A song that was written in 1974 just took my breath away, literally

[PeaceLoveAndCandy]

I went out for a long walk and had Spotify making suggestions. This song came up, never heard it before, and it stopped me on my tracks. I had to slow down as I was crying. This song was written in 1974 and I am 50. How have I not come across this song before? The song by the way is Diamonds and Rust by Joan Baez. Has this happened to you and what was the song?

Early Morning Rain sung by Eva Cassidy is also a bit of a tear jerker for me!

Carole King - Way over yonder

@FireEngineGirl Can't listen to that Kate Bush song (This Woman's Work) in public. Tears like a fountain. Another one of hers gets me too, Moments of Pleasure.

The day before you came by "Abba" has a kind of empty bleak feel which is quite moving in a weird way.

Ne me quitte Pas both the Jacques Brel and the Dusty Springfield version... Both beautiful.

Ferry Across the Mersey. I have no connection to Liverpool amd was a baby when the song was released but it is just such a beautiful piece of music and his voice goes straight to the heart.

Know it's cheesy but "half a world away" by oasis tugs at the heart strings a bit...

Plus "he was beautiful" Cleo lane... Song about a love that could never be... My mum used to sing this

Woman in love Barbara Streisand...an ode to bring rapturously giddily in love...cheesy video though with Barry Gibb!

High Flying Bird by Judy Henske. It’s so sad. And her voice is beautiful.

This thread is amazing, I've signed up to Spotify just to get the playlist!
Probably mentioned already but I'd also add The Parting Glass by Cara Dillon.

MyDcAreMarvel

I felt the same about A Womens Work when they used it in the handmaids tale

I frightened my DH when we watched this because it absolutely broke me, I was just sobbing at it ! It just cut me to the core- the realisation of just how little women and our role in society is valued, and how precarious our freedom is.

My DH has never seen me like that, he didn’t know what to do, I am normally fairly stoical!

**52maddiemookins16mum

Softly as you leave - Matt Monroe.
Had it at my mum’s funeral.
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I remember this song from a series on the 80s hosted by Dave Lee Travis. It was called Video Jukebox or something. The idea was old songs (pre-video) had videos made for them. This one was an old couple & he died, she dreamt of them as a young courting couple. I can still remember it so clearly, I well up whenever I hear it.
I also remember the video on this series to " The sun ain't going to shine anymore"

Stop your years by aldous Harding. The BVs on it stopped me in my tracks. I found out who sang them and became a big fan of him too.

All I want is you - U2

Warren Zevon - Keep Me In Your Heart

It was used in the last episode of House, and I liked it so I looked it up. He started recording the album it came from just after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and it was released just before he died. The song gets me every time.

How could I forget this one, Theme from Harry’s Game by Clannad.

Really enjoying the linked playlist and all the beautiful songs. Just had a teary moment to Brandi Carlile 'the mother'.

I'd suggest:
Chopin Nocturne no.2
The Chicks - Lullaby, used to cry happy tears to this holding my newborn
The Grass is Blue - Dolly Parton, love love love this one

Also, I’m sure someone must’ve already mentioned but “I will always love you” by Dolly Parton always makes me emotional.
She wrote it for her boss and mentor Porter Waggoner as a farewell song when she wanted to leave the country music show they were on together. He didn’t want her to leave so she went home and wrote the song to try to explain how she felt and why he had to let her go. I actually think the original meaning gives it more poignancy - saying goodbye to someone you love and respect and asking for their blessing.

He was so overcome with emotion (understandably!)he gave her his blessing and they remained great friends and she apparently sang it to him on his deathbed.

www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/scorn-not-his-simplicity-phil-coulter-reveals-the-heartbreak-anger-and-fear-behind-the-song-38566781.html

I am linking this introduction as some of the lyrics might seem offensive now. The man who wrote it, had a son with Down's syndrome. Some of you might have heard of Phil Coulter? The piece I've linked is behind a paywall, but you get the gist from the first few paragraphs - the lyrics are personal to the writer.

In any case, a man called Luke Kelly made it really famous. It never ever ever fails to make me cry as I feel so much for the innocent little child in the playground. The lyrics are so evocative. I hope you like it and don't find it offensive. It's possibly apt for anyone with a child who has additional needs.

I love this live version

This is the recorded version

You do something to me by Paul Weller...sigh...always have to stop what I'm doing and just listen. Love it

The baby by Blake Shelton breaks my heart every time.

There has just been released a "new old" song- David Bowie covering "Mother" by John Lennon. I had never really listened to the words before. Heartbreaking.

@garlictwist

I'm afraid I can't abide Joan Baez. She is just too shrill.

I agree! And so self righteous. But I always felt it would be a bit mean saying it.

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@Tara336

We have all the time in the world by Louis Armstrong gets me sobbing every time

Beautiful song.

Diamonds and Rust by Joan Baez took my breath away when I first heard it too. What an amazing woman and song!