JethroTull Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I'm not a very religious person, but I just loves songs with religious overtones. Some of my favorites, Jethro Tull, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Rev. Gary Davis(gospel) all have multiple songs with dealing with religious topics. Here is one by Harry, not really religious, but I guess the lord must be in New York City...enjoy and may God bless you..... Harry Nilsson - "I Guess The Lord Must Be In New York City" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyLane Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I know you mention George Harrison - my favorite Beatle. My Sweet Lord - sings about Krishna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tangerine~ Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Of course George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord", U2 "If God Will Send His Angels", Sex Pistols "God Save the Queen" Poison's "Something To Believe In", Doobie Brother's "Jesus Is Just Alright With Me", ZZTop "Jesus Just Left Chicago" , but just as influential: John Lennon's "God", Tori Amos "God", and Nine Inch Nails "Heresy" You tube it if you haven't heard the song. it's awesome... and can't leave out The Rolling Stones "Sympathy For The Devil", lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richestkind Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Jesus doesn't want me for a sunbeam. Sung by Kurt Cobaina and Nirvana but written by the Vaselines. Jesus don't want me for a sunbeam. 'Cause sunbeams are not made like me. Don't expect me to cry for all the reasons you had to die. Don't ever ask your love of me. Don't expect me to cry. Don't expect me to lie. Don't expect me to die for thee. Jesus don't want me for a sunbeam. 'Cause sunbeams are not made like me. Don't expect me to cry for all the reasons you had to die. Don't ever ask your love of me. Don't expect me to cry. Don't expect me to lie. Don't expect me to die for thee. Jesus don't want me for a sunbeam. 'Cause sunbeams are not made like me. Don't expect me to cry for all the reasons you had to die. Don't ever ask your love of me. Don't expect me to cry. Don't expect me to lie. Don't expect me to die. Don't expect me to cry. Don't expect me to lie. Don't expect me to die for thee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel With A Broken Wing Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 U2's "Yahweh" is my favorite and holds a very special place in my heart because I wrote a poem 25 years ago with almost identical lyrics. I fell off the chair the first time I heard it! And I have continued to use it oftentimes to begin a prayer/meditation session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 IMTOD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9qwazJUJQA Dylan NFBM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKj_QHpMy6o Blind Willie JESUS JUST LEFT CHICAGO The Reverend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Rogue Frequency's SIEGE OF FAITH about the crusades (or religious wars) is lyrically and musically among the best things iv heard in the last few years: Six years still sieging strongholds Do weary men do as they're told Carrying banners of faith With thirsty blades stained with disgrace Rain of bolts pour from the sky Heaven sent to purify Tunic soaked with their pain I am filled with earthly shame CHORUS You must reclaim holy land Lots of gold in Saladin's hands (I don't believe that Christ needs wealth) Take the heathen by the sword I am the church's overlord (Thou shalt not taste the blood of man) My mind is plagued with doubt As i hear my brothers shout Losses extremely high I can hear the saints sigh CHORUS Heavens cry down at man What have they done Blood drenches my hands CHORUS GUITAR SOLO Rogue Frequency - SIEGE OF FAITH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bong-Man Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 "Jesus is Just Alright With Me"...........Oh yeah ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Rogue Frequency's SIEGE OF FAITH about the crusades (or religious wars) is lyrically and musically among the best things iv heard in the last few years: Six years still sieging strongholds Do weary men do as they're told Carrying banners of faith With thirsty blades stained with disgrace Rain of bolts pour from the sky Heaven sent to purify Tunic soaked with their pain I am filled with earthly shame CHORUS You must reclaim holy land Lots of gold in Saladin's hands (I don't believe that Christ needs wealth) Take the heathen by the sword I am the church's overlord (Thou shalt not taste the blood of man) My mind is plagued with doubt As i hear my brothers shout Losses extremely high I can hear the saints sigh CHORUS Heavens cry down at man What have they done Blood drenches my hands CHORUS GUITAR SOLO Rogue Frequency - SIEGE OF FAITH oops don't think that link worked try this: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea...iendid=69579282 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldilocks Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 In My Time Of Dying - Zep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Prime Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 John Lennon's "God" beyond amazing..no words to explain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 Here's a few... Harrison - Lord Loves The One, The (That Loves The Lord), Hear Me Lord, Art Of Dying Tull - My God, Hymn 43, A Passion Play. Clapton - Presence of the Lord, We've Been Told (Jesus Coming Soon),Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Give Me Strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Black Sabbath - "After Forever" Have you ever thought about your soul - can it be saved? Or perhaps you think that when you're dead you just stay in your grave Is God just a thought within your head or is he a part of you? Is Christ just a name that you read in a book when you were in school? When you think about death do you lose your breath or do you keep your cool? Would you like to see the Pope on the end of a rope do you think he's a fool? Well I have seen the truth, yes I've seen the light and I've changed my ways And I'll be prepared when you're lonely and scared at the end of our days Could it be you're afraid of what your friends might say If they knew you believe in God above? They should realize before they criticize that God is the only way to love Is your mind so small that you have to fall In with the pack wherever they run Will you still sneer when death is near And say they may as well worship the sun? I think it was true it was people like you that crucified Christ I think it is sad the opinion you had was the only one voiced Will you be so sure when your day is near, say you don't believe? You had the chance but you turned it down, now you can't retrieve Perhaps you'll think before you say that God is dead and gone Open your eyes, just realize that he's the one The only one who can save you now from all this sin and hate Or will you still jeer at all you hear? Yes! I think it's too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelectro Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Blind Willie Johnson-"Dark Was The Night, Cold Was the Ground" best religious song ever IMO, haunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 The Harrison song is "The Lord Loves The One That Loves The Lord". The comma's and the quotes made the original post confusing. Anyway, it's a great song on the Living in the Material World LP. The LP followed the watershed All Things Must Pass LP and contained quite a few spiritual songs on it. It was not very well received, everybody probably wanted another version of All Things Must Pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustle In My Hedgerow Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Here's a few... Harrison - Lord Loves The One, The (That Loves The Lord), Hear Me Lord, Art Of Dying Tull - My God, Hymn 43, A Passion Play. Clapton - Presence of the Lord, We've Been Told (Jesus Coming Soon),Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Give Me Strength. One of my all-time favorites. I'm not very religious myself, but I really do love that song and what it represents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigzepfan Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Black Sabbath - "After Forever" Have you ever thought about your soul - can it be saved? Or perhaps you think that when you're dead you just stay in your grave Is God just a thought within your head or is he a part of you? Is Christ just a name that you read in a book when you were in school? When you think about death do you lose your breath or do you keep your cool? Would you like to see the Pope on the end of a rope do you think he's a fool? Well I have seen the truth, yes I've seen the light and I've changed my ways And I'll be prepared when you're lonely and scared at the end of our days Could it be you're afraid of what your friends might say If they knew you believe in God above? They should realize before they criticize that God is the only way to love Is your mind so small that you have to fall In with the pack wherever they run Will you still sneer when death is near And say they may as well worship the sun? I think it was true it was people like you that crucified Christ I think it is sad the opinion you had was the only one voiced Will you be so sure when your day is near, say you don't believe? You had the chance but you turned it down, now you can't retrieve Perhaps you'll think before you say that God is dead and gone Open your eyes, just realize that he's the one The only one who can save you now from all this sin and hate Or will you still jeer at all you hear? Yes! I think it's too late. Have always loved this song. One of sabbath's many finer moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 The Who - the incredibly great "Faith in Something Bigger" from Odds and Sods. Probably a bunch more Who/Townsend songs dealing with the topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 God Bless the Child The Little Girl (John Michael Montgomery) :'( These have religious references: I Shall Be Released, Fire and Rain, Something to Believe In Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 "My Sunday Feeling" by Jethro Tull. On their first LP This Was from 1968. They still play it in concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmsofAtlas Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 The Ben Harper and Blind Boys from Alabama album is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walesdad Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'm not a very religious person, but I just loves songs with religious overtones. Some of my favorites, Jethro Tull, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Rev. Gary Davis(gospel) all have multiple songs with dealing with religious topics. Here is one by Harry, not really religious, but I guess the lord must be in New York City...enjoy and may God bless you..... Harry Nilsson - "I Guess The Lord Must Be In New York City" I know exactly what you mean.I've got to admit that I think that basically,when your dead your dead,but maybe some gospel music just hits a chord with some sort of inner spirituality that human's possess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Blind Willie Johnson-"Dark Was The Night, Cold Was the Ground" best religious song ever IMO, haunting. Almost ANYTHING with Blind Willie Johnson is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Here's one from Rev. Gary Davis - simple lyrics with fancy picking: Mother, don't you stop a-prayin' Father, keep right on prayin' Mother, don't you stop a-prayin' For this ol' world is almost done Keep your lamps trimmed and burnin' Keep your lamps trimmed and burnin' Keep your lamps trimmed and burnin' For this ol' world is almost done Sister, don't you stop a-prayin' Brother, keep right on prayin' Sister, don't you stop a-prayin' For this ol' world is almost done Keep your lamps trimmed and burnin' Keep your lamps trimmed and burnin' Keep your lamps trimmed and burnin' For this ol' world is almost done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Almost ANYTHING with Blind Willie Johnson is awesome! :yesnod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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