The Avenger Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 is that the one i mentioned about the christmas shoes for her dying mother? the song sucks but it is soooooooo f***ing sad 873262[/snapback] Different song, but same schlock - who in the hell hears this crap and thinks it is a good song? Seriously, I don't know that you could write cheesier tunes - makes me want to barf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Where's The Cure?? 873266[/snapback] I love the song "Burn" from the soundtrack to The Crow, but I don't think that would qualify as a sad song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Chris Buckley's Hallelujah comes to mind. It is his cover of Leonard Cohen. Which makes me think "Goodbye Marianne" by Leonard Cohen is also a candidate. Also there really should be a Chris Isaac tune in there somewhere. There is also Johnny Cash's version of "Sunday Morning Coming Down" which I think Kris Kristopherson wrote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zona Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Definetly-hands down- its Cats in the Cradle. If anyone here has a son, that will surely bring you down. Also, I cant believe no one has mentioned this all time downer. It brings tears to my eyes nearly every time I hear it "Taps" PLayed on a lone Bugle at Arlington National Cemetery (where I last heard it played) I dare you to not get chocked up then, Hah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah comes to mind. It is his cover of Leonard Cohen. 873449[/snapback] Fixed it. Good song tho'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Fixed it. Good song tho'. 873475[/snapback] Who is Chris Buckley then?, he must be William F.'s son, that dude writes some sad things too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLS4LIFE Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Guns N Roses - 'November Rain'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 "Love Hurts" was written and originally recorded by Roy Orbison in the early 60's. The Big "O" was a master at the "slow / sad" song. 872951[/snapback] Wow - I never knew that was a Roy song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivier in france Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Chris Buckley's Hallelujah comes to mind. It is his cover of Leonard Cohen. Which makes me think "Goodbye Marianne" by Leonard Cohen is also a candidate. Also there really should be a Chris Isaac tune in there somewhere. There is also Johnny Cash's version of "Sunday Morning Coming Down" which I think Kris Kristopherson wrote 873449[/snapback] talking about Johnny Cash what about his entire last album? This is a pure beauty but don't ever listen it if you're depressed! The first time i 've listened it i actually cried. "the river" by the Boss as proposed by someone earlier is a sad song but like most Springsteen's songs there's some hope somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Hurt, the Johnny Cash version, it just seems more painful "Brick" Ben Folds Five, come on the song is about abortion, and how his girlfriend wanted to have it done and he didn't...thats sad. while I am at it, "smoke" by BFF too simon and garfunkel's beloved little sparrow (not really sure if that is the name) but the song is about rejection until he dies. goodnight Saigon by Billy joel "Goobye my lover" is a hard one to listen to for me, every now and then I hear it on the radio, and I have to turn...just went through a divorce. agree with that christmas shoe song, I hate that song, but hear every year. LDN is a happy song? the song is about scenes on the street, including an old lady being assulted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 talking about Johnny Cash what about his entire last album? This is a pure beauty but don't ever listen it if you're depressed! The first time i 've listened it i actually cried. 873814[/snapback] Johnny Cash was the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomcat Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 House of Pain - Faster Pussycat I thought of the too....good call.... Clapton Tears in Heaven gets me... Also the Butterfly Kisses song hits me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 This song by Brian Eno has a haunting, meloncholy feel to it. 873174[/snapback] that's a great one. To me a few of the saddest songs in the world have got to be on Neil Young's Tonight's the Night. Nick Drake's "Black-Eyed Dog" is up there, too, and who could forget Dylan: "Simple Twist of Fate"? But my choice: Lou Reed's "Street Hassle." It's the flip-side of the euphoria on "Heroin." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Skeeter Davis-End of the World. James Taylor=Fire and Rain Gloria Estefan=Anything for you Bonnie Raitt-Can't make you love me if you won't Johnny Cash-I Don't like it, but I guess things happen that way. Pavorotti-Nessun Dorma Edith Piaff- Je me Souviens Barenakedladies-What a good boy DANNY BOY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 talking about Johnny Cash what about his entire last album? This is a pure beauty but don't ever listen it if you're depressed! The first time i 've listened it i actually cried. 873814[/snapback] i agree. I really liked his cover of Depeche mode's "Personal Jesus" of that CD but the video for hurt was so depressing as it was released right about the time he died. RIP Man in Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 I'm sorry but the saddest song in the entire world is that "Dear Mr. Jesus" song that little girl sings that they always seem to put on this time of year..... It makes me cry EVERY fricken time I hear it 873207[/snapback] I do well with with that song until the lyric "Mr Jesus please tell me what to do and please don't tell my daddy that my mommy hits me too" then I just lose it. In terms of the song that came to my mind was "After the Gold Rush" by Neil Young ironically because of a comedic movie (Shallow Hal). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderweb Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 What, no Terry Jacks, Season In the SunHarry Chapin's Cat's in the Cradle That silly christmas song about shoes? 873001[/snapback] Holy crap, the exact three songs I was thinking of. Seasons in the Sun, about the loss of a daughter wasn't it? The Christmas song about new shoes for Mommy was just on over the weekend and that still brings tears to my eyes.... Chapin....What an insightful artist. He's been seriously missed............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 "Ronery" Kim Jong Il Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Danny Boy 872953[/snapback] YESSSSS--sad sad sad--but also beautiful and hopeful!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 i agree. I really liked his cover of Depeche mode's "Personal Jesus" of that CD but the video for hurt was so depressing as it was released right about the time he died. RIP Man in Black 874504[/snapback] WOW---that last Johnny Cash album is tough to take. You have to love the guy. RIPx2 Man in Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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