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

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Pet Shop Boys - Being boring

Alan Parsons Project - Time

George Michael - A different corner

Michael Martin Murphy - Wildfire

"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.)

 

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.