Sad songs- We love them- We need them


Hello everyone,

I was listening the other day to a sad song on my playlist and realized their ability to invoke a powerful emotional reaction. Usually about someone in your life. Your children, your special lady or man or maybe someone who is no longer living. I realized we need these songs to remind us life is short and to remember what is most important to us. I thought I would ask everyone to list a song or two that is special to them. It doesn’t necessarily need to be a sad song. I have children so I will start with a few songs that remind me to tell them I love them more often or give them an extra hug or two. 
 

Cats in the cradle- Harry Chapin

Jacobs Dream - Allison Krause 

Hell Is for Children- Pat Benetar

Ron

ronboco

Lyin' Eyes - Eagles

The Sound Of Your Memory - Willie Nelson

You Used to Love to Dance - Melissa Etheridge

Step Inside This House - Lyle Lovette

 

@dvddesigner  'Losing it' ... nice one!  One can't help contemplate the irony of the lyricist's final years

Vincent - Don McLean

Seasons in the Sun - Terry Jacks

Tears - Rush

 

That’s the way - Led Zeppelin

Robert would later (with LZ and solo) sometimes write some lyrics where he expressed some quite profound sadness, more in the form of tributes.

@tooblue 

 

Deepest condolences. You are one of the unlucky ones, we usually go first. Wish I could hug you.