Describe a song or piece of music that you like

A song that is very special to me is 'Here Comes the Sun' by The Beatles. It's not a new song, but I discovered it about six years ago through my father, who has an enormous record collection and plays music every Sunday morning.

I first heard it on one of those mornings. I was in a bad mood because I was worried about an exam, and my father put it on and said I'd feel better by the end. He was right. The guitar melody is bright and gentle, and the words talk about how the cold, lonely winter is over and the sun is finally coming back. It's an incredibly uplifting song, and even now I can't help smiling when it begins.

I listen to it in several situations. In the morning, when I'm making breakfast, it sets a positive mood for the day, and I also play it on the way to work when I'm tired. I've put it on repeat more than once when I've been preparing for something stressful, like a job interview.

It's special to me for two reasons. First, it brings back memories of those quiet family Sundays, with the smell of coffee and my father tapping his foot to the rhythm. Second, it reminds me that difficult periods don't last forever, which is a message I needed at that time. Whenever I hear it now, in a shop or on the radio, I feel an instant sense of calm. I've even added it to the playlist I made for my wedding, if that ever happens.