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What do you think is the saddest song in the world?

posted 16 years ago by andrewwjohnson
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It's a weird idea for a movie, a beer company holding a contest to find the saddest song in the world, but it made me think about what really is the saddest song. I suppose I would have to say "Gloomy Sunday", as song by Billie Holiday, even though it has an upbeat ending (it was only a bad dream). Then there are all those old "sick" rock songs about boy friends or girl friends wipping out in car, motorcycle or plane crashes, shot by a disapproving parent, ODing on a controled substence or found floating face down in that dirty old river. I'm sure you've got some ideas.
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[–] modica 16 years ago

You and I must be soulmates(that is if they actually exist) because even before I read your post, Gloomy Sunday is the song that went through my mind. Scary.

[–] tevildoii-1 16 years ago

Gloomy Sunday is also my choice. The "dream" verse was added to make it more palatable. The other lyrics are a loose translation of the version that was popular in Hungary; the original lyrics were rejected by all publishers on the grounds that it just wouldn't be healthy for anyone to hear something so very, very, depressing. You can check the various versions here: http://www.phespirit.info/gloomysunday/

[–] ruminerpianogrl 16 years ago

THIS, to me, is the saddest song I've ever heard. Although there aren't any words to it, there needn't be any; the music speaks for itself. The description is not quite as specific as I'd hoped, so I'm just going to post a video with the song in it. I DO know that it is a string quartet in b-flat by Ludwig van Beethoven.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LwzvMslu7e0&feature=related

I dare you to listen and NOT cry.

Never misjudge the most faithful
heart of your beloved. Forever yours, forever mine, forever us.

[–] musicchic1985 15 years ago

Funny...Gloomy Sunday was the song that popped into my head when I saw the title of the post. Haven't seen this movie yet. I bought it at a pawn shop...they have used movies 6/$20 and it looks interesting. :)

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[–] hiiamreallybored 13 years ago

My first reaction was moonlight sonata, by ludwig von

It's become cliche, but the pure emotional sadness cannot be denied

[–] MoonPreacher 13 years ago

In my opinion "The Living Years" by Mike and The Mechanics. Listened it in the last days before my dad passed away, and each time I listen I cry, not only for the meaning of the music itself but for what it means to me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGDA0Hecw1k

[–] The_Dying_Flutchman 16 years ago

For an art flick I thought it was worse than a near beer hangover. Wretched!

Nothing is more beautiful than nothing.

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[–] SuzanneIAM 16 years ago

Here's a real beauty:

'Vision of Murron,' from the 'More Music from Braveheart' soundtrack (track 13):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V9G496/ref=dm_mu_dp_trk13?ie=UTF8&qid=1221309374&sr=1-3

It will make you catch your breath, for sure!

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[–] Dr_Funkmaster 14 years ago

For me, the saddest song would have to be "Mad World" by Gary Jules. That tune always brings a tear to my eye.

[–] darrrrrrrr 14 years ago

Llorando by Rebekah Del Rio from Mulholland Dr.

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[–] WarpedRecord 12 years ago

Some great sad songs here — and don't they say so much?

My choice: "Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues" by Danny O'Keefe.