Sad songs- We love them- We need them


Hello everyone,

I was listening the other day to a sad song on my playlist and realized their ability to invoke a powerful emotional reaction. Usually about someone in your life. Your children, your special lady or man or maybe someone who is no longer living. I realized we need these songs to remind us life is short and to remember what is most important to us. I thought I would ask everyone to list a song or two that is special to them. It doesn’t necessarily need to be a sad song. I have children so I will start with a few songs that remind me to tell them I love them more often or give them an extra hug or two. 
 

Cats in the cradle- Harry Chapin

Jacobs Dream - Allison Krause 

Hell Is for Children- Pat Benetar

Ron

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Going way back.

I've Got Tears in My Ears from Lying on My Back in My Bed While I Cry Over You
 

 

A good half the cuts on Emmylou Harris' records of the 1970's.  Such as "Making Believe" and "Pancho and Lefty."  And don't forget R.E.M.  It didn't hurt that Michael Stipe simply has a mournful voice. The band itself could musically express mournfulness to the proverbial T. Think of cuts like "Cuyahoga."  How about "I Wanted Everything" by the Ramones?

Queen -The show must go on

Rolling Sones - Angie

Peter Hammill- Alice

Black Sabbath - Solitude

Johnny Cash - Hurt

Massive Attack -Teardrop......

 

I personally love depressing music!  Is that an oxymoron?? Old Jackie Greene (before he got married and had a child), LLoyd Cole - a 'pleasant' mix of depressing and sarcastic! 

Wow, what a great question and as I ponder it thinking of all my wife and I have lost in the last 2 years the list of songs would be to many to list. In short, as much as I love Bob Dylan I just have to stay away from him for a while, as it seems he is talking directly to me. Enjoy the music

No Time To Cry, Iris DeMent, covered splendidly by Merle Haggard. I love both versions.

 

 

I would also add "Tecumseh Valley" by Townes" Van Zandt,

& perhaps

"Waiting Around To Die" by the same artist.

As my memory was jogged to think of Townes, maybe I would consider adding

"Fort Worth Blues"/Steve Earle.

Maybe.

"Jolie Louise"  Daniel Lanois

"Pancho and Lefty" Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard

"Goodbye"  Steve Earle

"Sam Stone"  Johh Prine

(I am absolutely positive that Hair Of The Dog/Nazareth & "My Boyfriends Back"/The Angels should definitely get honorable mention; however that maybe the  Testors talking.  I may reconsider after I sober up.)

 

Pet Shop Boys - Being boring

Alan Parsons Project - Time

George Michael - A different corner

Michael Martin Murphy - Wildfire

Genesis - Fading Lights

Phil Collins - I Don't Care Anymore

Rush - Losing It

Interstellar Soundtrack - Stay

The Fountain Soundtrack - Stay With Me