OT: Songs that reference "Religious" or "Spiritual" things

[cullaville]

“Music is very spiritual, it has the power to bring people together.” – Edgar Winter​

 

[Bigboote]

The lyrics of this one are taken from a psalm:

 

[Bigboote]

This is Epica being epic. This is a three-song suite running about 40 minutes. It was written and recorded over about 12 years. (There's a children's choir on part three, many of whom hadn't been born when part I came out.) It's about the intersection of science and spirituality/religion.

 

[Bigboote]

This is nothing like Sara McLachlan's song of the same name. You gotta love a metal band that has a violin AND cello and knows how to use them.

 

[Jackcatscal]

I have not come to testify...

 

[Jackcatscal]

More Allmans...

 

[Jackcatscal]

The album's called "Go to Heaven."

 

[Jackcatscal]

Set out runnin' but I take my time
A friend of the Devil is a friend of mine
If I get home before daylight
I just might get some sleep tonight
Ran into the Devil, babe
He loaned me twenty bills
I spent the night in Utah
In a cave up in the hills...

 

[Jackcatscal]

You imagine me sipping champagne from your boot
For taste of your elegant pride
I may be going to hell in a bucket, babe
But at least I'm enjoying the ride, at least I'll enjoy the ride.

 

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[TerpWomenFan]

Anyone remember "who was better" between fans of the Temptations and fans of the Four Tops? Both were amazing. 1970 timeless classic Ball Of Confusion seals the deal for me.

In the 60's it was a dead heat. The Temptations separated from everyone in the 70's.

 

[meyers7]

Some more Heaven

Los Lonely Boys

 

[meyers7]

Can always use a little Beth Hart.

Spirit of God

 

[TerpWomenFan]

 

[BrianUC]

 

[BrianUC]

 

[Scud49]

Danny O'Keefe: "I'm just a traveler, angel your my ride"...

 

[Bigboote]

One of Phil Ochs's many masterpieces:

 

[Bigboote]

A beautiful depressing one from Emmylou:

 

[EasyEd]

Superstar was already listed, but Andrew Lloyd Webber's first musical was also based on a religious story from Genesis. My favorite from that play:

 

[McFly]

Judgement Day

 

[Ozimoto]

I will throw this one in here. Tommy James has been quoted as saying this song was inspired by the sacrament of the Eucharist.

 

[Ozimoto]

Of course there were many from the musical "Godspell." Here are a couple that I particularly like. First one is pretty upbeat.