Queen are essentially gods of uplifting, gargantuan rock. Pat Mills from East Chicago, Indiana on April 23, 2015: If you're still building this list, may I suggest Lean On Me by Terry Callier? Because "Mr. Music Executive" is given two choices: "lay on your ass and get richer or write your own songs." Some of the music videos are quite funny too! :-). I wish you a wonderful day! Nalini Marquez (author) on March 12, 2016: Hi Discordzrocks, thank you for your comment and song suggestion. Very interesting article. :-), I love this collection of inspirational songs. Please check out my good friend's channel, Mistr Rice! This classic Sam Cooke single marked a shift in his discography, which up until that point, had largely avoided discussing social or political issues, and it eventually became an anthem of the Civil Rights movement. Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora on stage. Sing to your cat. It's hard to battle with challenges, so it is great to get all the help that we can get. Thanks. Help me keep adding to it! I am glad you love these songs and hope that they give you inspiration! The Go-Go’s’ 1981 debut album Beauty and the Beat is exceptionally hard to dislike. Nalini Marquez (author) on July 06, 2015: Thank you for the feedback and for dropping by! But she’s the best girl I’ve ever had. If you want to do your best, Every time you take a test, Get yourself some extra rest On the night before! Say Anything performing live at the House of Blues in San Diego, CA on the "Hebrews Tour" July 26, 2014. It's true--we don't always take note of the lyrics. Here are 10 perfect songs for when you know something really great is on the horizon. You gave me a new perspective and a lot to think about and be thankful for. I wish you a wonderful day :-)! Why bother? It’s easy to be mentally and emotionally swallowed by our own circumstances, but in her writing and vocal delivery, Des’ree embodies all the qualities she wants us to strive for, and it’s nothing short of inspiring. Every try will not succeed. This list just keeps on getting bigger! 3. The rest are not good like Demi lovato seriously? Michael Franti's "Hey World (Don't Give Up)" is really encouraging. This is the most uninspired song about being inspired I've ever heard. The other, based on the lyrics and music video, is darker and occult in meaning. It is wonderful to hear that this hub is being used to help others in such varied and new ways. Nalini Marquez (author) on June 24, 2017: I am glad you found three songs that you liked and thank you for your opinion and for dropping by. 1, 21 guns, put down your arms. And that is fine. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify right here. This coronavirus pandemic is testing our will power, and we’re not even sure how long we have to endure these circumstances. Thank you for your comment and song suggestion! This song is, in truth, about a break-up with self…facing one’s fears and becoming who one truly is, BUT most people going through a break-up with another person can relate to the very same words. Nalini Marquez (author) on August 13, 2015: Thank you for your comment and for voting up! But nothing will ever be quite like this, especially when you’re trying to pump yourself up to break up with a relationship that hasn’t been working for five months. If you're in the mood for more motivation, I've compiled 31 Christian Songs for Overcoming Obstacles, Hard Times, Adversity and Not Giving Up. Trending on YourTango: How To Know (For SURE) If A Man Wants To Be With You. Have a wonderful day! Move mountains. There are a lot of Tom Petty songs that would sound otherwise corny if he wasn’t the one singing them. I agree with you on music and I think that that is part of what makes it great. I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. And they can also serve as a salve to soothe that breaking heart, or be a companion to you on those lonely nights. "Shake It Out" by Florence + The Machine When The Staple Singers holler about a place where “Ain’t nobody cryin’” and “Ain’t nobody worried” on their 1972 single “I’ll Take You There,” it’s hard to imagine a more appealing setting than that right now. While each of those musicians played an integral role in the genre’s infancy, rarely does Sister Rosetta Tharpe get her due credit for influencing those very musicians and making some of the earliest rock ‘n’ roll recordings. But nothing seemed to change. Your list is amazing. But on any version, this lyric still stands up as one of the most touching and universally felt lines ever written: “But I won’t be blue always / ‘Cause the sun’s gonna shine in my back door someday.”. Thanks! Nashville-born and Cleveland-raised singer Edwin Starr highlights some of humanity’s cruelest hurdles on his 1970 album War & Peace. Tharpe’s “Strange Things Happening Every Day” is a contender in the long-running debate of the first rock record, and like many gospel-influenced songs, it advocates for hardiness in the face of darkness. Des’ree wants us to be a number of things: bad, bold, hard, tough, cool, calm. Maree Michael Martin from Northwest Washington on an Island on October 12, 2015: A fabulous music list, uplifted my spirits just reading through the list and recognizing old time favorites that still make me happy. Remember, it's the thought that counts with respect to the message! I fought the law and the law won. Those 3 gives motive to attack first obstacle. I will look into those when I am updating the list and look forward to hearing the music. country, or opera, you'll find something that resonates with you and there is a lot of inspirational music for difficult times to be found! I had never heard it until now and I've been making use of the replay button. There are 3 good songs the journey , survivor and the script. :-). This song has been motivating people since a very long time. “I Will Survive,” easily the most lip-sync-worthy song on this list, may be one of the greatest anthems of resilience we have—at least in terms of popular music. The Impressions had range. Songs: "Big Deal" by Carolyn Arends. This is a dramatic turn from the quiet acoustics of Joan Baez, but Killing Joke harness quite a bit of power as well. Nalini Marquez (author) on March 31, 2016: Hi bryanmatthew, thank you for your comment. Finding oneself in times of trouble and darkness, Having light and shining even in darkness, Sometimes you can't change the world, you can only change your reaction to it, Working through the difficult experiences in life, Facing and overcoming one's challenges and obstacles, Some win; some lose: we're in it together. Motown titans the Four Tops released one of the greatest songs of the 1960s with “Reach Out I’ll Be There.” This Holland-Dozier-Holland classic masquerades as a life preserver. Idina Menzel singing "God Bless America" at the conclusion of the 2008 National Memorial Day Concert on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol, Washington D.C. You've got the wheel and have nothing to fear but fear itself! I look forward to checking it out :-). I am glad to see it grow too and to have people enjoy it. I agree with you in that it is hard to battle with challenges, and that it is great to get all the help that we can get. With an angelic gospel boost from backing vocalist Denise Johnson and a killer rhythmic guitar motif, this song will make you feel unstoppable. Recorded for her 1969 album Nina Simone and Piano, this gorgeous jazz version, with nothing more than the title’s aforementioned elements, will make the tears start to roll and the hairs stick up on the back of your neck. These songs are about getting through hard times and overcoming adversity, challenges, and obstacles. Even though I cried my eyes at on most of the songs, they still gave me inspiration to keep fighting through this. The other relationship milestones are great too, of course, but that early process of falling in love with them is one we always look back on with nostalgia. Ask someone who invented rock ‘n’ roll and the answers you’ll probably get are Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Bo Diddley or Fats Domino. Thank you for the kind and encouraging comment. "The End is Where We Begin" by Thousand Foot Krutch. In a time of global quarantine, we’re perhaps more aware than ever of the passage of time, particularly the slowness of it when everything around us comes grinding to a halt. As an overall approach and process, I agree with you and think it's better to listen to uplifting songs in times like that. Beck – Loser. Hi pstraubie48, I am glad many of these songs are able to soothe the raw edges and calm the angst! Thanks again. When we feel at our weakest, sometimes the best pep talk can come from a song. American pop culture in the 1950s was largely swanky, sanitized or often problematic (to put it lightly), but there’s something very pure about Nat King Cole, even if his records were the choice music of square parents. 24. "Hey World (Don't Give Up)"—Michael Franti, 26. I hope the song is able to help others too and I will keep the song in mind for when I go back to adding songs to this hub. Loser is a self-depreciating song about being a loser in the 90s. You fail, you get up … Sometimes the hardest part about our challenges is the fact that we do not have an answer to them or a way out of them. You must fight adversity with all you got. I tried to be someone else. I am happy to share it with you! I like it. Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell essentially achieve everything great about pop music on “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” a soul duet of epic proportions. :-). Bob Smith from Plymouth, MI on January 27, 2016: Thanks for this list - lot of newer artists that I'll have to check out. Here are the best friendship songs in case you and your bestie need a new anthem. (By the way, if you love these songs, I’ve got you the complete playlist at … This song is available on Life's Lessons 3rd - 5th Grade. Bryan Mathew from Hawaii on March 31, 2016: You have a great list..i love most of the songs you lasted in this blog. I hope these songs keep you motivated! It is a terrific encouraging song that may help many. Hi Hanzamfafa, thank you for your comment and you are most welcome for the hub! Nalini has an ear for curating good music. Best to you on your project and have a wonderful day! It's a great song. 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