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Pretty Songs I Like

These are generally some of my favorite songs. I like pretty songs, so most of these should be guaranteed listens of beauty.

- Jim Putnam

Tracks

1. Leonard Cohen - Sisters of Mercy

I'm crushed every listen when the bell-type instrument gradually comes in. One of Leonard's classics.

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2. Leonard Cohen - Famous blue raincoat

The lyrics to this song are my favorite.

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3. Dennis Wilson - Moonshine

This is a gorgeous epic from the Beach Boy with the pretty voice. Sounds like he's dying... I guess he was.

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4. J.J. Cale - The old man and me

I've always wanted to learn how to play this song.

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5. Lilys - Will My Lord Be Gardening

A Kurt Heasley pop masterpiece.

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6. Sigur Ros - Vaka

I don't know the titles, but holy sh*t...

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7. Lambchop - My Blue Wave

Strange and beautiful... A gorgeous recording.

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8. Can - Bel Air

This is an epic beauty.

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9. John Prine - Christmas In Prison

John Prine could make a happy song sound sad and pretty.

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10. Lilys - Day Of The Monkey

This whole record is one amazing song after the next.

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11. Faust - Jennifer

Amazing atmosphere with intriguing lyrics.

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12. Chris Bell - I Am The Cosmos

Haunting and painfully beautiful. Sounds like he's crying while singing.

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13. The Beach Boys - Little Bird

I don't understand why Dennis Wilson didn't sing more Beach Boys songs.

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14. The New Pornographers - The Bones of an Idol

I just saw them at All Tomorrow's Parties and they kicked my ass.

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15. Neil Young - Will to Love

Pure camping on the beach bliss.

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16. Nick Drake - Fly

Makes me want to stare out the window for days.

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17. Gal Costa & Caetano Veloso - Coracao Vagabundo

Opens the Domingo record, in which every song is gorgeous.

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18. Mogwai - Burn Girl Prom Queen

Every song on this EP is amazing.

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19. Pink Floyd - Fearless

Inspiring.

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20. Frank Sinatra - It Was A Very Good Year

This is from the concept album September of My Years. My favorite.

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