Name some songs that can make you weep

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  1. Armor_tec_14

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    It doesn't make me cry but the song is quite sad.

    The fields of Gold By Eva Cassidy
     
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    Heard this just two weeks ago and I thought her own rendition was as good or even better than Sting's. Haunting, beautiful music, Eva sings. If Sting were a member on BC replying here he'll tell you that he wept listening to Eva's version of his song.

    It's just unfortunate that she died too soon at the age of 33 with so much musical talent and voice.

    One writer added that "...perhaps God wanted one of his angels back...".
     
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    I thought Peter Jackson visualised the parting scene at the Havens very well, pretty much similar to what I had in mind from reading the book.

    The song itself described the bittersweet feeling in the hearts of both, especially the Elves as they had to say a sad goodbye to their old friends on their beloved Middle-Earth whilst looking forward to paradise across the sea and reuniting with their brethren.

    The lyrics is a mixture of a tribute to a talented young filmmaker named Cameron Duncan who died from cancer and was performed for the first time during his funeral. It described death is but a temporary parting:

    And allusions to the Undying Lands of Aman, Middle-Earth's paradise (not Heaven as Eru Illuvatar the All Creator doesn't live there):
    Aman was hidden from mortals (Man) and was deemed impossible to reach because it wasn't their fate due to the gift of Death.
     
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    ooohh, i love starry starry nights. the julio ingelsias version because that accent makes it different.
     
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    Sebelum Cahaya

    by letto (i heard Letto is well known in malaysia and singapore :) )

    ku teringat hati
    yang bertabur mimpi
    kemana kau pergi cinta
    perjalanan sunyi
    engkau tempuh sendiri
    kuatkanlah hati cinta

    ingatkan engkau kepada
    embun pagi bersahaja
    yang menemanimu sebelum cahaya
    ingatkan engkau kepada
    angin yang berhembus mesra
    yang kan membelaimu cinta

    kekuatan hati yang berpegang janji
    genggamlah tanganku cinta
    ku tak akan pergi meninggalkanmu sendiri
    temani hatimu cinta

    ingatkan engkau kepada
    embun pagi bersahaja
    yang menemanimu sebelum cahaya
    ingatkan engkau kepada
    angin yang berhembus mesra
    yang kan membelaimu cinta

    ku teringat hati
    yang bertabur mimpi
    kemana kau pergi cinta
    perjalanan sunyi
    engkau tempuh sendiri
    kuatkanlah hati cinta

    ingatkan engkau kepada
    embun pagi bersahaja
    yang menemanimu sebelum cahaya
    ingatkan engkau kepada
    angin yang berhembus mesra
    yang kan membelaimu cinta
     
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    Peng You-Zhou Hua Jian...reminds me of people.........................
     
  7. chris-ccc

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    Sebelum Cahaya by Letto

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    Hi taufik-ist... Would you be able to translate the lyrics for us?
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    Friends, It Will Be Good To Meet Again

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    That's 'Friends, It Will Be Good To Meet Again' isn't it?
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    Is this by Emil Chau?
    I believe I've heard him sing a song called 'Peng-Yo'.
     
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    its that one
    zhou hua jian and emil chau are the same person...yea...
    emil chau is his english name
    zhou hua jian is the direct pinyin
    周華健 is his actual name
    the song is 朋友
    the song is not Friends, It Will Be Good To Meet Again...sorry the zhou hua jian is the singers name...
     
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    how about below.

    Can't fight this feeling - REO speedwagon
    right here waiting - richard marx
    sacrifice - elton john
    heaven knows - rick somethin
    don't matter - akon
    down on bended knees -
    I'll be there - mj or mariah or westlife.
    say goodbye - some italian guy..
    wei pian - jacky cheung
    unchained melody - old men cant remember their name. or the R Brothers.
     
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    I think this was actually entitled "Vincent"

    For me:

    Sinead o Connor "nothing compares to you"

    and More recently:

    Leona Lewis "Run" (I know it is not the original, but this version seems sadder to me, Ilike the original also)
     
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    Don't know about cry but the following do get to me ;

    Sweet and Tender Love - Percy Sledge.
    Gonna Tear your Playhouse Down - Ann Peebles.
    Mother - John Lennon.
    How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Al Green.
    Southern Man - Merry Clayton.
    Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton.

    And a few others.
     
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    Vincent van Gogh's sad life

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    You are absolutely correct, jamesd20... :):):)

    Don McLean wrote and sang this song dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch artist.

    The error made by me was because, whenever I hear this song, I think of Vincent van Gogh's sad life and I think of his famous painting 'The Starry Night'. This was also the reason why Don McLean chose to start his song with "Starry, starry night".

    For those who do not know Vincent van Gogh, here are 2 links for you:
    http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Vincent+van+Gogh
    http://www.vangoghgallery.com/painting/starrynightlyrics.html

    And this is the famous 'The Starry Night' painting:
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    Cheers... chris@ccc
    :crying::crying::crying:
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    I love the mellow kind of songs..
    such as..

    David tao's " 寂寞的季节" ("seasons of loneliness")
    周华健's "让我欢喜让我优 n also 朋友“ (Emil chow's "u made me feel joy n untouchable" n "friends")
    周杰伦‘s "安静"(Jay chow's silence)
    Boyz2men's "4 seasons of loneliness"
    林俊杰‘s “会有那么一天","害怕" (JJ lin's "There will be a day" n " be scared")
    王力宏's “唯一","流泪手心”,(Wang lee hom's "the only one" n "the tears of hand palm")
    Glay's "kimi ga iru" ("because i have u")
    A1's "walking in the rain","everytime","one last song"
    Rubben studdard's "flying without wings"
    Innuendo's "belaian jiwa" ("caress of the heart")
    Cascada's "everytime we touch"
    Dj.sammy's "candle light version of we're in heaven"
    Padi's "kasih tak sampai","semua tak sama" ("inaccomplished love" "everything is different")
    Ari lasso "cinta sejati","kangen" ("True love","Miss u"
    Christian Bautista's "the way you look at me"
    Chrisye's "seperti engkau pinta","kisah kasih di sekolah"("Just like u wanted","School time love story")
    Sheila on 7's "Temani aku","Hingga ujung waktu","Berhenti berharap"("Keep me in company","Till the end of time","Stop hoping")
    Glen hansard n marketa irglova's "Falling slowly","When your mind's made up"
    Damien Rice‘s "Amie"
    Mayang sari's "Ku salah menilai" ("I misjudged u")
    Rossa‘s "Aku bukan untukmu" ("I'm not for u")
    Samsons "Akhir rasa ini","Kenangan terindah" ("The end of this feeling","Sweetest memory")
    Stefanie sun's "Hey jude"
    Richard marx's "Right here waiting for u","Now n forever"
    陈龙‘s "无尽的爱" (Jackie Chan's "Endless love")
    王杰's “为了爱梦一生“,"手足情深 “ (wangjie's "a whole life dream for love","love of brothers")
    Eason chan's "想听","十年" ("Wanna listen","ten years")
    Fuji fumiya's "True love"
    梁静如‘s "掌声响起","分手快乐" (Fish leung's "Applause","Happy farewell")

    That's all for now..

    FYI,u can download chinese mp3 songs,n some english songs in www.baidu.com n it's easier if u understand chinese.
     
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    Dudes, how many crybabies are there on this forum? Come on, toughen up!

    I only cry when I hear my own singing!
     
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    Two things here. One is song, whether the song makes you weep? The other is singing or the singer. So your singing makes you weep, fine. Was the song yours as well or by someone else :confused:
     
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    QUIZ: What's the name of this song?

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    Hello crosscourt......Could it be that you are singing this song ?

    Light up your face with gladness
    Hide every trace of sadness
    Although a tear
    Maybe ever so near
    That's the time you must keep trying
    Smile, what's the use of crying
    You'll find life is still worthwhile
    If you just smile


    QUIZ
    : What's the name of this song?
    :):):)
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