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Songs Of Hope

Many people are experiencing difficult times right now. Some of the troubles are, or will be, faced by all of us at one time or another - a parent in declining health, our personal wellness challenges, loss of a loved one. And the economy is causing grief, anquish and hardship for more and more folks each day.

As Tom Johnston once sang, "Music is the doctor." Music can calm, soothe, inspire, lift one's spirits. Help me. What are some songs that inspire and give you hope? Here are some of mine.

Willin' - Little Feat

I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack

From A Distance - Nanci Griffith

To Live's To Fly - Townes Van Zandt

Listen To The Radio - Kathy Mattea

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Permalink Reply by Derek on November 14, 2012 at 4:44pm

1. Darrell Scott's "Great Day to Be Alive"

2. Tim O'Brien's "More Love"

3. Hank William's "Jambalaya"

4. Willie Nelson's "Hands on the Wheel." Beautiful and hopeful lines: "In the shade of an oak down by the river, set an old man and a boy; Settin' sails, spinnin' tales, and fishin' for whales; with lady that they both enjoy."

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Permalink Reply by Bob Gordon on November 16, 2012 at 1:09pm

Beautiful Day – U2
Just Breathe – Willie Nelson
Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
Life – Ian Hunter
Happy – Martin Sexton
Do You Realize?!! – Flaming Lips
We’ll Meet Again – Johnny Cash
The Best of Everything – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
When the Stars Go Blue – Ryan Adams
Dream a Little Dream – Eddie Vedder

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Permalink Reply by Joe FitzGerald on November 29, 2012 at 8:30pm

Helen………Patty Larkin
Paris Texas……..Ry Cooder
Dark Eyes……….Dylan
Weight of the World…..Judy Collins
Closer to Heaven…….Rodney Crowell
Death Letter……..Son House
Armed With a Broken Heart……..John Gorka
‘Til I Gain Control Again…..Rodney Crowell
Cup of Sorrow….Amos Lee
Black Crow Blues………Dylan
Last Night of the World…….Bruce Cockburn
1,000 Miles……Dwight Yoakam

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Permalink Reply by Arlene on December 4, 2012 at 3:39pm

Rosanne Cash- God Is In The Roses

Better Times- Diana Jones

We're All In This Together- Old Crow Medicine Show

I'm Not Afraid to Die- Gillian Welch w/Willie Nelson

Forgiveness- Patty Griffin

This Begger's Heart- Darrell Scott

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Permalink Reply by victoria nowak on December 14, 2012 at 3:43pm

Rolling Stones, Shine A Light

Son Volt , Windfall

The Band, The Weight

Alabama Shakes, Hold On

Mary Gauthier, Mercy Now

Unfortunately these songs can't even help me on this horrific day. I can't even listen to Christmas music at this time.

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Permalink Reply by Jeff Newport on December 14, 2012 at 6:47pm

I undertand completely, Victoria. I am a retired elementary school principal. My wfie and two daughters are teachers. We're all grieving.

"Both feet on the floor, two hands on the wheel, may the wind take your troubles away."

Jeff

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Permalink Reply by Terry Roland on January 12, 2013 at 1:15pm

I'm Feel Alright-Steve Earle

I Believe-Carrie Newcomer

The Cape-Guy Clark

Trouble Soon Be Over-Blind Willie Johnson

People Get Ready-Curtis Mayfield

Here's my video pick...

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Permalink Reply by simon stirling on May 8, 2013 at 3:53am

here are some great tracks we listen to in the office at florist2florist, tracks that help lift our spirits when things get hectic! florist2florist

"If You're Going Through Hell" - Rodney Atkins

"Choices" - George Jones

Jesus Take the Wheel" - Carrie Underwood

"When I Get Where I'm Going" - Brad Paisley with Dolly Parton

"Bless the Broken Road" - Rascal Flatts

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Permalink Reply by Gena Chereck on May 8, 2013 at 2:29pm

Cool thread. :)

Some of my faves (such as Springsteen's "Land of Hope and Dreams," U2's "Beautiful Day" and the Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun") have already been mentioned.

A few of my picks:

Tom Petty, "I Won't Back Down"

The Kinks, "Better Things" -- my favorite song, always works on me

Van Morrison, "Full Force Gale"

Big Star, "The Ballad of El Goodo"