Your songs bring light into a world that is sometimes so dark.

But which songs bring tears to the eyes of Guardian writers?

This song received fourth place, and brought about the collaboration which had a major role in her career as a singer.

The song was a hit on the county charts for six weeks and brought this former German farming community international attention.

It was a sad ending for someone whose song brought hope to millions.

They used the fame the song brought them to win over a larger fan base.

The songs brought the struggle for civil rights and its activities to a wide audience.

Why does this song always bring tears to my eyes when I listen to it?

The song brought thousands of white kids into a new world.

The song brings in about $1 million a year.