All Songs Considered Songs that make you cry
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Oct 10, 2023 Discussion on songs that evoke emotions and memories, the power of music in grief, personal stories on songs that make you cry, and the impact of 'A Change Is Gonna Come' in the Civil Rights Movement.
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Highway to Hell at a Funeral
- John's father requested "Highway to Hell" be played at his funeral.
- Now, John gets emotional whenever he hears the song, remembering his dad.
Free Bird Funeral Pact
- Three friends made a pact to play "Free Bird" at each other's funerals.
- Two brothers died, and the song became a powerful reminder of their bond.
Patty Griffin's "Moses"
- Katie Presley found solace in Patty Griffin's "Moses" during a year of loss and hardship.
- The song resonated with her feelings of isolation and deep pain.