Old dog seeks new trick

[Old Dog]

Right, I've been meaning to do this for a while. Here's a short list of inspirational songs I thought of.

I hope people will add to it: and if you have an associated story, please recount that as well.

I can see clearly now - Johnny Nash
There's always music - United State of Electronica (U.S.E)
I am woman - Helen Reddy
I will survive - Gloria Gaynor
Walk tall - Johnny Cash
Lust for life - Iggy Pop
Goodbye misery - Jesse Garon & the Deseradoes (I don't expect anyone else to know this btw)