Great Music

Secret relationships have existed since the dawn of man. And songs about secret love affairs have existed since we first invented music. The passion, excitement and risk of a secret love is exhilarating. At least that's what I gather from books, movies, and music. I've never had one myself. Secret relationships seem to be reserved for the outgoing, charming, … [Read more...] about 18 Songs About Secret Love Affairs (Taboo Relationships Inspire Great Music)

I'll be perfectly honest. This is not a list I could write myself. I always hire writers to write about topics that are not my area of expertise. Like my sections on the trumpet or violin. But these lists of songs are not something I usually need to outsource, because I always know enough music to populate them. But not this time. When it comes to songs about … [Read more...] about 16 Songs About Fake Friends (Bad, Toxic Friends Are Universal)

Domestic violence is everywhere. And the pandemic era lockdows only made it worse. But it is a difficult topic, so we mostly ignore it. More people are talking about it these days, but still far too few. And in the past, bringing it up publicly was almost unheard of. But there were exceptions. A few brave artists dared to write and perform songs about domestic … [Read more...] about 16 Songs About Domestic Violence And Abusive Relationships

Losing someone you love is painful beyond words. It is one of the hardest things we have to go through as humans. Perhaps the hardest. All of us have different ways to grieve and heal from the loss of a loved one. For many of us, music plays a big role in getting us through difficult times. Songs about missing someone who died can help you remember that person … [Read more...] about 17 Songs About Missing Someone Who Died (Music To Help You Heal)

Everybody loves a beautiful woman. Men love them, obviously. Women love them, too. Often because we wish we were one. It took me most of my youth to accept that it just wasn't in the cards for me. But I still love to watch them on TV and in movies, to read about them, and to hear about them in song. Some of my favorite tunes are song about beautiful women. And … [Read more...] about 18 Songs About Beautiful Women (The Music Is Gorgeous Too)

We've all been through storms in our lives. Some were literal storms, i.e. bad weather. Others were figurative storms, meaning a time of upheaval in our lives. The one thing both types of storms have in common is that they pass. That is why most songs about storms are also songs about hope. They remind us that no matter how bad things may be right now, the … [Read more...] about 15 Songs About Storms (Both Bad Weather And Stormy Times)

They grow up so fast. I don't have daughters myself, or even nieces, but I do have nephews. And I see how fast they are growing up right before my eyes. Plus, I've always had a great relationship with my dad and I know how bittersweet it was for him to see me grow up. The father-daughter bond is a special one. And the mother-daughter bond is arguably even … [Read more...] about 16 Songs About Daughters Growing Up (To Dedicate To Your Little Girl)

Most of us have at least one really close friend. But do you have a best friend so special you want to sing about them? I do not, if I'm honest. But that doesn't mean I don't love listening to other singers sing about their best friends. And lucky for us, many have done it well over the years. Keep reading for some of the best songs about best friends ever … [Read more...] about 10 Songs About Best Friends (Friendship In Many Genres)

Songs about winning can have two purposes. You can listen to them to inspire or motivate you to achieve a goal. Or you can listen to them to celebrate the achievement of a goal. Whichever your purpose for seeking songs about victory, we have what you are looking for. Keep reading for some of the best victory songs ever written. All of the songs below inspire and … [Read more...] about 12 Songs About Winning (To Inspire And Celebrate Victory)

Being in love is never easy. Being in love with someone after the relationship has already ended is absolute torture. Especially if the other person has already moved on and you have to watch him or her be happy with someone else. The sad part is: often the person who ends the relationship is the one who can't move on. We've all been there. And if you're anything … [Read more...] about 12 Songs About Breaking Up With Someone You Still Love