everybody has songs that they love, and that mean alot to them, that they wish more people knew about.

the type of song you always play for people, wanting them to love it as much as you do.

What are some for you?

My favorite right now: Floodlights by Gus (now recording under Gus Black). It's from his 1999 album "Word of Mouth Parade", and has always been a very important song for me. It's just incredibly beautiful.

If you have a chance, check it out. It really is wonderful.


What are some of your favorite unknown songs that you love to share with people? I just got paid, and i'm ready to go on an iTunes spree.

"NO ONE ELSE" Amel Larrieux

P.M. Dawn - Why God Loves You
Pillow - With The Passing of the Season
Josh Rouse - Streetlights
Paul McCartney - Golden Earth Girl
Ben Folds - The Luckiest
Ben Folds - Prison Food
Coldplay - Amsterdam
Iron & Wine - Naked as We Came
P.M. Dawn - Lonely.. I could Be With You Forever

twink69 said:

Thanks. Purchased from iTunes and listening now.... never heard of her before. Beautiful voice....

Sdldawn said:

ahhhh yes. Amazingly beautiful song!


Out of the others you listed, pick one for me to purchase from iTunes, if you would I want to make a mixed CD from Orgers recommendations.

Kylie Minogue's "Take Me with You" would be my pick. Most people think disco glitz when they think of Miss Minogue, but this song is utterly hypntozing in its sultry yearning and remains my favorite song of hers. In fact, if Tracy and I had to pick "our song", this would be it.

NorthernLad said:

I'd have to choose Naked As We Came by Iron and Wine
This one is very soft, organic.. very touching one..

Josh Rouse wouldn't be too far behind though.. preview both and then choose
I love the lyrics of this.. the strollin guitar and piano.. with the song picking up with beauiful strings makes it.

Or Ben Folds - Still (Reprise)

ahhh.. i'm now goin to listen to all three.. simultaniously

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Sdldawn said:

niiiiice. has a nick drake vibe..

Moonbeam said:

9 minutes!! Downloading now.. i like the sample. Very trippy

NorthernLad said:

the smiths-reel around the fountain
the smiths-hand in glove
the smiths-this charming man..


for some reason my friends think those songs are "gay"

What Can I Say - Van Hunt

weepingwall said:

I wonder why they would think that


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lilgish said:

i have that single!

The Hues Of Longing - Mors Syphilitica
Denn Die Todten Reiten Schnell - Faith And The Muse

Two of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard, but no one else knows them.

Here are two slightly more mainstream picks, but still not super popular:

Song To The Siren - This Mortal Coil
Cantara - Dead Can Dance

ABeautifulOne said:

Daredevil Baby-Van Hunt

Makes me tear up almost everytime.

"when you love somebody"- Leela James.... a SOUL singer

lilgish said:

"Victims"-Culture Club. Never get enough of this song.

weepingwall said:

one of my absolute favourite tracks ever. Stunning.

If you can get hold of it:

"Break my body" by Hanne Hukkelberg (a live cover of the Pixies song).



I have it as a b-side on a promo single of 'do not as i do' but i'm sure it's probably circulating.
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keep the suggestions coming, ya'll.

lilgish said:

David Bowie/My Death (Live '73)

sextonseven said:

"Help me lift you up"

wanderlust - dan dyer
you - dan dyer
700 mile situation - res
let love - res

Sananda/TTD: Holding On to You
Lynden David Hall: Do Angels Cry?

"Keep Your heart Right"-Terry Callier

Don't know it it's "unknown", but Morrissey's "Yes, I Am Blind" is just gorgeous.

And Bowie's "Quicksand" as well.

Pulp's "Sunrise", "Wickerman", and "The Birds in Your Garden". Hell, the whole We Love Life album.

Melanie Safka's "Beautiful People", "Pebbles in the Sand", and her versions of "Ruby Tuesday" and "Lay Lady Lay".