At first glance, this one looks very similar to number 4: a song that makes you sad, but consider that you don’t necessarily have to listen to a sad song when you’re sad. This could just as well be “a song to cheer yourself up”.
So in that spirit, I pick Shonen Knife - It’s a New Find. A good song to inspire yourself to get out of a rut.
London Homesick Blues by Gary P. Nunn and The Lost Gonzo Band. It was the Austin City Limits’ theme song for ages, which I have fond memories of watching with my Dad. It’s bittersweet. I could have also used it for challenge #8, a song you know all the words to.
Something slow and pleasant, not manic or too upbeat.
(looking trough my playlist for examples)
Fleetwood Mac - Hypnotized
Elton John - Someone Saved my Life Tonight
Pink Floyd - Wish you were here
I’m having a heck of a time thinking of one because when I’m sad music makes it worse. However, classical music reminds me of my mom so it’s soothing to me. She particularly likes opera and this particular piece. Don’t click if you hate opera.
This is a hard one for me too.
Depends on why I’m sad, and whether I want to soak in it and have a good cry, or if I want to shake it off.
Kandi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_tBHoRaxns
Still Loving You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJnUj0XQ68o
Are You Alright https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E8_utQlJbo
Or
Stranglehold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygbeGtG4qMM
In the Godda-da-Vida https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIVe-rZBcm4
Gonna Make You Sweat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaTGrV58wec
I have to be careful whenever listening to this one…it brings me to tears even when I’m not sad. And it’s not just that guitar*, but also that background synth/electric piano…wow, just wow.
In the Cold, Cold Night - The White Stripes
Chin Up, Cheer Up, Ryan Adams
When my husband passed away, this is what I’d listen to. It still gets me through the roughest parts, the nights being forever without him here. Thank you, England Dan and John Ford Coley.
A band I’ve never exactly embraced - :dubious:Chicago:dubious: - put out “Feeling Stronger Every Day” in '73 and even as a kid I’d always (and still do) get my spirits picked up from the rocking part with all the brass and roundhouse descending piano runs. Even the vox I don’t mind.
start at 2:00…
This could be just about anything. When I’m depressed I need to listen to ANY music I like. So it could be the overture to Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro.
But here’s something that REALLY lifts my mood. It’s the first appearance of Susan Boyle on “Britain’s Got Talent.” Seeing the audience’s reaction when she starts singing is so uplifting.
I listen to Blessid Union of Souls’ Jelly.