Back when we still had an easy-listening radio channel there was one piece that played occasionally. It was so sad, it almost had me weeping even though it was beautiful. Of course the title was never announced as there wasn’t anybody really there so I have no idea what it was or who wrote the piece.
Eleanor Rigby. The Boxer. Vincent. Tears in Heaven. Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen as sung by k d laing at the 2005 Juno Awards. (Her other renditions are fine, but this one is heartbreaking.)
My favorite country singer, Teea Goans, has the most incredible, tear-inducing cover of “What’s Forever For”. It’s one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard…and I love the original. I strongly suggest looking her up.
Some Hollywood writers got to discussing music, and one said his favorite song was “Stardust,” and he always got a little misty when he heard it. The second said he had to be by himself when “Melancholy Baby” was played. They turned to Robert Benchley and asked what his favorite song was. “Tea for Two,” replied Benchley. “Whenever I hear it, I positively pound on the table and sob!”
Templo S.U.D. almost 7 years ago
I feel the same way with Neil Diamond’s “Hello Again.”
wiatr almost 7 years ago
Back when we still had an easy-listening radio channel there was one piece that played occasionally. It was so sad, it almost had me weeping even though it was beautiful. Of course the title was never announced as there wasn’t anybody really there so I have no idea what it was or who wrote the piece.
orinoco womble almost 7 years ago
Randy VanWarmer: “You Left Me (Just When I Needed You Most).”
jimmjonzz Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Eleanor Rigby. The Boxer. Vincent. Tears in Heaven. Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen as sung by k d laing at the 2005 Juno Awards. (Her other renditions are fine, but this one is heartbreaking.)
wonka291 almost 7 years ago
The beginning of the depressive Charlie Brown..
Wren Fahel almost 7 years ago
My favorite country singer, Teea Goans, has the most incredible, tear-inducing cover of “What’s Forever For”. It’s one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard…and I love the original. I strongly suggest looking her up.
Kip W almost 7 years ago
Some Hollywood writers got to discussing music, and one said his favorite song was “Stardust,” and he always got a little misty when he heard it. The second said he had to be by himself when “Melancholy Baby” was played. They turned to Robert Benchley and asked what his favorite song was. “Tea for Two,” replied Benchley. “Whenever I hear it, I positively pound on the table and sob!”
the humorist formerly known as Hotshot1984 Premium Member almost 7 years ago
That’s me. I have been depressed for quite some time, but I enjoy listening to depressing music at times, I guess it’s cathartic.
ChessPirate almost 7 years ago
Here’s an interesting read about “Gloomy Sunday – The Hungarian Suicide Song”.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloomy_Sunday
alondra almost 7 years ago
A Christian group called Petra had a song called “For Annie” about a teen girl who commits suicide. That one always makes me cry.
David Rickard Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Turn them on, turn them on
Turn on those sad songs
When all hope is gone
Why don’t you tune in and turn them on
They reach into your room
Just feel their gentle touch
When all hope is gone
Sad songs say so much
Professor W almost 7 years ago
Brown likes depression songs?
MY DOG IS MY CO PILOT almost 7 years ago
If You’re Looking for a Way Out by Odessy. Saddest break up song ever. Listen and weep. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1zZm-UO2RI