I'm currently compiling a playlist of some of the saddest songs of all time. I've done searches online for some of these, and have found some good ones. But I was curious what my fellow rewinder's opinions are of some of the saddest songs of all time. New Songs, old songs..doesn't matter to me.
Here's some examples of songs I have so far to give you an idea of what I'm going for:
The Cars - Drive Suzanne Vega - Luka Amy Grant - Breath of Heaven Toni Braxton - Un-break my Heart Alanis Morrisette - Uninvited Talk Talk - Candy Type O Negative - Bloody Kisses Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclispse of the Heart Martika - Toy Soldiers Pink Floyd - High Hopes Roxette - It must have been Love Air Supply - I'm all out of Love Ultravox - Dancing with Tears in my Eyes ABBA - The Winner takes it all Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time Evanescence - My Immortal Dolly Parton - Me and Little Andy George Michael - Careless Whisper Guns N' Roses - November Rain Eric Clapton - Tears in Heaven
....(ect..ect...ect...)
...OK, yeah, I actually have quite a bit already...But I'm kinda addicted now and looking for more songs like these. So if any of you can suggest some sad songs that I can add to this list, I'd greatly appreciate it. Again, they can be from any era or any genre...just as long as they're sad and can perhaps summon up a tear or two, it's all good.
Thanks:)
[ 13. September 2011, 13:50: Message edited by: Pyro ]
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Gloomy Sunday, by Billie Holliday. Lyrics below....
Sunday is gloomy, My hours are slumberless Dear as the shadows I live with are numberless Little white flowers Will never awaken you Not where the black culture's Sorrow has taken you Angels have no thoughts Of ever returning you Wouldn't they be angry If I thought of joining you?
Gloomy Sunday, with shadows I spend it all My heart and I Have decided to end it all Soon there'll be candles And prayers that I say I know But let them not weep Let them know That I'm glad to go For death is no dream And in death I'm caressing you With the last Breath of my soul I'll be blessing you
Dreaming, I was only dreaming I awake and I find You asleep in the deep of my heart Deep
Darling I hope That my dream never haunted you My heart is telling you How much I wanted you Gloomy Sunday
go on.... beat that one!
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Yesterday--The Beatles (Lennon, McCartney, depression...nuff said) It's Over and Crying--Roy Orbison (the master of songs that tear your heart out and stamp on it.) Walk on By--Dionne Warwick, Isaac Hayes, Diana Krall, etc. (the depressing Bacharach/David song, even depressing in a version with funky Isaac Hayes guitars) Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald--Gordon Lightfoot (A famous modern shipwreck, they all die. It doesn't get any sadder than that.) Without You--Nilsson (By the end of it, you want to kill yourself along with Harry Nilsson.) Feelings--Morris Albert (Yes, it's a punchline to "name a bad song"--and almost a cliche--but try listening to it if you are feeling anything less than great. It's guaranteed to wreck your day.) If Loving You is Wrong (I Don't Want to Be Right)--Luther Ingram and others (a depressing song for adulterers everywhere) At this Moment--Billy Vera and Beaters (the classic tear-in-your beer jukebox song) This Woman's Work--Kate Bush (forever linked to that unforgettable scene in "She's Having a Baby") Cry--Godley and Creme (great sad video too) Reflections--Diana Ross and the Supremes (so depressing it was used as the credits music for the show "China Beach," a depressing show about the Vietnam War) Creep--Radiohead (so depressing BBC Radio wouldn't play it) Two Out of Three Ain't Bad--Meatloaf ("I want you. I need you. But there ain't no way I'm ever gonna love you...don't be sad." Heck, I'm sad just typing that.) Knocking on Heaven's Door--Bob Dylan (another song forever mated to a movie--and a death scene--"Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid.") The Thrill is Gone--B.B. King ("And now that it's over, all I can do is wish you well." Just killer.) Love is a Losing Game--Amy Winehouse (and life was a losing game for her)
Great thread!
[ 13. September 2011, 12:07: Message edited by: Crash ]
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Hey Pyro .. here's a few to consider.. sorry if I'm repeating tunes others have already listed:
Joy Division - "Love Will Tear Us Apart"
Howard Jones - "No One Is To Blame"
Cyndi Lauper - "Time After Time"
Til Tuesday - "Voices Carry"
The Cure - "Pictures of You"
Paul Young - "Everytime You Go Away"
Cars - "Since You're Gone"
Wham - "Careless Whisper"
Pixies - "Wave of Mutilation"
Men At Work or Colin Hay - "Overkill"
And one of my all-time favs:
"Stranded" by Plumb
[ 13. September 2011, 15:33: Message edited by: Valley ]
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I have always thought this was a sad song. My best friend committed suicide in 2003 and I had to pick two songs to play at his funeral. This was one of them. Now it is a truly sad song but I think you will agree it is very sad song anyway.
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Lynard Skynard- Free bird Its been the main song of the last 2 funerals ive been to, such a sad song but lovely too
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Without you by Nilsson immediately popped into my head, along with All By Myself by Eric Carmen. I hate the re-makes.
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These may be more "sad happy", depending on how you interpret the song....but sure to bring up a tear if the moment hits ya!
1. My wife does picture compilations with songs, usually for new born babies or toddlers. Watch the pics while hearing "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flak....turned up loud.....tears every time!
2. Don't Know What Ya got...Til It's Gone" by cinderella
3. "In The Arms Of Angels" by Sarah McLauchlan
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A personal fave of mine but not well known and massively underrated:
"I wish it would rain down" - Phil Collins
Must have listened to this 100 times the day I left my home town, family and (soon to be) ex girlfriend to begin my Army career.
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John Lennon's solo stuff makes me really emotional.
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quote:Originally posted by cindymancini: "Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want"-The Smiths
"What About Me"-Moving Pictures
What about me? It isn't fair I've had enough, now I want my share Can't you see, I wanna live You just take more than you give
A classic Australian song, probably more known now by the newer generation for being the biggest hit for the first Australian Idol runnerup, Shannon Noll. The strength of his performance singing this in the early rounds of Idol saw him right through to the finale.
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Heard one that I hadn't heard in a very long time..
Escape Club - "I'll Be There"
Always liked it. (More known for their other big tune, "Wild Wild West")
"Don't be afraid, oh my love I'll be watching you from above And I'd give all the world tonight, To be with you Because I'm on your side, And I still care I may have died, But I've gone nowhere
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