Songs about being alone have always been effective with an audience, since, let’s face it, we’ve all been there at one point or another during our lives. For whatever reason, the ‘70s were an ...

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 ...

Paul McCartney entered the '70s with the Beatles in his rearview window. They'd obviously be quite an act to follow. Then McCartney founded Wings and saw 14 more singles reach the Billboard Top 10, ...

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; ...

Music can heal you in many ways, but nothing comes close to the salve of sad songs when you’re at your lowest. Imagine Emma, who comes home after a long and stressful day at work, dealing with tight ...

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 ...