I heard this one on the afternoon of 9/11 while driving in my car. I don’t know why but it brought me to tears, I had to pull the car over. I’ve loved it ever since. For that reason, it’s weird to me.
Talking Heads - City Of Dreams
Another one of mine, this is from a classically trained singer/songwriter who for most would be associated with the sort of pleasant, light pop you’d hear in a retail store. But here, she just rips her heart out, really affecting. The video only adds to the overall feel of it:
Ingrid Michaelson - Ghost (Live From Laurel Canyon)