In defense of the sad holiday song. By Melissa Kirsch Perusing painkillers at CVS the morning after Thanksgiving, I should not have been surprised by the telltale clattering of horse hooves thundering ...

Violinist Rob Landes pranks a random stranger online by playing a sad song for him on his violin. The stranger immediately regrets asking for another song. Editorial: Another daylight robbery of the U ...

You would think happy people would prefer to listen to happy music. Lyrics that speak to their positive mood, bringing them cheer and joy. Yet, sad music tends to have a longer-lasting appeal for many ...

You couldn’t get away from the Lumineers’ Ho Hey when it was released back in 2012, but few people knew that the life-affirming anthem was actually a pained reflection on multiple heartbreaks When you ...

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Amy Winehouse performs during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela's life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London. Sadness takes on different forms, from regret to depression to loss; ...

Country music covers a wide range of topics with lyrics that speak to the best of times and the hardest of times. While there are plenty of songs about love, drinking, dancing, and living life to the ...

Following Emilia Pérez’s awards season run, Selena Gomez featured a song with Spanish lyrics on her and Benny Blanco’s album, I Said I Love You First. The fourth track, “Ojos Tristes” (“Sad Eyes” in ...

A timeless classic by Lata Mangeshkar, capturing the fear of losing a loved one. The haunting melody leaves an unforgettable mark on your heart. An emotional track from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, ...

Everyone in Philadelphia would be a spelling bee champion if the final word was "eagles." Well, maybe not everyone. Sorry, Rachel Platten but the Eagles' fight song ...

Who says classic country heartbreak is a thing of the long-ago past? While legends like Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline set the standard for sad songs, modern country music has more than ...

Is Christmas really the saddest day of the year? There’s a whole history of holiday music that explores what it’s like to be down-and-out during the season. Are you mourning absent family members?