Bitter Sweet Symphony

Music is a great way to express our emotions. Songs can make us happy or sad and even bring tears to the eyes. There are songs that can take us back in time and remember some of the people and places we have left behind. These are some beautiful songs that have always brought back some special memories for me.

“Sweet Surrender” is a song that was written and recorded by American singer and songwriter John Denver. It is featured on his 1974 album Back Home Again and was chosen as the lead single from the concert album An Evening with John Denver. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and rose to number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. It was Denver’s fourth number one song on this chart. “Sweet Surrender” was chosen as the opening theme song of the 1974 Walt Disney movie “The Bears and I. “

“Always” is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. This is a power ballad that came out in 1994 and is a single from the band’s first official greatest hits album Cross Road. The song became one of their best-selling singles. It charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was originally written by Bon Jovi for the soundtrack to the 1993 film “Romeo Is Bleeding”. The film was not a success and later on Bon Jovi re-recorded and released the song.

“Bitter Sweet Symphony” is a song recorded by the English rock band The Verve. It is featured on their 1997 album Urban Hymns and was released as the lead single. The song is based on a sample from a 1965 version of the song “The Last Time” by the English rock band The Rolling Stones by the Andrew Oldham Orchestra. The Verve added strings, guitar, percussion, and vocals. The song charted on the UK Singles and the Billboard Hot 100 charts. It is on the Rolling Stone magazine list of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

“Life Goes On” is a song recorded by American country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash. The song is featured on his 1963 album Ring of Fire. The lyrics in the song are a reminder that despite hardships and setbacks life must move forward. The poignant lyrics focus on love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Despite all the challenges faced in life we must always keep true to the hope and promise of better days ahead.

“I Don’t Want to Go On Without You” is a soul ballad that was written by Bert Berns and Jerry Wexler. It was first recorded by American doo-wop, R&B, and soul group The Drifters. Among the memorable covers is one by the Scottish hard rock band Nazareth.

“Angel Heart” is a song that was recorded by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. It came out in 1992 with heartfelt lyrics telling of love, loss, and other human emotions. It is a poignant ballad. The song reminisces about lost love and the want to hold on the all the special memories.

“Remember When” is a song that was written and recorded by American country music artist Alan Jackson. The song came out in 2003 as the second single from Jackson’s compilation album Greatest Hits Volume II. It went to number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song became one of his most beloved tracks.

“Traces” is a song that was recorded by the American rock band Classics IV. It came out as a single in 1969 and was featured on the album of the same name. The song was written by Buddy Buie, J.R. Cobb, and Emory Gordy Jr. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts. It became the highest-charting single by the Classics and is listed at number 32 on BMI’s list of Top 100 Songs of the Century.