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“If I Die Young” by The Band Perry
A young country band sings about death
The first time I heard the song, “If I Die Young” I was struck by the upbeat melody and the lilting vocals of lead singer Kimberly Perry. I was driving my car at the time, so I just caught a … Continue reading
“Life Without You” by Stevie Ray Vaughan
The song was written following the death of a close friend
The death of a loved one is a harrowing experience. Sometimes the grief is so overwhelming that it’s difficult to know the best way to honor them. Writing a memorial song commemorating your loved one who died is certainly a … Continue reading
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Tagged Blues, Blues Rock, Expressive Music, Life Without You, Music, Rock n' roll, songs about death, Stevie Ray Vaughan
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“The Plains/Bitter Dancer” by Fleet Foxes
The mellifluous song contemplates mortality
“The Plains/Bitter Dancer” by Fleet Foxes is a beautifully composed song, consisting of an instrumental intro and a lyrical second half. It’s about mortality and how death is a natural part of life. The first stanza touches on the aspect … Continue reading
“Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More” Honors Duane Allman
Greg Allman's beautiful tribute song to his brother reminds us to keep on keepin' on
“Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More,” recorded by the Allman Brothers on their their third studio album “Eat a Peach,” was written by Greg Allman after his brother Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle crash in 1971. Most of the music … Continue reading
“Keg on my Coffin,” by Chris Trapper
The upbeat folk song asks us to celebrate our loved ones who have died
“Keg On My Coffin” by Chris Trapper is a lighthearted folk song written from the perspective of someone who has died. In fact, preceding a live performance of the song, Trapper said, “I tried to imagine what it would be … Continue reading
Alice In Chains’ Beautiful Tribute Ballad “Black Gives Way To Blue”
The band's tribute to their late lead vocalist
“It’s a really intense song and a really open-hearted song because of Layne and the experience that we all went through,” said Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell of the band’s song “Black Gives Way to Blue,” from their album … Continue reading
