Songs that get me (you) through the tough times...

[raublekick]

We all go through hard times, right? What songs do you listen to when you need a cheering up?

I think like Stormy said in her thread, when I am feeling down I can't really listen to anything too happy, so I tend to stick to some stuff that is an emotional mixed bag. Stuff that is happy but with a tinge of sadness or longing, yet reassuring.

Off the top of my head all I can think of is

Talking Heads - Heaven
Talking Heads - This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)
Chromelodeon - The Final Recordings (the entire album)

This Must Be The Place is pretty much the embodiment of comforting songs in my opinion. The instrumentation is curious, joyful, and whimsical, yet the lyrics and David Byrne's voice keep the song focused on what was and may never be.