Mrs. Plant Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 not sad, but moving in different ways: 1812 overture -Tchaikovsky Jolene- Dolly What it takes- aerosmith (i'm such a girl with this song) Burn down the mission-elton john Wake Up- Arcade Fire Uninvited -Alanis Morissette the ultimate sad song for me: My Way- Frank Sinatra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragster Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 "Abraham, Martin and John" by Dick Holler Has anybody here seen my old friend Abraham? Can you tell me where he's gone? He freed a lot of people, But it seems the good die young, Now I just looked around and he's gone. Has anybody here seen my old friend John? Can you tell me where he's gone? He freed a lot of people, But it seems the good die young, Now I just looked around and he's gone. Has anybody here seen my old friend Martin? Can you tell me where he's gone? He freed a lot of people, But it seems the good die young, Now I just looked around and he's gone. Didn't you love the things they stood for? Didn't they try to find some good for you and me? An' we'll be free, someday I know we'll one day. Has anybody here seen my old friend Bobby? Can you tell me where he's gone? Thought I see them walkin' Up over the hill With Abe, Martin and John With Abe, Martin and John http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b_rqh_NzX0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b_rqh_NzX0 :( that YT link is a no go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragster Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 You've got a friend.....both Carole's and James's versions When you're down and troubled And you need some loving care And nothing, nothing is going right Close your eyes and think of me And soon I will be there To brighten up even your darkest night You just call out my name And you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you again Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I'll be there You've got a friend If the sky above you Grows dark and full of clouds And that old north wind begins to blow Keep your head together And call my name out loud Soon you'll hear me knocking at your door You just call out my name And you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I'll be there Ain't it good to know that you've got a friend When people can be so cold They'll hurt you, and desert you And take your soul if you let them Oh, but don't you let them You just call out my name And you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you again Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I'll be there You've got a friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissandra Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 'Things Ain't Like They Used To Be' - the Black Keys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 "That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be" Carly Simon ~ Music ---and--- Jacob Brackman ~ Lyrics "That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be" My father sits at night with no lights on His cigarette glows in the dark. The living room is still; I walk by, no remark. I tiptoe past the master bedroom where My mother reads her magazines. I hear her call sweet dreams, But I forgot how to dream. But you say it's time we moved in together And raised a family of our own, you and me - Well, that's the way I've always heard it should be: You want to marry me, we'll marry. My friends from college they're all married now; They have their houses and their lawns. They have their silent noons, Tearful nights, angry dawns. Their children hate them for the things they're not; They hate themselves for what they are- And yet they drink, they laugh, Close the wound, hide the scar. But you say it's time we moved in together And raised a family of our own, you and me - Well, that's the way I've always heard it should be: You want to marry me, we'll marry. You say we can keep our love alive Babe - all I know is what I see - The couples cling and claw And drown in love's debris. You say we'll soar like two birds through the clouds, But soon you'll cage me on your shelf - I'll never learn to be just me first By myself. Well O.K., it's time we moved in together And raised a family of our own, you and me - Well, that's the way I've always heard it should be, You want to marry me, we'll marry, We'll marry. That is such a beautiful song! I have always liked Carly Simon. You've got a friend.....both Carole's and James's versions When you're down and troubled And you need some loving care And nothing, nothing is going right Close your eyes and think of me And soon I will be there To brighten up even your darkest night You just call out my name And you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you again Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I'll be there You've got a friend If the sky above you Grows dark and full of clouds And that old north wind begins to blow Keep your head together And call my name out loud Soon you'll hear me knocking at your door You just call out my name And you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I'll be there Ain't it good to know that you've got a friend When people can be so cold They'll hurt you, and desert you And take your soul if you let them Oh, but don't you let them You just call out my name And you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you again Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I'll be there You've got a friend I like that one too! I love James Taylor and Carole King. I don't find the song really sad so much, but very moving. Other sad songs that get to me are: The Living Years-Mike and the Mechanics Songbird-Fleetwood Mac Landslide-Fleetwood Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzzoso Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I just perused all of the posts to this topic looking to see if anyone posted the one song that comes to my mind when I read what the topic was. I don't think anyone mentioned the song I am about to name. As much as I love Led Zeppelin and "Classic" Rock and Roll in general, I think that this may "take the cake" and be one of the great and most depressing songs of all-time (my Opinion): "I Can't Live (If Living is Without You)" by Badfinger or Harry Nillson or Air Supply or whoever wrote this song. Badfinger, I suppose. Although I think that most people who know this song know the Air Supply version. I just listened to all three versions on YouTube (as I am posting my comment) and I have to say that I like all three versions. If you choose, decide for yourself. If you consider sad (and depressing) to somehow co-exist than I think this is the saddest song that I can think of. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppphead Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Beethoven's Moonlight sonata IMO is the most moving piece of music ever written. Beethoven composed it for his chick but her father was such a bastard..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles kills me everytime, as does his "I Love You So Much" & "Hard Times". "Crying" by Roy Orbison is up there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Elvis Presley-Always On My Mind Jake Owen - Startin' With Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeO Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 DOUBLE My 9 year-old son who loves rap and hip-hop turned me on to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Kenny Chesney - There Goes My Life This one really gets to me!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr66 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 'Angel' - Sarah McLachlan The version on the single disc "Mirrorball" album is the definitive one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Especially since she cries when she sings it :'( I've seen it live and it was really powerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conneyfogle Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Ok so it's more meaningful to me This is my ex singing 'I'll remember you' sorry about the poor sound, I'm waiting for her to send me some new recordings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 (edited) So many good ones on here! Speaking of Tim McGraw...this one does it for me Tim McGraw: Don't take the girl Edited February 6, 2010 by Deborah J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 "Skin" - Rascal Flatts Official Music Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhnU9IYTD9c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conneyfogle Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 You can't get sadder than a blind man crying! can you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor86 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Kenny Chesney's "Don't blink". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I can't listen to these without getting teary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvISU1xPazg and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor86 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Is anybody noticing a country/western theme here? Here's a pop number from the '70s: "It's too late, baby, it's too late, though we really did try to make it..." --from I can't remember who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Is anybody noticing a country/western theme here? Here's a pop number from the '70s: "It's too late, baby, it's too late, though we really did try to make it..." --from I can't remember who. Carole King; that's another good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erings Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 (edited) Not sad, but moving. It gives me goosebumps!! edited trying to embed the video - no go. Edited February 8, 2010 by erings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylore Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 (edited) "Never Let Go" and "Lay You Down" by Hanson. I cry every time I hear either of them. The first is about a loved one dying of cancer and the second is about a father having to bury his child that has died from AIDS. SO SAD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYWdaiND6hA Edited February 8, 2010 by Taylore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Neville Brothers - Tell it like it is Percy Sledge- When a Man Loves a Woman--THIS ONE has to be one of the best!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWNsyossf6s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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