I can already sense the indignation setting in and
see the flickering of the flames--‘how can any list proclaiming to be a
compilation of "Favorite Songs" not contain my favorite song(s)?’
Well, I respectfully suggest that you sing a couple of verses of "Kumbaya"
(you don’t know the words?) or perform some mindful meditation before
informing me of the error(s) of my ways. Please, please do not respond
if you have seen "Fight Club" within the last 72 hours.
| Song Title - Artist |
Description |
Stained Glass
Danny Schmidt
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this is pure genius highlighting the frailty of the human condition, from Parables & Primes NEW!
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The Sylvan Song
Joe Crookston
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a meditation for the times we are living in, from Fall Down as the Rain NEW!
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Mercy
Kate McDonnell
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a song that slams the mindset and actions of George Bush, from Where The Mangoes Are
|
Tender Mercies
Eliza Gilkyson
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haunting and evocative, from Land of Milk and Honey
|
A Man Stands Up
JP Jones
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an anthem for living righteously, from his CD Thugs And Lovers
|
Appalachian Rain
johnsmith
|
just keeps getting better and better with the CD Traveler
|
The Big Fear
Jez Lowe
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does ‘Watership Down’ as written by Philip Chandler from the CD Honesty Box
|
Gentle Arms of Eden
The late Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer
|
presents evolution in 3 minutes. this would make a wonderful 3+ minute animated video. the CD is Drum Hat Buddha
|
Fairytale of New York
Shane MacGowan
|
song with The Pogues & Kirsty McColl.
how can anyone not love a song that begins "It was Christmas Eve babe, in the drunk tank..."
from the CD If I Should Fall From Grace With God
|
Waterproof
Terrance Martin
|
incredibly insightful view of human relationships, from his CD of the same name
|
After All
Dar Williams
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as eloquent a view of self understanding and the human psyche as was ever put into song, from her CD The Green World
|
Transit
Richard Shindell
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a remarkable metaphor, from his CD Somewhere Near Paterson
|
Night Drive
Garnet Rogers
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a powerhouse best summed up as a spiritual "exorcism", from the CD of the same name
|
Forgotten Hero
Andy Irving & Patrick Street
|
shines a long overdue light on Land League stalwart Michael Davitt, from their CD Irish Times
|
The Ballad of Mary Magdeline
Richard Shindell
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what he does with the subject matter here is remarkable, on his CD Blue Divide
|
The Witch of the Westmorland
Stan Rogers
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a majestic tale, from his CD Between the Breaks...Live!
|
The Lady of Shalott
Loreena McKennitt
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she is the best at putting poetry to music, from her CD The Visit
|
Jesus Wept
Ralph McTell
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the Jesus that I identify with, from his CD Sand in Your Shoes
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Perfect Oblivious Moon
Pat Maloney
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one of the most underrated songwriters around, from his CD of the same name
|
Cold Missouri Waters
James Keelaghan
|
ironic redemption at its best (or worst), from his CD A Recent Future
|
Cactus
Ferron
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you needn’t be Catholic to appreciate this "confessional" powerhouse, from her CD Driver
|
For Real
Bob Franke
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a plea/admonishment to live life to its fullest and most meaningful, from his CD of the same name
|
Number One In America
David Massengill
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this personalizes the civil rights era, from his CD Coming Up For Air
|
When I Go
The Late Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer
|
their most mystical, yet accessible, from their CD of the same name
|
Wondering How You Are
Rob Laurens
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the most painful and brutally honest look at love, fear and relationships I’ve heard, from his CD The Honey On The Mountain
|
The Sea and The Sky
Jonathan Byrd & Dromedary
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an engaging, rhythmic-changing, different way of viewing nature, from their CD of the same name
|
The Mary Stanford of Rye
William Pint & Felicia Dale
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the most moving UK traditional song I’ve heard, from their CD Seven Seas
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Thanksgiving Waltz
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason
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an incredibly soothing instrumental, from their CD Harvest Home
|
Thousands Are Sailing
Phil Chevron, Shane MacGowan & The Pogues
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their sweet and sour sound combine for the best song EVER about Irish immigration, from the CD If I Should Fall From Grace With God
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