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BeatleloverKT
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September 29, 2019

Stressors/Pressures of Everyday Life

  • September 29, 2019
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As I’m coming to two years of the worst times of my life, both personally and professionally, I’ve noticed there are a lot of rock songs out there that deal with the Stressors/Pressures of everyday life. I thought it would be a great topic to explore. Songs with pressure in the title are obvious, but I’m hoping this will bring out other, more subtle songs that address these issues. I will start with one of my all time favorites in this area-

”We gotta get out of this place” by The Animals

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    October 17, 2019

    I Can See Clearly Now: Johnny Nash (he's managed to escape from the difficulties of life).

    BeatleloverKT
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    October 17, 2019

    You need to calm down by Taylor Swift

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    October 18, 2019

    "A World Without Love" 

          by Peter and Gordon

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_lJPUKTchI

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    October 18, 2019

    Get A Job: Silhouettes (the stress and pressure of trying to find work, support a family, etc).

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    October 18, 2019

    All Apologies by Nirvana

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    October 21, 2019

    Town Without Pity: Gene Pitney (adolescent angst in a sea of dumb adults).

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    October 22, 2019

    Come undone by Duran Duran

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    October 22, 2019

    Nothing But Heartaches: Supremes (speaking of stress: she's madly in love with him, but he can't reciprocate because he's an alley cat).

    cm9889168
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    October 22, 2019

    "All My Trials"  by Joan Baez

    (It is based on a Bahamian lullaby about a mother on her death bed, comforting her children, "Hush little baby, don't you cry. You know your mama's bound to die," because, as she explains, "All my trials, Lord, Soon be over.")

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIH1KccVlHk

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    October 22, 2019

    Save Myself by Ed Sheeran

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    October 22, 2019

    Been Down So Long: Doors

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    October 22, 2019

    "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac

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    October 22, 2019

    Streets of London - Ralph McTell

     

    Song is about being homeless. Very beautifully written heartfelt lyrics. I love this cover version by Blackmore's Night.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1ZKlIyKHPo

    “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
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    October 22, 2019

    Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd

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    October 23, 2019

    "Just Between You and Me" ~ April Wine

     

     

     

    May you now serve the Lord on that side....protecting the beauty of life! I honor you on this day you were called to our permanent home, your life, your service and the love you gave to us all!

    Rest in Peace my friend!

     

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    October 24, 2019

    Tracy Champman with Eric Clapton in "Give me one reason"  Heart

     

    https://youtu.be/YIXh0JNvuHs

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    October 24, 2019

    Mad world by Gary Jules

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    October 29, 2019

    You're The Reason: Bobby Edwards (the stress of unrequited love).

    BeatleloverKT
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    October 29, 2019

    Tightrope by ELO

     

     

    cm9889168
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    November 2, 2019

    "Both Sides Now"  by Judy Collins

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjPoWpkBzmM

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    November 3, 2019

    Sun Ain't Gonna Shine: Walker Brothers (great tune; this poor stressed and depressed dude has to move on).

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    November 3, 2019

    Scenes from an Italian Restaurant by Billy Joel  (Divorce is a huge stressor)

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    November 7, 2019

    Everything changes by Julian Lennon. Powerful message about the world we live in