For me, when talking about songs that bring a lump to my throat... I have to
mention:
Natalie Merchant's CD "Tiger Lily" (an awesome piece of work) and in
particular two of the songs on it, "Beloved Wife" and "River" (about the
shabby way the press treated River Phoenix's death).
Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven" written allegedly for his dead son.
Del Amitri's "Driving with the Brakes On" from the CD "Twisted"about a
young man driving his girlfriend home from an abortion. This brings a catch
to my throat just thinking about it.
Elton John... "First Episode at Hienton," "Sixty Years On," "The Greatest
Discovery" all from "Elton John" still one of my favorite releases by
anyone, ever.
And of course, Joni's new treatment of "Both Sides Now." I am stunned at
how it continues to bring me to tears after so many spins. I will never
forget the first time I heard it and the impact it had on my emotions...
empathizing, being older now myself, with the perspective of the narrative.
Still shy with my then-new-to-be husband I tried to hide my tears, wondering
what the hell he was going to think of me being brought to
such a sobbing state by "a song." Looking back over the last 9 months I
can't believe how foolish that fear was having seen him at a concert of one
of his favorite musicians with tears in HIS eyes, realizing now that he
understood, perfectly, the rip-tides of music.
There are more... but these came to mind immediately.
Cassy
NP: Elton John "The King Must Die"
