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Stressors/Pressures of Everyday Life

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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Kicks: Paul Revere & The Raiders 

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Paint it black by the Stones

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Down In The Boondocks: Billy Joe Royal (he's from the wrong side of town; he's in love with his [rich] boss's daughter; he's saving money to be acceptable to her father; until then they steal away to be together; quite a recipe for stress).

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@1968Hoya46 wrote:

Down In The Boondocks: Billy Joe Royal (he's from the wrong side of town; he's in love with his [rich] boss's daughter; he's saving money to be acceptable to her father; until then they steal away to be together; quite a recipe for stress).


And written by Joe South . . .

Several songs that South wrote have similar social themes running through them that include trying to deal with the problems caused by social disparity or social expectations. So while I'm on my JS trip today, I'll add these to the list.

 

Games People Play

These Are Not My People

I Never Promised You A Rose Garden

I Knew You When

Birds Of A Feather

All My Hard Times

Walk A Mile In My Shoes

 

And most notably, this one -

 

The Greatest Love

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

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
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"At Seventeen"  by Janis Ian


"To those of us who knew the pain
Of valentines that never came
And those whose names were never called
When choosing sides for basketball."

 

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Pressure Off by Duran Duran

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Save my soul by JoJo. A song about addictions of all kinds

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Fire And Rain: James Taylor (reflections on suicide, failure, depression and loss; pretty grim stuff but a great song).

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Come undone by Duran Duran. A classic song about falling apart in every way

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Broken Wings - Mr Mister

 

Didn't know this until I looked it up just now. It's about the band recovering from cocaine addiction. 

https://professorofrock.com/broken-wings/

 

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
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Sometimes we cry by Tom Jones&Van Morrison. Wasn't sure about these two singing together but they are wonderful together

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Without You: Harry Nilsson

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Fake happy by Paramore

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They're Coming To Take Me Away: Napoleon XIV (politically incorrect, to put it mildly).

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Breathin' by Ariana Grande

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

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

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

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"I've Got to Save Myself"  by Ed Sheeran

 

"Life can get you down so I just numb the way it feels
I drown it with a drink and out-of-date prescription pills
And all the ones that love me they just left me on the shelf
No farewell
So before I save someone else, I've got to save myself"

 

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Breaking down by Florence&the Machine

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"Round Here"  by Counting Crows

 

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Basket Case by Green Day

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

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Tightrope by ELO

 

 

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"Both Sides Now"  by Judy Collins

 

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Rise by Katy Perry

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

 

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Mad world by Gary Jules

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"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!Rest in Peace my friend!

 

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