God Put a Smile Upon Your Face

Full title - God Put A Smile Upon Your Face. Exclusive Australian single from their 2002 album, 'Rush of Blood to the Head', is b/w three exclusive non-LP tracks, 'Murder', 'Politik' (Live), & a cover of the Echo & the Bunnymen's 'Lips Like Sugar' (Live). Copy Controlled. Capitol. 2003.
Customer Review: Probably the best compliation
Okay, I haven't really felt the need to review any of Coldplay's stuff, despite a certain affinity for the band. I had to remedy that for this single, as it quite literally brought a dream to life. But I'll get to that in a moment. "God Put a Smile Upon Your Face" isn't their best song. Of course, I can't think of a "bad" Coldplay song, you can really only compare their songs to one another. This song is very melancholy and wonderful, it's just no "Yellow" or "Green Eyes". "Murder" is a good song. I didn't really catch anything that stood out, but I'll definitely give it another listen. "Politik" live is lovely, with a minute and a half intro before they get to the infamous opening guitar. And the gem of the album, the final track. I saw the cover of the single and went "Hm, new import. Bonus." Then I saw the sticker claiming "Contains all new Live versions of "Politik" and "Lips Like Sugar". I dropped what I was holding, stunned. For those of you who don't know, "Lips Like Sugar" is a song by Echo and the Bunnymen, one of Chris's favorite bands. Before I'd heard of Coldplay, I was an Echo and the Bunnymen buff. "Lips Like Sugar", bar none, is my favorite song. And apparantly, Coldplay agrees, since Chris introduces it by saying, "Here we go, this is one of the greatest songs in the world." And he's quite correct. Chris does an excellent job covering the vocals, never trying to imitate Ian's work on the original. the rest of the band plays the song spectacularly, a slightly faster version that the Bunnymen themselves do live. As I stated previously, this was a dream come true. Ever since I heard "Parachutes", I knew Coldplay and the Bunnymen had to do an album together. And while this isn't quite the same, it's still wonderful to hear. And a note to Ian, Will, and the gang: I think hearing you guys cover "Spies" would be awesome.

I do not even know you. I have never met you. You do not know me, yet I will bet that I know something about you. And it is this. You love music with a message. Yes, you do, You cannot deny it. All your life, you have always loved music with a message. So today, I write this article about all music with messages. Over the years that I have listened to music, I have found that music messages make people cry. But that is okay. You will cry for many reasons , and perhaps the best of that is when you cry tears of joy or tears of feeling, the feelings that your words are in that song, perhaps your own message is right there in that song. And perhaps not, perhaps the song is about your friend, your relative, your co-worker, pehaps you hear a song, and you immediately think of someone you know. And perhaps you might think that you might like to know someone like that. Whatever the reason that you love music with a message, this is your own reason.

I write here to day to list some songs with messages, some songs of joy, and other songs of sadness, but every song is the same in that EACH has its own message. Try these songs, and I guarantee you will be moved to tears,to joy, to sadness, to laughter, to stillness, to being stunned, and to being and feeling every bone, spirit, and molecule in your body, but you will feel. These are the songs that make you feel human, and that remind you that you are part of the human race and though we are all different, we are more alike than you know.

Here is my list of moving songs:

1. What is Truth? Johny Cash
2. Phantom 309 Red Sovine
3. Imagine Beatles
4. I Hope You Dance Lee Womack
5. Time Enya
6. The Impossible Joe Nichols
7. Letters From War
8. I Am Woman Helen Reddy not sure of the spelling here , add comments
9. American Skin Bruce Springsteen
10. Dance With My Father Luther Van Dross
11. Speechless Michael Jackson
12. Butterflies Michael Jackson
13. I Believe I Can Fly R. Kelly
14. Who Am I
15. Ebb Tide
16. Amazing Grace by anyone
17. Black Bird The Beatles
18. In My Daughter's Eyes Martina McBride
19. How Far Martina McBride
20. Up Pink or Shania Twain -- Honestly , I forgot who sang this song but it is totally awesome
21. The Star Spangled Banner
22. Savage Garden
23. Daniel
24. Moon River
25. The Warrior Is A Child Twila Paris
26. Lazarus Carman
27. This is My Bible Carman
28. Eye of The Tiger
29. You Are The Key To My Heart Boyzone
30. I Will Survive
31. He Al Hibler
32. La Bamba
33. Our Father Carman
34. No Matter What Boyzone
35. I Love How You Love Me not sure, I tihnk it is Boyzone but probably some other singer ; you can leave a note if you know the name
36. Everything I Own Bread
37. To Everything There Is A Season sorry, forgot the singers here
38. Always Shania Twain
39. New York, New York Franky!
40. Dancing Queen Abba
41. What is Truth Johnny Cash YES, I know that song is on the list twice!

There are hundreds of messages in songs and hundreds of songs that have a real, touching message. Some are strong, some are sad, some are joyful, and others leave you wondering. What is your song. I would love to have everyone comment on what their favorite song with a message is. And if you feel free enough tell me why you like the song; what does it mean to you?

Published author, creator of genuine, unique television shows that air on Time Warner and on Cablevision in New York City. A warm-hearted individual who gives a voice to those who have been silent all along. This author produces television shows about almost all topics that help people in their lives. Many of the shows are entertainment; some are information and resources and still others are festivals, fiestas, and community events that bring all people together in one place in the city or in the country.

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