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 Re: ever have a song change your outlook?
 
 Not a song but rather a whole album. Now granted it didn't totally change my outlook on life but it blew me away so much on the first listen that I just sat on the floor (I was reading something while listening to it) for a good half hour just astonished at it all.
 
 That would be Marvin Gaye's WHAT'S GOING ON album. I knew the album's themes and message are even stronger today then they were in '71 but hearing it all for the first time and in full context just floored me. The way the music flowed and how some of the songs just flowed together was pure magic.
 
 It inspired me so much that I used that album as the basis for a paper in my HS religion class!Member of the Official OS Bills Backers Club
 
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 Re: ever have a song change your outlook?
 
 Not really "changed my outlook," but the song in the Hercules cartoon Go The Distance was always the song that inspired me to... well... "go the distance." It's not really in the lyrics, but it's just in the song and the way it's sung, etc. I don't know, I just always liked it. Anyway, here are those lyrics if you really need them.
 
 
 I have often dreamed
 Of a far-off place
 Where a great warm welcome
 Will be waiting for me
 Where the crowds will cheer
 When they see my face
 And a voice keeps saying
 This is where I'm meant to be
 
 I will find my way
 I can go the distance
 I'll be there someday
 If I can be strong
 I know ev'ry mile
 Will be worth my while
 I would go most anywhere
 to feel like I belong
 
 I am on my way
 I can go the distance
 I don't care how far
 Somehow I'll be strong
 I know ev'ry mile
 Will be worth my while
 I would go most anywhere
 to find where I belong
 
 
 
 
 
 However, my best friend's death really changed my outlook on life in general. When he died, there were, are, and always will be two songs that remind me of his untimely death (and the turning point in my overall view of life, respect, etc.): Tears In Heaven by Eric Clapton and Forever Young by Rod Stewart. So, those songs didn't necessarily change anything, but they remind me of the man and the event that did.Last edited by Blzer; 03-06-2007, 09:39 PM.Samsung PN60F8500 PDP / Anthem MRX 720 / Klipsch RC-62 II / Klipsch RF-82 II (x2) / Insignia NS-B2111 (x2) / SVS PC13-Ultra / SVS SB-2000 / Sony MDR-7506 Professional / Audio-Technica ATH-R70x / Sony PS3 & PS4 / DirecTV HR44-500 / DarbeeVision DVP-5000 / Panamax M5400-PM / Elgato HD60Comment
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 Re: ever have a song change your outlook?
 
 You know, now that I think about it, there really are various songs and artist that really made me think. Marvin is still one of my favorite artist because his music feels so pure. It depends on the mood I'm in. I don't listen to Rap, R&B, Soul, POP or any other type of music now because it does a lot to your emotions. I know when I was younger, I listened to a lot of Marvin, D`Angelo, Erykah Badu and other things along that line. Listened to it more than I did anything else. It helped me to get through a lot of rough days and nights. Music is a strong friend that can do a lot for you (negatively or positively). Listening to some of those old 50s, 60s and 70s joints really does make me remember more golden days. Beetles are some straight up singers. Boy, it's amazing how the music industry has evolved.......Not a song but rather a whole album. Now granted it didn't totally change my outlook on life but it blew me away so much on the first listen that I just sat on the floor (I was reading something while listening to it) for a good half hour just astonished at it all.
 
 That would be Marvin Gaye's WHAT'S GOING ON album. I knew the album's themes and message are even stronger today then they were in '71 but hearing it all for the first time and in full context just floored me. The way the music flowed and how some of the songs just flowed together was pure magic.
 
 It inspired me so much that I used that album as the basis for a paper in my HS religion class!Comment
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 Re: ever have a song change your outlook?
 
 This is a great song by Richard Marx. He wrote it after his father died, and I think of my dad when I hear it. The last 1:30 of the song is just instraments, and his voice just crying out. For me, it's very emotional.
 
 The Other Side
 Everyone, even those I love
 Say that I must move on
 It’s time to pick the pieces up
 What’s done is done
 What’s gone is gone
 And I, I know they mean me well
 But I’m not buying what they sell
 
 Chorus:
 I can see your face
 In every shooting star
 Can you feel my pain
 From where you are?
 I really wanna know was it worth the ride?
 And will you be waitin’ on the other side?
 The other side
 
 I’ve been a soul adrift
 Without you here to steady me
 And I still listen for your voice
 Through the anger and insanity
 And I’m desperate for your help
 Oh I look for it in myself
 
 Chorus:
 I can see your face
 In every shooting star
 Can you feel my pain
 From where you are?
 And I really wanna know was it worth the ride?
 And will you be waitin’ on the other side?
 The other side
 
 And I, I’m desperate for your help
 Oh I, I find it in myself
 
 Chorus:
 I can see your face
 In every shooting star
 Can you taste my tears
 Ah, from where you are?
 And I really wanna know was it worth the ride?
 And will you be waitin’ on the other side?
 The other side
 The other sideComment

 
		
	 
		
	 
		
	
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