Songs that Move Me

Look out folks, this already scattered blog is getting random-er

I absolutely love music that moves me and sometimes, since I spend so much of my time listening to audiobook CDs, I forget how awesome music is and I forget how much I appreciate it.

Therefore, as I sit here on a Tuesday night sifting through YouTube videos and googling "the best acoustic songs," I am going to list some of my favs

As I type this, I'm listening to Hallelujah, the version by Kate Voegele

I have NO clue to Kate is (maybe I should look that up), but I've listened to her version of the song at least 50 times since I was introduced to it a few years ago. Its one of the only songs I will open up on YouTube on my phone to listen as I walk down the streets. I love it because it often moves me to tears. Its dripping with soul-moving feeling, and I love every freaking second of it. I just do.

Through my list googling, I came across two acoustic favorites of mine, both by The Beatles, Yesterday, and Blackbird.

Yesterday has childhood memories for me, as I believe I recall a video of me playing it on the keyboard. Not quite as moving as the original, but needless to say, the song holds a special place in my heart. 

Blackbird more recently became a favorite. I think the guitar notes are just captivating, especially the first four notes of the song. LOVE.

Lastly, all of this music searching was inspired by a video someone posted on YouTube, where a father and his 4 year old daughter cover the song Tonight You Belong To Me and it went viral. Perhaps it was the adorable girl singing, but the lyrics really captivated me and got me searching for other versions of the song. The song was written by lyricist Billy Rose and composer Lee David, performed by many different singers.