Day 4 - A song that makes you sad

[no81skint]

Over the Rainbow by Eva Cassidy

Whenever I hear Eva Cassidy sing it makes me sad. It’s not her fault. There is a pure and wistful tone to her voice which combined with the tragedy of her story pulls at the heart strings. I think more than any other song this is the one that lends itself to that voice, and you can’t get any more wistful than Dorothy’s lyrics from The Wizard of Oz.

Original post: Day 4 - A song that makes you sad: Over the Rainbow by Eva Cassidy

 

[Garage_Doors]

Terry Jacks

Seasons in the sun.

 

[Icy Gull]

This song still brings a tear to my eye when I hear it.

 

[red star portslade]

Two little boys - rolf harris

 

[BadFish]

Two little boys - rolf harris

Me too, Kills me every time

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

Over the Rainbow by Eva Cassidy

This is a pretty heart wrenching version.

 

[Pistol]

Me too, Kills me every time

This

 

[albion534]

Run - snow patrol

 

[Seasider78]

Portishead - Roads

 

[The Modfather]

REM - Everybody hurts

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Love of my Life - Queen (well the live version)

 

[Superphil]

Kendel Carson, Oh Baby Lie Down

Kendel Carson w/ Chip Taylor Oh Baby Lie Down 2011 Japan Tour - YouTube

 

[Norman Potting]

Too many to chose from, does that make me a miserable old git.....



Great lyrics, good album, still waiting for he follow up (special mention to Richard Hawley who produced and I suspect adds the guitar on this track).

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Intensely personal song telling the story of her father's life.

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Saw her play this live at the Hawth in Crawley a good few years back - superb gig.

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Which just edges it over the Springsteen original version.

 

[hart's shirt]

Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles

 

[JJ McClure]

Hedonism - Skunk Anansie, because it reminds me of a dark time in my life.