When John was deployed, I listened to a lot of music… and a lot of the same music over and over again. And I know I’m not alone. I put an all call out on Facebook and asked for deployment song suggestions– you know, the ones that speak to you, that you can’t get out of your head, that you just have to listen to.
Here’s what a group of milspouses and milsos– from all over the world, from all walks of life, and from all kinds of experiences– said. (By the way, this list is in no particular order. Every song is linked to Amazon so that you can easily listen for free if you have Amazon Prime, or purchase, if you want to download these ditties!) Enjoy!
- “Home” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
- “When You’re Gone” by Avril Lavigne
- “Forever” by John Michael Montgomery
- “All I Want” by Kodaline
- “Blessing and a Curse” by Angaleena Presley
- “Kiss Me” by Ed Sheeran
- “Silly Love Songs” by Wings
- “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith
- “Moonlight Crush” by Outshyne
- “Hey Pretty Girl” by Kip Moore
- “Carolina” by Parmalee
- “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran
- “Where’d You Go” by Fort Minor
- “Til I See You Again” by Carrie Underwood
- “Home” by Michael Buble
- “Soldier” by Gavin DeGraw
- “Gone, Gone, Gone” by Phillip Phillips
- “Come on Eileen” by Dexy’s Midnight Runner
- “The Dog Days are Over” by Florence and the Machine
- “Babel” by Mumford and Sons
- “Shake it Out” by Florence and the Machine
- “Happy” by Pharrell
- “Hey There, Delilah,” by Plain White Ts, “Love You More” by Racoon
- “Jet Lag” by Simple Plan
- “Come Home Soon” by SHeDaisy
- “Sleeping with the Telephone” by Faith Hill and Reba McEntire
- “You Belong to Me” by Patsy Cline
- “Lucky” by Jaon Mraz and Colbie Calliat
- “Marry You” by Bruno Mars
- “When I Need You” by Leo Sayer
- “Where We Left Off” by Hunter Hayes
- “Everywhere” by Michelle Branch
- “Miles Apart” by Yellowcard
- “Faithfully” by Journey
- “I’ll Be There for You” by Bon Jovi
- “Patience” by Guns N’ Roses
- “I Will Wait” by Mumford and Sons
- “Here Without You” by 3 Doors Down
- “Far From Home” by Five Finger Death Punch
- “American Soldier” by Toby Keith
- “Love Me Like You Do” by Eli Goulding
- “Hello Goodbye” by The Beatles
- “Beyond the Sea” by Bobby Darrin
- “Ass Back Home” by Gym Class Heroes
- “Kiss Me When You Come Home” by Hanson
- “I’ll Be with You in Apple Blossom Time” by The Andrews Sister
- “I’m Coming Home” by Diddy-Dirty Money
- “I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz
- “Daylight” by Maroon 5
- “Stay” by 30 Seconds to Mars
- “Keep Holding On” by Avril Lavigne
- “Better Together” by Jack Johnson
Now you…
What songs do you listen to during deployment? What would you add to this list? Let me know in the comments!
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Thanks for including my recommendation! Great list!
It’s Been A Long, Long, Time – Harry James and his Orchestra… Oldie but a classic!
I have some of the same ones, along with:
Let It Be – The Beatles
I’m Already There – Lonestar
Stand – Rascal Flatts
When I’m Gone – 3 Doors Down
Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly – Aaron Tippin
The Fightin’ Side of Me – Merle Haggard
No Place That Far – Sara Evans
Believe – Brooks & Dunn
Somebody’s Someone – Lonestar
American Child – Phil Vassar
8th of November – Big & Rich
I Don’t Wanna to Miss a Thing – Mark Chesnutt
Coming Home, Pt II – Skylar Grey
Ours – Taylor Swift
Smile – Uncle Kracker
Then there’s the long list of ones I sent on his last deployment.
This is the list I cried over, then sent the lyrics to him.
** WARNING – Country Songs
The Rest of Mine – Trace Adkins
Long, Slow Kisses – Jeff Bates
No Doubt About It – Neal McCoy
What a Difference You’ve Made In My Life – Ronnie Milsap
Rockin’ Years – Ricky Can Shelton
Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
Young Love (Strong Love) – the Judds
When I Said I Do – Clint Black
It’s Your Love – Tim McGraw
When You Say Nothing At All – Keith Whitley
Then – Brad Paisley
The Keeper of the Stars – Tracy Byrd
Amazed – Lonestar
Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not – Thompson Square
I Walk the Line – Johnny Cash
Fall – Clay Walker
Natural High – Merle Haggard
Look At Us – Vince Gill
Breathe – Faith Hill
Cowboy Take Me Away – Dixie Chicks
Your Love Amazes Me – John Berry
I Could Not Ask For More – Sara Evans
You Had Me From Hello – Kenny Chesney
Love of My Life – Sammy Kershaw
Making Memories of Us – Keith Urban
Need You Now – Lady Antebellum
Drunk On You – Luke Bryan
I Love You – Martina McBride
I Cross My Heart – George Strait
Meet In the Middle – Diamond Rio
God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton
Just Got Started Lovin’ You – James Otto
I Swear – John Micheal Montgomery
Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley
Love Like Crazy – Lee Brice
Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band
Love Your Love the Most – Eric Church
Bring It On Home – Little Big Town
After typing or writing the lyrics, I’d add why they meant so much to me about us.
Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx
See You Again by Charlie Puth
“Oasis” by A Great Big World
“Come Home” by OneRepublic
Will You Wait For Me- Brett Young
Even though this is from a man’s perspective, this is the song I constantly listen to when I need encouragement to keep waiting.