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; ...

Raise your hand if you often find yourself in need of a good cry. Okay, all of us? Now raise it even higher if you like to lean into those feelings by throwing on a masterfully crafted playlist full ...

Adele’s new album, “30”, is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us streamed its first single, “Easy On Me.” This song evokes feelings not easily put into words. But we can probably ...

Some of the saddest songs ever written come from the country music library. The genre has always been known for having a sensitive side, even if it's sometimes buried under some parties and ...

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 ...

I was surprised that my favorite music streaming service has a playlist called Sad Songs. I wondered: Why would anyone want to listen to a bunch of sad songs? I assumed that sad songs make you sad, ...

The popular belief that a song can be so sad that it can trigger suicide has a long history. Written in 1933 by Hungarian composer Seress and lyricist Janvor, Gloomy Sunday tells of the despondency of ...

There's nothing like a sad, slow song to aid in a post-breakup cry or be the soundtrack to a bad day. It's a well-known fact that music is made to bring out emotions in all of us, but what may come as ...

We've all been there. Some days are meant for staying in a sad mood, and the best way to wallow in it is with a good playlist, right? For better or worse, 2019 has delivered songs worthy of a good ...