a few has definitely evoked some melancholic/ nostalgic feelings! --> -->

Eleanor Rigby by the Beatles
What Makes A Man? by City and Colour

[musiclover182013]

Wow, this is a great thread. Music really touches me and as hard as I try to not be emotional, it does not always work.
Here are just a few songs that have made me cry.

Leaves in the Wind: Isaac Shepard
True Colors: Phil Collins
If it Means a lot to You: A Day to Remember
Human Nature: Michael Jackson

Believe me, there are many, many more, but I decided to spare you guys the misery of me going on forever.