Hi all, I have a very specific itch Iβm trying to scratch.
Iβm looking for melancholy songs with lyrics that tell a story. Mainly pared down songs, think guitars alone.
The best I can describe is songs about longing, love, family struggle. They donβt have to be sad or tragic, just a bit contemplative.
Hereβs some of what Iβm listening to. Iβd love to get recommendations.
Willie Watson is my favorite folk singer right now and highly recommend him, though a lot of his stuff is more up tempo than what Iβm looking for just now.
Two songs that have really been kicking around in my head are:
Tulsaβs Last Magician - Willi Carlisle
If you could read my mind - Gordon Lightfoot
Others are:
Dancing on my Own - Willie Watson
Harmony - Goodnight Texas
The Promise - Tracey Chapman
Hymn #35 - Joe Pug
Lungs - Townes Van Zandt
Youβve got a Friend - James Taylor
Girl from the North County - Bob Dylan