What's the most beautiful song ever?

Eric Bogle wrote this on leaving Scotland for Australia in the 60s.
Signe Svendsen performing here. Beautiful. Leaving Nancy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-5HpXF3UNs

Lavender's Blue
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https://youtu.be/bunc9AaHRmI

It's a Beautiful Day - White Bird

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cin0QzuEss

That's nice M_D, I like that

Just enjoy the ride
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pgaGCJfCHjU

Morcheeba

And corries cover of Eric.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UyiLfSHSqds

Sea of Bees - Gone
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https://youtu.be/7sw9V2mXofo

Mark Knopfler Local Hero

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pR1cVgk7Is

Green Fields of France, beautiful and very sad

amazing grace by judy collins beautiful

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt7yc9nJolo

Hearts on Fire by the Fureys.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDXIYFDlC38

Billy Connelly - I wish I was in Glasgow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-5HpXF3UNs

Signe Svendsen - Leaving Nancy.

Beautiful by Marillion?

Jesus that was released 23 years ago. Where do the years go...

Oops had already posted Sihne.

Songbird..fleetwood mac

Over The Rainbow' & 'What A Wonderful World’ by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z26BvHOD_sg

Far from their best (still good though) but At My Most Beautiful is certainly REM's prettiest song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIXs66BPooY

Aww, Jumper3, I love Izzy's Over The Rainbow

I have a whole playlist of his in my music.

I love this one... In This Life
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https://youtu.be/EtnBxuGuvTo

Just sumbled on to this on YouTube. I think you'd have to be pretty hard hearted to not be moved by this.


In November 2011, my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. From that day forward, I was determined he would not forget me ... or I him. Kenny Chesney 's While He Still Knows Who I Am is exactly where I am right now, unscripted. A tribute to all who are living with and dealing with Alzheimer's disease.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKH13qpFhv8

If you want a beautiful piece of music here it is:

Cavalleria rusticana

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OvsVSWB4TI

Get your hankie ready.

For feeling- If you're looking for a way out, by Odyssey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1zZm-UO2RI

While I agree, there are some pretty songs already posted on here, my personal favourite remains, Solveig's Song from Peer Gynt by Edvard Grieg. Beautifully sung here by Marita Solberg.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8AD75_sNJM

I prefer this one, Foinavon, I have heard many versions of Oh Mio Babbino Caro but this one is special.

I might add that chit chat told me about this - whatever would I do without it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDqTBlKU4CE

She's cute with an unbelievable voice for a little one. A great emotive song too, thanks for posting Annie.

I love all of that video but the ending where she runs to her little brother for a hug and then hugs her father brings tears to my eyes.  The father at that moment must have been one of the proudest fathers on the planet.

Candy Licker - Marvin Sease.

Good song beautiful video

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3ONGG2iyBrg

Amoureuse by Kiki Dee is something special.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEcJMJK8_Us&list=RDwEcJMJK8_Us

This version was recorded live on TOTP which was a rarity in itself and is sung perfectly. Kiki Dee was 71 last week and still performing.

2 Pac, hit em up,

https://youtu.be/41qC3w3UUkU

^^Who actually watches that kind of tripe?

Or listens to it either?

Hey crippen wasnt that Jake la motta the start of raging bull , callaveria rusticana

I don't know anxious I haven't seen the film.

James blunt - you're beautiful

I'm just thinking that Oli Bell looks very much like James Blunt.

God only knows.Beatle Paul sez greatest song he has heard..Brian Wilson sez his best ever song..GAME OVER.

Ill Stand By You - Pretenders

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5pECaW-VMI

Billy Joel - An Innocent Man
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https://youtu.be/Xci1a3yE0PM

If your plane is ever delayed ............

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2KtL3ugJy0

The Saw Doctors - Share The Darkness
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https://youtu.be/V993QYLapIU

Aww, that's lovely, Aka.

It reminds me of this I came across recently

Train Passengers sing Over The Rainbow
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https://youtu.be/xctzp0dp9uc

Funnily enough I watched that yesterday, really nice.
Big fan of Finbar and love this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFdZyAG4Css

Imelda May with the Dubliners.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_3IZAWX89s

Some lovely songs on this thread.

Willie Nelson - She Is Gone
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https://youtu.be/TVwkS6AcszY

I have sleep to catch up on

Goodnight all

Very nice Diva.

Jennifer Nettles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAEJKg0lSPk

https://youtu.be/v5tr_L31StI
https://youtu.be/7khQNR7s1Ho
surprised these two haven't been mentioned,

Joshua Radin - Winter

This will bring a tear to your eye. You might even need your tissues.
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https://youtu.be/aweDNlQgpGA

I dont like men who sing like soppy girls
that doesn't mean that I don't like groups like the bee gees, I do
they don't do that

Petula Clark, This Is My Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8XmLuTmKIM

Wins it by a mile, and that's coming from a rocker/headbanger. Melody evidently written by Charlie Chaplin.

Buddy Holly - True Love Ways

Eva Cassidy - Over The Rainbow

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rd8VktT8xY

WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYOE_b4aYD0

If we're talking beautiful then for me it has to be Ave Maria by Barbara Bonney

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gap6wFS6_-w

The Script - I'm Yours
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https://youtu.be/M4I_ux-fews

That's really lovely M_D, I like that a lot.
One of my favourite songs of all time is Myles Kennedy singing "Watch Over You", I play it everyday.It's on full blast right now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK3NuxO3Ke0

The Waterboys - How Long Will I Love You?
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https://youtu.be/diRfsQ0FITA

Elvis Presley - Let It Be Me
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https://youtu.be/8uCyq5fxvZE

Kieth Whitley - Don't Close Your Eyes
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https://youtu.be/ajPPOCccrzo

keith diva

Any one of about fifteen by Belle and Sebastian

Another Sunny Day perhaps

That's lovely, Jed. I don't think I've listened to them before. I will check their other songs out

Another Sunny Day
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https://youtu.be/X8iEzho0Whs

Smile, Tony Bennett and This is my Song by Engelbert, both written by Charlie Chaplin
and go on youtube and type in
Don't dream its over, live accoustic, Neil Finns voice is amazing.
Also, Bobby Darin singing ''Happy'', from Lady sings the blues.

Storybook Children
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https://youtu.be/uRoX1MOiMm8

Casey's Last Ride - Kris Kristofferson
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https://youtu.be/XYrW-P7Ls3E

The Shires - Sleepwalk
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https://youtu.be/fGJZewQ8k8k

Had never heard of the shores , I’m sorry I hate men singing like that

I absolutely love this song, Gene - 'Speak To Me Someone.'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKzP1E0Plo8

If you don't recognise the title give it a chance, it's an excellent live version.

He’s at it as well : (

That's nice, Slippy

Angel - Sarah McLachlan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozKsQnRHb-c

Don McLean - Vincent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxHnRfhDmrk

Eddie Fisher - Lady Of Spain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUpnHKmgRWw

as we sang at junior school

lady of Spain I adore you lift up your dress and I'll explore you

Peter Cetera singing a Beatles song called "its only love and that is all"

i know the song, got a link?

no,cant see the links,eye sight poor.sorry kenny,just type its only love .peter cetera on you tube.and went you are at it type in "only love knows why"peter cetera another fantastic song,the guy is such a great singer he could sing the newspaper stories and have everyone crying.

Apologies if this is already on here - "simple boy meets girl story, complicated only by the presence of a motorcycle"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0kJdrfzjAg

Yes, and that's Suzanne Vega and Loudon W III listening along. Some concert that.

An interesting version of one of the most beautiful love songs ever written - Richard Thompson's original and Christy Moore's cover are obviously the obvious ones, and this version got mixed reviews but I think he does it, if incomplete, justice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCKRqIaau78&list=RDqCKRqIaau78&t=41

The first of two!!   

Etta James -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9sq3ME0JHQ   

and the original and finest version of Go Now by Bessie Banks......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prlWGe2EHro

John Denver - Annie's Song
Bobby Goldsboro - Summer The First Time
Harry Nilsson - Without You
Fleetwood Mac - Songbird
The Beatles - The Long And Winding Road
Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song
Bread - Lost Without Your Love
Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun
Minnie Ripperton - Loving You
Don McLean - Vincent

Lazy Afternoon - Lucy Reed
I'll See You In My Dreams -Joe Brown
Mr Bojangles

All beautifully crafted songs .

Stay With Me Till Dawn - Judie Tzuke
Le Sud - Nino Ferrer

Trader - Beach Boys
Song For a Siren - Tim Buckley
Gibsom Street - Laura Nyro
Hurts So Bad - Linda Ronstadt version.

Aug 8, 2018 -- 12:56PM, salmon spray wrote:

Trader - Beach BoysSong For a Siren - Tim BuckleyGibsom Street - Laura NyroHurts So Bad - Linda Ronstadt version.

I was just going to add:
Song to the Siren - Cocteau Twins (cover)
Dolphins - Tim Buckley

One that some may not have heard off is the Beach Boys - Disney Girls
It might make you cry

Just heard a song on radio 2
Starts “ sunshine on my shoulder makes me happy “

Not sure what it is called , he was an odd goose John Denver but my gosh that’s a beautiful song

"I go to sleep" Pretenders 1981. Written by Ray Davies,he did a demo but the Kinks never recorded it

Glad to see Laura Nyro getting mentions on here - Probably the finest female singer/songwriter most people have never heard of.

Mario Lanza - The Loveliest Night of the Year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VeiwX5wVtw

Mum used to sing this on stage in plays and stuff. Lovely soprano voice she had.

evie parts 1,2 and 3

aussie rock classic - 1 of many

https://youtu.be/In1VeSjsBT8