The Most Beautiful Song You've Ever Heard?

[civiclx]

This would be better fitted in the music forum and this could even go in the "on your mind" thread but I'm starting a new thread damn it

Can anyone actually say what they think is the most beautiful song they've ever heard? I will never be able to pick my absolute number one but some songs in contention would be

Coldplay
Yellow
The Scientist (The song that made me discover them)
Warning Sign

John Mayer
Gravity

Rob Thomas
Ever The Same (This one is close to the top)

Counting Crows
A Long December

There's definitely some others that would be on the list. Right now I'm listening to Imagine Dragons' Demons on iTunes and it's a great song.
For harder rock songs, I'd give a nod to GNR's cover of Knockin' On Heaven's Door and it could be Pearl Jam's Yellow Ledbetter that occupies the top spot for beautiful rock songs. Eddie Vedder sounds just incredible on that song.

What do you guys have?

Edit: How could I forget
Hootie & The Blowfish
Not Even The Trees

Sarah McLachlan
Angel

[Hitman Horton]

This really should go into the music section.

I listen to a lot of music. I'll pick the first song that came to mind.

Bette Midler: The Rose

[civiclx]

I ain't backin' down so this forum is where it stays...until a mod says otherwise

I don't know the song you mentioned by name but found the official video on YT and I have heard it before. I don't think I ever knew who the singer was. The first comment on the video (that I see) is a 63-year old saying he gets goosebumps. I don't think I'll get goosebumps but this is a lovely song.

[Hitman Horton]

Originally Posted by civiclx

I ain't backin' down so this forum is where it stays...until a mod says otherwise

I don't know the song you mentioned by name but found the official video on YT and I have heard it before. I don't think I ever knew who the singer was. The first comment on the video (that I see) is a 63-year old saying he gets goosebumps. I don't think I'll get goosebumps but this is a lovely song.

Joe Bonamassa did a version you can find on Youtube as well.

This could be an interesting question. Not only will the type of music you listen to be a factor. What it is that makes you consider a song beautiful matters...and that could be a lot of things.

[JamesOttoSweetHeart]

My newest favorite is this song here. The inspiration for the song is talked about after the song is done. A tissue box may be needed when listening to it.

John Foster Tell That Angel I Love Her Full Performance | American Idol 2025 Top 20 - YouTube

God bless you and John always!!!

Holly (a girl who only wants more from him)

P.S. What I have here is the original copy of the song which was recorded and released two years ago. It includes another verse that was not done during the American Idol performance.

Tell That Angel I Love Her - YouTube

[Al_The_Strange]

This one still hits me hard even after 23 years.

AnÃ*ron - YouTube

[Hitman Horton]

Originally Posted by JamesOttoSweetHeart

My newest favorite is this song here. The inspiration for the song is talked about after the song is done. A tissue box may be needed when listening to it.

John Foster Tell That Angel I Love Her Full Performance | American Idol 2025 Top 20 - YouTube

God bless you and John always!!!

Holly (a girl who only wants more from him)

P.S. What I have here is the original copy of the song which was recorded and released two years ago. It includes another verse that was not done during the American Idol performance.

Tell That Angel I Love Her - YouTube

I wasn't really a fan of the song but, he's got a good voice for country music. The full story behind the music was definitely an interesting one.

[scarletlion]

Sufjan Stevens - Fourth of July

or

Beach House - Beyond Love.

[stvn1974]

Kacey Musgraves - Rainbow

[JamesOttoSweetHeart]

Originally Posted by Hitman Horton

I wasn't really a fan of the song but, he's got a good voice for country music. The full story behind the music was definitely an interesting one.

Right here is another song that John wrote that is another perfect one for this chat.

Someone to Sing to (Acoustic) - YouTube

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly (a girl who can't wait to hear more from him)

P.S. My only question about the story behind the angel song is did the person who was being pursued ever get busted and put away for being the reason why the car accident took place? To me, they should be the one who rots away in a prison cell more compared to the cop who crashed into Maggie's car.

[Hitman Horton]

Originally Posted by JamesOttoSweetHeart

Right here is another song that John wrote that is another perfect one for this chat.

Someone to Sing to (Acoustic) - YouTube

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly (a girl who can't wait to hear more from him)

P.S. My only question about the story behind the angel song is did the person who was being pursued ever get busted and put away for being the reason why the car accident took place? To me, they should be the one who rots away in a prison cell more compared to the cop who crashed into Maggie's car.

The police officer didn't follow the rules. He should have slowed down to make sure it was safe to go through. Had he done that, they'd still be alive.

[The hitcher]

https://youtube.com/watch?v=hbZPyWQAQX8&si=Zrxo90mfFZvi8lh4

[JamesOttoSweetHeart]

Originally Posted by Hitman Horton

The police officer didn't follow the rules. He should have slowed down to make sure it was safe to go through. Had he done that, they'd still be alive.

I agree, but the cop was in pursuit of a person who stole a car. Because that person set off the domino effect, they too should be put away, but I don't know if they were ever found and prosecuted for the role that they played.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

[Hitman Horton]

My wife's pick is also a good one.

Marry Me by Amanda Marshall.

I'll throw in another one just because.

Love Never Dies by Tara MacLean.

[Lanegan]

Oldies Edition

The Doors - Crystal Ship

The Rolling Stones - Angie

Jimi Hendrix Experience - Little Wing

Deep Purple - Child in Time (live)

[BiggusDickus]

Strange really, not sure i'd describe a lot of my favourite songs as "beautiful"; when thinking of beautiful songs i tend to think of more ambient music, suc as stuff from soundtracks ...

Still, i'll have a go ...

Ultravox - Vienna
10cc - I'm Not In Love

[Spiderwalk]

Just a few off the top of my head.

Sun's Signature - Apples (Official Audio) - YouTube

FOR THE LOVE OF LIFE - YouTube

Love Song For The Dead Che - YouTube

Fotheringay / The Sea - YouTube

It's Raining Today - YouTube

Lee Hazlewood - Your Sweet Love - YouTube

[Hitman Horton]

Originally Posted by BiggusDickus

Strange really, not sure i'd describe a lot of my favourite songs as "beautiful"; when thinking of beautiful songs i tend to think of more ambient music, suc as stuff from soundtracks ...

Still, i'll have a go ...

Ultravox - Vienna
10cc - I'm Not In Love

For me, a beautiful song is all about the lyrics. I love songs that hit me right in the feels.

[Ray O. Blu]

One song from the closing credits of a movie that I think is an exceptionally beautiful one is Oblivion by M83 featuring Susanne Sundfør.

[HotRats]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCdN...arfunkel-Topic