People on Reddit recently dove into a discussion of the prettiest songs ever recorded. This post brings you 20 of their top suggestions. Ready for music and lyrics that tug at your heartstrings? Dive into the compilation below:
20. In Your Eyes, by Peter Gabriel
“The intro theme is just out of this world.”
“Say Anything really made it special.”
“I feel that way about the extended ending that he performs live. It’s so very moving to me.”
19. Pictures Of You, by The Cure
“I love that album. Disintegration got me through some things. Love song, too!!!”
“This song is so perfect.”
“I never heard of this song before until you recommended it, I love it!!!! Just what I’m looking for!”
18. La Vie en Rose, by Edith Piaf
“Louis Armstrong has my favorite version.”
“I walked down the aisle to this beautiful song. I chose the MadeleinePeyroux version which so far is my favorite one.”
17. Time In a Bottle, by Jim Croce
“I could name a handful of songs by Jim Croce that fit the bill, and this one tops the list.”
“This was my grandparent’s wedding song. I absolutely love it.”
16. Annie’s Song, by John Denver
“My parents danced to this song at their wedding. Mine is coming up, and we are going to surprise them with it.”
“What a voice, what a songwriter.”
15. Unchained Melody, by Righteous Brothers
“This song makes me cry every time, no matter what.”
“My mom’s favorite song.”
14. Landslide, by Fleetwood Mac
“I agree, the live version. Leather and Lace is pretty amazing too…maybe even better somehow.”
“I was going to say songbird.”
13. Your Song, by Elton John
“This is hands down my favorite song of all time for so many reasons. My dad taught me how to dance and we’d have dance parties when I was a kid every Friday night. He would pick me up and we’d sing “Your Song” together and it’s just one of my favorite memories. Never fails to help soothe me.”
“Elton John is fantastic.”
12. Fade Into You, by Mazzy Star
“I have to stop and listen to this song when I hear it play. So beautiful.”
“This song is a masterpiece.”
11. In My Life, by The Beatles
“Played this at my brother’s funeral last month. as bittersweet and sad it was, I play the song almost everyday, for that last line. “I love you more.””
“The emotional maturity in this song is amazing. And it’s only three years after “Love Me Do.” Written when John was 24.”
10. God Only Knows, by The Beach Boys
“Basically that whole album.”
“This. This is the one. Even Paul McCartney said it was the most beautiful song ever written.”
9. Dreams, by The Cranberries
“My husband and I chose this song to play as soon as we were announced husband and wife at our wedding ceremony!”
“That or Linger.”
“I always liked this song but I have a new found respect for it after Derry Girls.”
8. Over the Rainbow, by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
“1,000,000%. My big brothers favorite song. Since he passed, I have a hard time keeping it together whenever it comes on.”
“Absolutely beautiful video as well.”
7. White Winter Hymnal, by Fleet Foxes
“Fleet Foxes will hold a special place in my heart no other group ever will. Absolutely magical.”
“100% agree and it’s nice to see the love here for Fleet Foxes. I’m surprised nobody has mentioned Mykonos though. It’s perfection.”
6. Harvest Moon, by Neil Young
“Always a good song.”
“I want my first dance at my wedding to be this one. Loved it since I was a kid.”
5. Scarborough Fair, by Simon & Garfunkel
“I fell in love with “Scarborough Fair” by Simon & Garfunkel as a kid and I still have a soft spot in my heart for it.”
“It has a magical kind of vibe to it.”
4. Claire de Lune, by Claude Debussy
“My first thought. I wondered how far down the list I’d have to go to find it. But here it is, the most popular answer.”
“Claire de Lune, Moonlight Sonata, Moonlight Serenade, Moon River. All the greatest songs are about the moon.”
3. The Night We Met, by Lord Huron
“I had all of you, most of you, some and now none of you.”
“Lord Huron is criminally underrated as a band. Their whole discography is incredible.”
2. Gymnopédies, by Erik Satie
“These songs seem timeless, like they existed since the beginning of time and just had to be discovered.”
“Gnossienne No. 1 is the perfect segue to the Gymnopédies. To anybody who’s not familiar, I highly recommend it.”
1. Vincent (Starry, Starry Night), by Don McLean
“So pretty, but so sad.”
“Truly one of the most beautiful of all time.”
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