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893 Songs That Bring Us Together

893 Songs That Bring Us Together

Right now, all music is essential. It's helping us power through this uncertain time while helping us feel connected. We asked you to share the songs that make you feel connected, and you responded! We will start playing the 893 Songs That Bring Us Together Monday, May 4 at 1 p.m. CDT. Songs will appear on the page below.

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  1. 600

    The Police: Message In A Bottle

    Message In A Bottle

    Reggatta de Blanc
    The Police
  2. 601

    jeremy messersmith: Tourniquet

    Tourniquet

    Heart Murmurs
    jeremy messersmith
  3. 602

    Tom Waits: Downtown Train

    Downtown Train

    Rain Dogs
    Tom Waits
  4. 603

    Prince: Controversy

    Controversy

    Controversy
    Prince
  5. 604

    Mavis Staples: We Shall Not be Moved

    We Shall Not be Moved

    We'll Never Turn Back
    Mavis Staples
  6. 605

    Nick Drake: Pink Moon

    Pink Moon

    Pink Moon
    Nick Drake
  7. 606

    The Rolling Stones: Miss You

    Miss You

    Some Girls
    The Rolling Stones
  8. 607

    P.O.S: How We Land (ft. Justin Vernon)

    How We Land (ft. Justin Vernon)

    We Don't Even Live Here
    P.O.S
  9. 608

    Ringo Starr: Photograph

    Photograph

    Ringo
    Ringo Starr
  10. 609

    The Police: So Lonely

    So Lonely

    Outlandos d'Amour
    The Police
  11. 610

    Janelle Monae: Q.U.E.E.N. feat. Erykah Badu

    Q.U.E.E.N. feat. Erykah Badu

    The Electric Lady
    Janelle Monae
  12. 611

    Queen: Crazy Little Thing Called Love

    Crazy Little Thing Called Love

    The Game
    Queen
  13. 612

    Michael Kiwanuka: Hero

    Hero

    Kiwanuka
    Michael Kiwanuka
    "These songs are a mixture of uplifting and sad and heartfelt. They speak to our common humanity and our shared suffering and the power of music to heal." - Jane O.
  14. 613

    The Smiths: Panic

    Panic

    The World Won't Listen
    The Smiths
  15. 614

    TLC: Waterfalls

    Waterfalls

    CrazySexyCool
    TLC
  16. 615

    The Troggs: Love Is All Around

    Love Is All Around

    Cellophane
    The Troggs
  17. 616

    The Magnetic Fields: The Luckiest Guy on the Lower East Side

    The Luckiest Guy on the Lower East Side

    69 Love Songs
    The Magnetic Fields
  18. 617

    Sly and The Family Stone: Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)

    Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)

    Sly & The Family Stone Greatest Hits
    Sly and The Family Stone
  19. 618

    First Aid Kit: My Silver Lining

    My Silver Lining

    Stay Gold
    First Aid Kit
    "Music lifts me up and brings me around to regain happiness and see the good in this world. These songs are pulled from a couple of my playlists titled 'Gonna Be Alright' and 'Sunshine.'" - Christianna S.
  20. 619

    Har Mar Superstar: Lady, You Shot Me

    Lady, You Shot Me

    Bye Bye 17
    Har Mar Superstar
  21. 620

    The Zombies: Time of the Season

    Time of the Season

    Odessey and Oracle
    The Zombies
  22. 621

    Patsy Cline: Crazy

    Crazy

    Patsy Cline Showcase
    Patsy Cline
  23. 622

    The Pogues: Fairytale of New York (ft. Kirsty MacColl)

    Fairytale of New York (ft. Kirsty MacColl)

    Fairytale of New York
    The Pogues
  24. 623

    Van Morrison: Astral Weeks

    Astral Weeks

    Astral Weeks
    Van Morrison
    "We travel to see Van the Man and have seen him in concert in many venues. His voice just does it for us." - Paula K.
  25. 624

    Gorillaz: We Got The Power (ft. Jehnny Beth)

    We Got The Power (ft. Jehnny Beth)

    Humanz
    Gorillaz
  26. 625

    Prince: Little Red Corvette

    Little Red Corvette

    1999
    Prince
  27. 626

    Lizzo: Cuz I Love You

    Cuz I Love You

    Cuz I Love You
    Lizzo
  28. 627

    The Jayhawks: I'd Run Away

    I'd Run Away

    Tomorrow the Green Grass
    The Jayhawks
  29. 628

    Marvin Gaye: Let's Get It On

    Let's Get It On

    Let's Get It On
    Marvin Gaye
  30. 629

    The National: Bloodbuzz Ohio

    Bloodbuzz Ohio

    High Violet
    The National
  31. 630

    The Rolling Stones: Let's Spend the Night Together

    Let's Spend the Night Together

    Between the Buttons
    The Rolling Stones
    "Music is the ultimate healer." - Jack H.
  32. 631

    Miles Davis: Summertime

    Summertime

    Porgy and Bess
    Miles Davis
  33. 632

    Mark Mallman: Minneapolis

    Minneapolis

    Minneapolis
    Mark Mallman
  34. 633

    Talking Heads: Road To Nowhere

    Road To Nowhere

    Little Creatures
    Talking Heads
  35. 634

    Etta James: At Last

    At Last

    At Last!
    Etta James
  36. 635

    Nirvana: Come As You Are

    Come As You Are

    Nevermind
    Nirvana
  37. 636

    Morrissey: Interesting Drug

    Interesting Drug

    Bona Drag
    Morrissey
  38. 637

    Vampire Weekend: This Life

    This Life

    Father of the Bride
    Vampire Weekend
  39. 638

    Plastic Ono Band: Give Peace a chance

    Give Peace a chance

    Open Your Box
    Plastic Ono Band
  40. 639

    My Morning Jacket: Wonderful (The Way I Feel)

    Wonderful (The Way I Feel)

    Circuital
    My Morning Jacket
  41. 640

    The Pointer Sisters: Yes We Can Can

    Yes We Can Can

    The Pointer Sisters
    The Pointer Sisters
  42. 641

    Frank Turner: I Still Believe

    I Still Believe

    I Still Believe
    Frank Turner
  43. 642

    Styx: Too Much Time on My hands

    Too Much Time on My hands

    Paradise Theater
    Styx
    "We listen from Indian Shores, FL. My wife and I are both essential employees. The mix of music helps us get through these days. We especially love Teenage Kicks. Stay safe!" - Richard H.
  44. 643

    Jesus Jones: Right Here, Right Now

    Right Here, Right Now

    Doubt
    Jesus Jones
  45. 644

    Nina Simone: Tell It Like It Is

    Tell It Like It Is

    Tell It Like It Is
    Nina Simone
  46. 645

    The Avett Brothers: Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise

    Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise

    I and Love and You
    The Avett Brothers
    "The fact that there are two Avett Brothers songs on my list speaks to their positivity and ability to bring people together." - Julie E.
  47. 646

    Rufus Thomas: Walking The Dog

    Walking The Dog

    Walking The Dog
    Rufus Thomas
  48. 647

    David Bowie: Modern Love

    Modern Love

    Let's Dance
    David Bowie
  49. 648

    Stephen Stills: Love the One You're With

    Love the One You're With

    Stephen Stills
    Stephen Stills
  50. 649

    Matthew Sweet: Sick Of Myself

    Sick Of Myself

    100% Fun
    Matthew Sweet
  51. 650

    Doomtree: Bangarang

    Bangarang

    No Kings
    Doomtree
    "Doomtree, a seven-person crew on one track sounds like community." - Robert S.
  52. 651

    Stevie Wonder: I Just Called To Say I Love You

    I Just Called To Say I Love You

    The Woman in Red
    Stevie Wonder
  53. 652

    Leon Bridges: Coming Home

    Coming Home

    Coming Home
    Leon Bridges
  54. 653

    Cloud Cult: Best Time of My Life

    Best Time of My Life

    Best Time of My Life
    Cloud Cult
  55. 654

    The The: Love Is Stronger Than Death

    Love Is Stronger Than Death

    Dusk
    The The
  56. 655

    John Denver: Sunshine on My Shoulders

    Sunshine on My Shoulders

    Poems, Prayers and Promises
    John Denver
  57. 656

    Lana del Rey: The Greatest

    The Greatest

    Norman F--ing Rockwell!
    Lana del Rey
  58. 657

    Coldplay: Yellow

    Yellow

    Parachutes
    Coldplay
  59. 658

    The Killers: When You Were Young

    When You Were Young

    Sam's Town
    The Killers
    "No real rhyme or reason to the list. They're just songs I have fond memories of with friends that I can think of during these quarantined days, and I look forward to hearing these songs and more with them whenever this all ends." - Zach R.
  60. 659

    The Lion King Soundtrack: Hakuna Matata

    Hakuna Matata

    The Lion King Soundtrack
    The Lion King Soundtrack
  61. 660

    Jeff Buckley: Last Goodbye

    Last Goodbye

    Grace
    Jeff Buckley
  62. 661

    Marvin Gaye: Got To Give It Up

    Got To Give It Up

    Got To Give It Up
    Marvin Gaye
  63. 662

    Gary Jules: Mad World

    Mad World

    Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets
    Gary Jules
  64. 663

    Tori Amos: God

    God

    Under the Pink
    Tori Amos
  65. 664

    Phil Collins: In the Air Tonight

    In the Air Tonight

    Face Value
    Phil Collins
  66. 665

    Prince: Play in the Sunshine

    Play in the Sunshine

    Sign 'O' the Times
    Prince
    "Music uplifts the spirit, keeps you sane, motivates you to move." - Stephanie K.
  67. 666

    Tame Impala: Solitude is Bliss

    Solitude is Bliss

    Innerspeaker
    Tame Impala
  68. 667

    Roy Orbison: In Dreams

    In Dreams

    In Dreams
    Roy Orbison
  69. 668

    World Party: Put the Message in the Box

    Put the Message in the Box

    Goodbye Jumbo
    World Party
  70. 669

    David Bowie: Five Years

    Five Years

    The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
    David Bowie
  71. 670

    Jack White: Connected By Love

    Connected By Love

    Connected By Love
    Jack White
  72. 671

    Jill Scott: Golden

    Golden

    Beautifully Human
    Jill Scott
  73. 672

    TV On The Radio: Staring at the Sun

    Staring at the Sun

    Young Liars
    TV On The Radio
  74. 673

    Radiohead: Everything In Its Right Place

    Everything In Its Right Place

    Kid A
    Radiohead
  75. 674

    Eminem: Lose Yourself

    Lose Yourself

    8 Mile
    Eminem
  76. 675

    New Order: Bizarre Love Triangle

    Bizarre Love Triangle

    Brotherhood
    New Order
  77. 676

    Ben Gibbard: Life in Quarantine

    Life in Quarantine

    Life in Quarantine (Single)
    Ben Gibbard
  78. 677

    Titus Andronicus: A More Perfect Union

    A More Perfect Union

    The Monitor
    Titus Andronicus
  79. 678

    Feist: I Feel It All

    I Feel It All

    Look at What the Light Did Now
    Feist
    "All of these songs make me feel so human, which makes me feel connected to others by the possibility that they may be feeling the same as me." - Kim W.
  80. 679

    Cannonball Adderley: Mercy, Mercy, Mercy!

    Mercy, Mercy, Mercy!

    Mercy, Mercy, Mercy!
    Cannonball Adderley
  81. 680

    The Replacements: I'll Be You

    I'll Be You

    Don't Tell a Soul
    The Replacements
  82. 681

    Portugal The Man: Feel It Still

    Feel It Still

    Woodstock
    Portugal The Man
  83. 682

    Passion Pit: Take A Walk

    Take A Walk

    Gossamer
    Passion Pit
  84. 683

    Twisted Sister: We're Not Gonna Take It

    We're Not Gonna Take It

    Stay Hungry
    Twisted Sister
  85. 684

    Father John Misty: Bored in the USA

    Bored in the USA

    I Love You, Honeybear
    Father John Misty
  86. 685

    Christine And The Queens: People, I've been sad

    People, I've been sad

    La Vita Nuova
    Christine And The Queens
  87. 686

    Devo: Through Being Cool

    Through Being Cool

    New Traditionalists
    Devo
  88. 687

    The Trashmen: Surfin Bird

    Surfin Bird

    Surfin Bird
    The Trashmen
  89. 688

    Japandroids: The House That Heaven Built

    The House That Heaven Built

    Celebration Rock
    Japandroids
  90. 689

    Ween: Ocean Man

    Ocean Man

    The Mollusk
    Ween
    "I chose these songs because they are all jams that remind me of spending time with my friends. They all make life livelier and are often accompanied by laughter and sing-a-longs." - Eric P.
  91. 690

    Electric Light Orchestra: Livin' Thing

    Livin' Thing

    A New World Record
    Electric Light Orchestra
  92. 691

    Tegan and Sara: Closer

    Closer

    Heartthrob
    Tegan and Sara
  93. 692

    The Beta Band: Dry The Rain

    Dry The Rain

    The Three EPs
    The Beta Band
  94. 693

    John Williams: Star Wars Theme

    Star Wars Theme

    Star Wars (soundtrack)
    John Williams
  95. 694

    The Stone Roses: Love Spreads

    Love Spreads

    Second Coming
    The Stone Roses
  96. 695

    The Raconteurs: Somedays (I Don't Feel Like Trying)

    Somedays (I Don't Feel Like Trying)

    Help Us Stranger
    The Raconteurs
  97. 696

    Elvis Presley: A Little Less Conversation

    A Little Less Conversation

    Almost in Love
    Elvis Presley
  98. 697

    Sonny Knight and the Lakers: Juicy Lucy

    Juicy Lucy

    I'm Still Here
    Sonny Knight and the Lakers
  99. 698

    tUne-yArDs: Water Fountain

    Water Fountain

    Nikki Nack
    tUne-yArDs
  100. 699

    James Brown: Living in America

    Living in America

    Living in America
    James Brown