OK, I have made a bit more of an effort for this one and haven’t just gone for songs with the theme in the title.

Noah & The Whale – The First Days Of Spring. Their entire new album is basically a eulogy for the lead singer’s relationship with Laura Marling. This is a very good track to start any CD with.

The Delgados – The Past That Suits You Best. OK, perhaps some of the songs are on here because the titles fit.

Hello Saferide – Lund. Hello Saferide are my current obsession. I am staggered at how good the lyrics are, especially when you consider that English is not her first language (she’s Swedish). This is a wonderful evocation of teenage heartbreak.

Arvo Part – Cantus In Memoriam Benjamin Britten. Well, it is in memoriam so perfect. Takes while to get going so don’t be put off by the quiet start.

Band Of Horses – Funeral. A great band that should be huge.

Stina Nordenstam – The End Of The Affair. Ahh, you knew I’d have to put some Stina on, didn’t you?

Bic Runga – And No More Shall We Part. Bic is from New Zealand and this is a live version of a Nick Cave song with orchestral backing. Lovely.

Big Star – Thirteen. Because it reminds me of what my teenage years might have been like if I had gone to an American high school. Which I didn’t.

Laura Marling – Ghosts. Got to allow her a response to Noah & The Whale.

Gabriel Yared – C’est Le Vent, Betty. From Betty Blue. Ahh, the memories.

Dot Allison – Tomorrow Never Comes. I have basically included music that makes me think back. This is one song that does that every time.

Edie Brickell & New Bohemians – Ghost Of A Dog. One for all you animal lovers out there.

Nina Kinert – Memories Fading Out. More from Scandinavia.

The Go-Betweens – Dusty In Here. Written by Grant McLennan about going through his father’s things.

Hilliard Ensemble – Requiem Aeternam. Adding a bit of class.

Joni Mitchell – The Last Time I Saw Richard. Sort of fits the theme, I think.

Susanna & The Magical Orchestra – Love Will Tear Us Apart. For all sorts of reasons.

So, there you go. Not the happiest bunch of songs but hopefully will get you thinking.