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  • 1.  Seeking songs that inspire...

    Posted 05-13-2026 12:15

    Hello all,

    One of our Teal Sisters @MissERP got me to thinking the other day about music and how it can inspire us. She had mentioned a song that was on her mind that says something along the lines of "I'm loving life again" (Ella Langley). It felt right to her about her current space and time.

    So I'm curious. Are there songs that are inspirational to others? I thought it would be fun to talk about something more extraneous to OVC. Of course, our diagnosis may have led us to these songs however I often find music that has always been a part of our lives has a way of "amplifying" at times of need. I remember a quote from a mug I was given by my music teacher in high school, "Music has charms to soothe the savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak."

    I cannot play an instrument but I can hold a tune and my father is a recreational musician (plays the banjo in a band at 88 years old). My life was interwoven with music so it's always been important to me. Plus for me there's nothing better than windows down in a car, belting out a tune!!! 

    I'd love to know what songs have provided strength, comfort, laughter, joy and inspiration as you've travelled your journey. You can help me invent my new Teal Sisters playlist. 🎶💙

    #Anythingbutcancer



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  • 2.  RE: Seeking songs that inspire...

    Posted 05-13-2026 16:14
    I love this idea! I used to blast Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Patt Benatar before my radiation sessions. I’ll have a think on others.





  • 3.  RE: Seeking songs that inspire...

    Posted 05-14-2026 09:16

    @ErinB you gotta love Pat Benatar. Great song. Love it!!! Love the double meaning too. 💓

    #Anythingbutcancer

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  • 4.  RE: Seeking songs that inspire...

    Posted 05-14-2026 01:37
    I just live for my playlists!!! They have helped me during this journey so much. 
    I have so many songs that inspire me it is hard to pick which has had the most impact. 
    1. Over the rainbow - Israel
    2. Both sides now - Joni Mitchell 
    3.I'm still standing - Sir Elton John
    4. Cherish - Kool and the gang
    5. Palladio - Karl Jenkins
    6. Rainbow Connections - Barbra Streisand
    7, Touch of Grey - Grateful Dead

    This is a potpourri of songs but I love them❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    ��Sara Gatti
    Sara M. Gatti
    "Little by little..." EX.23:30






  • 5.  RE: Seeking songs that inspire...

    Posted 05-14-2026 09:21

    @SMG60 what a great list. I love Israel's version of "Over the Rainbow". It's just so soothing.  I'm not familiar with Palladio so now I have to go look that up. Nothing I love more than being introduced to new music! Exciting. Thank you for sharing your great list. My Teal Sister playlist is building. 💙

    #Anythingbutcancer

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  • 6.  RE: Seeking songs that inspire...

    Posted 05-14-2026 09:26

    Here are some of mine. They've all helped me so far, at some point during this journey. I have others to share but that's for another post:

    1. That's Life - Michael Buble version
    2. The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance
    3. Calling All Angels - Train
    4. Forever Young - Alphaville
    5. Always On My Mind - Pet Shop Boys (this is my irony song 😁)
    6. It's My Life - Talk Talk

    #Anythingbutcancer

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  • 7.  RE: Seeking songs that inspire...

    Posted 05-19-2026 14:05

    So many great songs one for sure is fight song.

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  • 8.  RE: Seeking songs that inspire...

    Posted 05-19-2026 14:40

    @Meinvan a perfect addition!

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