Songs That Hit You (Below The Buckle) - Page 2

**tabler** · August 22nd, 2009, 08:25 PM

Carry on up the Kybher, my Dad took me to see it just me and him without my mother or brother and it kind of became our film. Right up until he died if it was on TV one or the other of us would ring each other up and let each other know. I watched it recently and I felt so empty that my Dad wasnt watching it at the same time.

As for a song I have put this on another similar thread a while ago, Nothing Compares to You by Sinead O'Conner this song takes me to a very dark place that I do not like to be.

On a happier note the Back to the Future films make me think of my kids growing up, we used to watch them together, the second one was on today and my Son rang me to let me know so it was just like me and my Dad.

**imtrying** · August 22nd, 2009, 10:06 PM

The film "Young Frankenstein" holds a special place in my heart. There's a scene involving the song "Chatanooga Choo-Choo" that never fails to make me smile. It reminds me of my Mom. I also have a fond memory involving "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". I begged my folks for weeks to take me to see it. They finally did, at a drive-in. Five minutes in I fell asleep. For years afterward my Dad would tell the story about how he had to sit through the longest, most boring movie ever made because I wanted to see it, and I fell asleep. That story always made me laugh.

**Greenman** · August 24th, 2009, 02:41 PM

Re Chitty Chitty Bang Bang-some cracking songs in that-my favourite was "Roses of Success" and somewhere in this attic there is an old album soundtrack of that film. I also own a battered CORGI toy of CCBB or GEN1 as it was christened but all the toy characters are long gone and the front bit has disappeared but the wings still unfold when you move the gearstick.

**blondifan** · August 24th, 2009, 02:53 PM

"Breakfast at Tiffany's", may have been a great film, I'm not sure.
I was under ten when I watched it with my mother, but I do distinctly remember her remarking on "Moon River", the song from that film.
Which was kind of unusual, as I'm only aware of 1/2 dozen songs that she liked.
I made the decision to have it played at her funeral, and believe it will always forever more be a sad tune in my life.

By the way Greenman I remember those toy "Chitty Chitty' cars.
Think I may have had one as a kid?
Thanks for the memory and at the same time the uncertainty also.

**blondifan** · August 24th, 2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tabler

..... As for a song I have put this on another similar thread a while ago, Nothing Compares to You by Sinead O'Conner this song takes me to a very dark place that I do not like to be. .....

Excellent post Tabler. Sorry I cut the quote 'down' and even sorrier if I'm making you dwell on this point when you'd probably prefer not to...

It just relates to my own experience of this particular song, and who doesn't have one? - It isn't among my collection either..

I remember when it was released and featured in heavy rotation on t.v and radio, around 1991? I'd just started seeing a girl who I swear had eyes not unlike a young Nina Hartley and a similar shaped face.
Unfortunately she had only recently lost her husband in an automobile accident. I also noticed that a photo of him showed that he resembled me.
I don't think that anything was ever said, however you just knew what was going through her mind, and try as I might I couldn't really divert her attention, when this particular song played.

Turned out she was uncontrollably wild at (and to) this stage in her life.
Think I will always see her face when I hear this song, even though I have moved on.

penfold007 · August 24th, 2009, 10:31 PM

Strange Glue by Catatonia seemed to sum up my life 10 years ago. Some bad stuff happened to me and it still brings it all back.

and if I cannot sleep
for the secrets I keep
it's the price I'm willing to meet

FlyStrat · August 25th, 2009, 04:05 AM

Does someone remember that Star Trek - The Next Generation - episode in which Capt Piccard gets caugh by an alien probe which obligues him to live an entire virtual life in just a few real minutes?
After his "death" he returns to his normal life, but forever missing his virtual family. I really cried with that episode.

Estreeter · August 25th, 2009, 04:57 AM

"Tonight our bed is cold
I'm lost in the darkness of our love
God have mercy on the man
Who doubts what he's sure of"
From "Brilliant Disguise",Bruce Springsteen

"Is a dream a lie if it don't come true,
or is it something worse"
From "The River", Bruce Springsteen

snoopy1664 · August 25th, 2009, 07:49 PM

The song 'When Will You Make My Telephone Ring' by Deacon Blue holds a special, albeit painful, memory for me.

I heard the song for the first time round about the time I got very silly about someone who wasn't interested.

I had never, and still never have, heard a song where every single word resonates so deeply.

I would recommend to anyone who hasn't heard the song do so..

**Greenman** · August 26th, 2009, 03:12 PM

Combining a film & soundtrack I cannot watch Going My Way with Bing Crosby now because I always cry at the end when the priest's(Barry Fitzgerald) mother is brought in but its a good film. The most poignant which also upsets me is Schindler's List(because I am Jewish) not only the film but the music-that violin solo cuts me in half every time I hear it.

August 22nd, 2009, 08:25 PM	#11
tabler Comfortably Numb Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St James Park Posts: 7,029 Thanks: 112,519 Thanked 146,054 Times in 8,009 Posts	Carry on up the Kybher, my Dad took me to see it just me and him without my mother or brother and it kind of became our film. Right up until he died if it was on TV one or the other of us would ring each other up and let each other know. I watched it recently and I felt so empty that my Dad wasnt watching it at the same time. As for a song I have put this on another similar thread a while ago, Nothing Compares to You by Sinead O'Conner this song takes me to a very dark place that I do not like to be. On a happier note the Back to the Future films make me think of my kids growing up, we used to watch them together, the second one was on today and my Son rang me to let me know so it was just like me and my Dad. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *Velcome to zee Forum. You must obey zee rules!*

August 24th, 2009, 02:41 PM	#13
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,520 Times in 19,356 Posts	Re Chitty Chitty Bang Bang-some cracking songs in that-my favourite was "Roses of Success" and somewhere in this attic there is an old album soundtrack of that film. I also own a battered CORGI toy of CCBB or GEN1 as it was christened but all the toy characters are long gone and the front bit has disappeared but the wings still unfold when you move the gearstick. __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

August 24th, 2009, 02:53 PM	#14
blondifan Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,406 Thanks: 55,000 Thanked 60,211 Times in 4,401 Posts	Moon River "Breakfast at Tiffany's", may have been a great film, I'm not sure. I was under ten when I watched it with my mother, but I do distinctly remember her remarking on "Moon River", the song from that film. Which was kind of unusual, as I'm only aware of 1/2 dozen songs that she liked. I made the decision to have it played at her funeral, and believe it will always forever more be a sad tune in my life. By the way Greenman I remember those toy "Chitty Chitty' cars. Think I may have had one as a kid? Thanks for the memory and at the same time the uncertainty also.

August 25th, 2009, 04:57 AM	#18
Estreeter *Administrator* Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The 19th hole Posts: 58,120 Thanks: 449,724 Thanked 896,893 Times in 60,322 Posts	"Tonight our bed is cold I'm lost in the darkness of our love God have mercy on the man Who doubts what he's sure of" From "Brilliant Disguise",Bruce Springsteen "Is a dream a lie if it don't come true, or is it something worse" From "The River", Bruce Springsteen __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

August 25th, 2009, 07:49 PM	#19
snoopy1664 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 45 Thanks: 103 Thanked 798 Times in 42 Posts	When Will You Make My Telephone Ring - Deacon Blue The song 'When Will You Make My Telephone Ring' by Deacon Blue holds a special, albeit painful, memory for me. I heard the song for the first time round about the time I got very silly about someone who wasn't interested. I had never, and still never have, heard a song where every single word resonates so deeply. I would recommend to anyone who hasn't heard the song do so.. __________________ Those aren't pillows!

August 22nd, 2009, 10:06 PM	#12
imtrying Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,068 Thanks: 14,832 Thanked 17,241 Times in 1,043 Posts	The film "Young Frankenstein" holds a special place in my heart. There's a scene involving the song "Chatanooga Choo-Choo" that never fails to make me smile. It reminds me of my Mom. I also have a fond memory involving "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". I begged my folks for weeks to take me to see it. They finally did, at a drive-in. Five minutes in I fell asleep. For years afterward my Dad would tell the story about how he had to sit through the longest, most boring movie ever made because I wanted to see it, and I fell asleep. That story always made me laugh.

August 24th, 2009, 10:31 PM	#16
penfold007 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329 Thanks: 909 Thanked 2,854 Times in 327 Posts	Strange Glue by Catatonia seemed to sum up my life 10 years ago. Some bad stuff happened to me and it still brings it all back. and if I cannot sleep for the secrets I keep it's the price I'm willing to meet

August 25th, 2009, 04:05 AM	#17
FlyStrat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 219 Thanks: 500 Thanked 1,600 Times in 195 Posts	Does someone remember that Star Trek - The Next Generation - episode in which Capt Piccard gets caugh by an alien probe which obligues him to live an entire virtual life in just a few real minutes? After his "death" he returns to his normal life, but forever missing his virtual family. I really cried with that episode.

August 26th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#20
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,520 Times in 19,356 Posts	Combining a film & soundtrack I cannot watch Going My Way with Bing Crosby now because I always cry at the end when the priest's(Barry Fitzgerald) mother is brought in but its a good film. The most poignant which also upsets me is Schindler's List(because I am Jewish) not only the film but the music-that violin solo cuts me in half every time I hear it. __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!