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Tag Archives: songs about life
“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
“The Sun is Burning” by Simon and Garfunkel
A powerful protest song about the effects of war and grief
In the early 1960s, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the threat of nuclear war were on the minds of many Americans, including some of the most popular folk performers of the day. “The Sun is Burning” by Simon and Garfunkel … Continue reading
“Do You Realize??” Asks Us To Think About What’s Important
The Flaming Lips want us to wonder, "What's really important in life?"
The Flaming Lips’ heartfelt song “Do You Realize??” is also, perhaps, their most well-known. With nearly 4,000,000 views on YouTube, “Do You Realize??” asks us to think about life and how short it can be. It also urges us to … Continue reading
“The Long Road,” By Tiger Army
Song serves as a recollection of the songwriter's life and reminds us to cherish the good times
Tiger Army’s wonderful song “The Long Road” could easily be re-named “My Life.” It’s a recollection of Nick 13’s (the songwriter) experiences — the people who’ve come in and out of his life; the relatively fleeting nature of it all; … Continue reading
”Fruit Tree” by Nick Drake
Nick Drake's gorgeous ode to tortured fame highlights life and death
Few songs capture the artist’s life as perfectly as Nick Drake’s “Fruit Tree.” Drake’s own life was filled with anguish as he struggled with depression and addiction, eventually consuming him entirely at just 26 years old. Despite his tormented history, … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Art About Death, Death, Depression, Fruit Tree, Nick Drake, songs about death, songs about life
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