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The definition of "disease" is an abnormality of the body or mind that causes discomfort, dysfunction, distress, or death.

There are untold numbers of diseases that can afflict human beings -- so much so that it's difficult to think about without getting the heebie jeebies. The fact is, we will all have various diseases in our lifetime and chances are good that one will eventually kill us.

The melancholy associated with disease has made the subject a boon for songwriters who have learned to use it as a creative device. This playlist examines songs that use disease either figuratively or literally to get their point across.

What "disease" songs have I missed?

Ode To Disease Playlist

1. Cancer For The Cure - Eels
2. The Disease - Echo and the Bunnymen
3. Catch My Disease - Ben Lee
4. Cold Contagious - Bush
5. Shake The Disease - Depeche Mode
6. Halloween Parade - Lou Reed
7. Learning To Live - Dream Theater
8. Industrial Disease - Dire Straits
9. Whippin’ That Old T.B. - Merle Haggard
10. Jesus Is Coming Soon - Blind Willie Johnson
11. Chicken Pox - Booker T. & The MGs
12. The Cats Got The Measles - Papa Charlie Jackson
13. Dyin’ Flu - Duke Robillard
14. Cancer - Joe Jackson
15. Anthrax - Gang of Four
16. Mad Cow Disease - eCID
17. The Enemy Is Syphilis - The Firm Stools