Only in the 1970s could you have a song reach Number One which amounts to a soul-shattering plea to the heavens for an understanding of human suffering. Great list, though! This song holds no particular memories for me, though I loved it when it came out. And the wants and needs of a woman your age really I realize, Similar song lists for further reading: 1970s love songs; 1980s wedding songs; 1980s love songs; 100 Best Songs of the 1970s. Boy do those guys up top look depressed or what?? Here’s Where the Story Ends The Sundays. Can someone help..? Timothy, Timothy, where on earth did you go!! Over the course of several weeks, thousands of SoulTrackers Ephemeral, disposable, they served only one purpose—to let someone know "I'm here. And without so much, as a mere touch Yes, we had one in the school lounge. Lacking in the social graces Julie was the first Catwoman to TV's Batman. The biggest omission (that someone has already noted) is "Patches" (and a close second to "Alone Again (Naturally)".). So this is all I have to say. Classic Rock '72-'77. The greatest hit music of all time, with a '70s and '80s focus. Due to the movie's popularity, they went so far as to develop a half-hour sitcom based on it that jumped ahead a few years with the father & growing daughter, but the original premise was just too painfully depressing and it was quickly dropped. “Cotton’s Dream” by  Barry De Vorzon and Perry Botkin, Jr. (Listen here an 80s Disco or Happy Oldies playlist) A fine selection of cheering goldies from the best past! "And it just gets darker from there! He’s going to die soon anyway; can she not rein it in for just a little while longer? Some of the songs you list are so awful that they actually seem comical. where several of these songs were pulled.]. Think of me and I’ll be there. You've got to have some Janis Joplin on a depressing song list. Too bad George Jones' "If Drinkin' Don't Kill Me (Her Memory Will)" didn't get released till 1981, because that would've fit perfectly on this list. You know R & R listened to this song during their ’80s high school days, and so it fit right in to their ’90s love lives. Do not play this at a party as it will cause long-term sorrow in the hearts of men and women alike. Why did He desert me? 323 songs. The Carpenters make even Alice in Chains sound peppy. You definitely need to include "Without You" by Nilsson, A gut wrencher..... Daddy dont you walj so fast. I have posted them purely for entertainment purposes only. Very sad. At the cusp of mega-fame photographs of the Rolling Stones in their respective homes by Danish photographer Bent Rej. 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Nothing tops a good disco beat. This comment has been removed by the author. Top Glenn Frey Solo Songs of the '80s. 7. I can't believe no-one has mentioned "Patches" by Clarence Carpenter. I was a kid in the 70s and am left with this feeling that it was a most awful decade. I know it’s a gimmicky song cleverly designed to pull at my heartstrings – but it works. Play on Spotify "One" and "Ive Got To Get A Message To You" are '60s not '70s ; also, why no Faron Young or Leonard Cohen on this list? We love the song, but can hardly listen to it. Listen to The best sad songs of the 80's in full in the Spotify app. Opinions and Rants #12: Communication Breakdown, Mini Skirt Monday #8: Computers 'n Miniskirts. Classic rock post British Invasion and Woodstock. It doesn't matter if you were around during the 70's or the 80's, there's still a high chance that you know (almost) every word to many songs. Does anyone remember a song "Timothy"? Also glad to see you put George Jones on the list. It’s a sad, sad situation She was 36 when she died. Can not remember the name. :-). My boy was just like me. 9. Similar song lists for further reading: 1970s love songs; 1980s wedding songs; 1980s love songs; 100 Best Songs of the 1970s. Many a 70s macho male strained to fight back the tears when this came on the radio; but, it was a futile task. So, a Pipe Organ is now depressing too? Yup, some of the worst music ever made, and you wonder why so many people offed themselves in the early 70s.check out 1CLUB.FM, they have a 70s lite channel that plays all of these, i listen alot and just laugh now. I was proud and satisfied, life had so much to give I'd add The Who "Behind Blue Eyes" and Robert John "Sad Eyes." googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('Unit6'); }); The world is You can also support us by signing up to our Mailing List. "... Out of work/ I'm out of my head/Out of self respect/ I'm out of bread, "I've just got to get a message to you/One more hour and my life will be through...", "... As she posts another letter to the sound of five/People gather round her/And she finds it hard to stay alive...", "...People tend to pass you over, cause you’re not standing out / Like flashy sparkles in the water, or stars in the sky...", "... And now I'm almost eight as you can see/You came home at a quarter past eleven/Fell down underneath our Christmas tree/Please Daddy, don't get drunk this Christmas/I don't wanna see my Mumma cry...". You forgot, "The Last Game of the Season ( The bling man in the bleachers)" by Geddes. Still, these last words of a dying man are guaranteed to destroy any shred of happiness in you. I didn’t want to include this: it’s too overplayed and so clichéd. We wanted to celebrate the music of the 80s, so over the course of several weeks, thousands of Hard to laugh at the father's challenges of raising his daughter alone when all you can remember is crying your eyes out over those terrible hospital scenes of mom losing her hair and desperately writing a journal to leave her daughter after she died. I'd love to be with you if only I could..." Very beautiful and sad song. While not a radio "hit", you might want to consider the song "Solitude" from Black Sabbath's third album Master of Reality.Both musically and lyrically, it stands as one of the most melancholy tracks ever recorded. Thanks for including "Emma" by Hot Chocolate! Correction: #23 should read Harry Nilsson, not Henry. ‘I cannot believe, today, that the world almost ignored those people and what was happening. Lionel Richie's Greatest Songs from the 1980s. As this list of sad songs demonstrates, there are many reasons to break down in tears -- a broken heart, death, lost car keys after an especially crappy morning. For 15 of the best 70s songs, take a look at the list we’ve put together to celebrate the sound of this era. But as if to knock me down And "Shannon" made the cut because songs about dead pets are an automatic in.Joni Mitchell could be singing about mass suicide and I'd be happy 'cause I love her voice too much. 1970s wedding song list curated by Matthew Campbell Last Updated: July 8, 2020. When will it ever get on DVD?jbfunky - Good Lord, that is one helluva depressing song. lol. “Rainy Days and Mondays” by The Carpenters, Talkin’ to myself and feelin’ old I'm always glad to spread the retro love.joe - Many of these songs are among my favorites; depressing songs can be good too. I sing it when I'm depressed. You missed one: "Just When I Needed You Most" by Randy VanWarmer 1979, "Feelings," Morris Albert-1975https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRaI7ZOmTr4. When it comes to singing about heartaches, no decade did it better than the ‘70s. Songs that are nearly 40 years old are still sung by people of all ages. This one is an autobiography of a man as he’s readied for execution who murdered a guy for sleeping with his wife. Personally, I would include Wayne Newton's "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" to the list....that was one downer sounding of a song! “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town” by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition, It’s hard to love a man whose legs are bent and paralyzed, In the '90s, Allure joined forces with 112 to take on Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam's '80s song. Very good list here including several songs that readily came to my mind... and a few that I apparently need to go back and listen a bit more closely to! She said, “Rocky, I never had to die before, don’t know if I can do it.” That movie freaked me out. Billy Don't Be A Hero (#25) was not from Paper Lace (The Night Chicago Died) but from Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods. But at the top of my list has to be "Rocky" by Dickie Lee. 'For All We Know' always made me want to cry as a boy growing up in the 70's whenever my mom played it.. On Christmas morning a couple years ago, I had to fill in the night shift for the holidays. Few disco songs became exceedingly popular in late 70s and early 80s. 10. Be anything but an architect" - Kurt Vonnegut. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('Unit3'); }); I found her diary underneath a tree. A List of the Best '80s Songs from Band Chicago. In the 1970s, soft rock flourished, but it only rarely had the sugary outer-coating that 80s artists dripped on their songs so lovingly. Wow! It’s no coincidence that this song played over more than one Ross and Rachel breakup on Friends. And started reading about me. 18 Essential '70s Breakup Songs. Other songs about lonely girls (“Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles, “A Rose for Emily” by The Zombies) are sad, but don’t cut to the marrow quite like this one. Reality came around Inventing lovers on the phone. We wanted to celebrate the music of the 80s, so over the course of several weeks, thousands of On the way home I stopped at a McDonalds for coffee and I was feeling alone, what song do you think came on? The emergence of now legendary solo singers like Luther and Anita, and the decade dominance by Michael and Whitney, among others, created years of fantastic new music in adult soul, funk and dance -- music that still resonates today. The words began stick and tears to flow. God, how I hate those 2 songs and damn them both for writing and the record company for releasing them!! Like I wanna die. Being able to string songs and make girls cry, well that is justan art form. My Wedding Songs is a reader-supported website. And what incredible music resulted! Great stuff! And the 80s and 90s had a slew of them. Critics' Picks: Top Songs of the '70s. The levee will break, tears will flow. No wonder I love sad sack music so much.Great list. We need sad songs for the comfort they can provide. Nobody’s home. Alone Gain, (Naturally) is the first on your list. And that's why your screen name is Anonymous. We need sad songs for the comfort they can provide. Of course, this was the theme music for M*A*S*H* (1970) and later an instrumental version for the TV show. ThatRetro-SpotofHouse-n-Garage4DaFreestylers! I love the simplicity and innocence of the 70's when I grew up. This means they too will become extinct. As a child, my musical impressions were formed by listening to AM radio during the 1970s. I think deep dish has a point about "honey". Leaving me to doubt I've just discovered your website and love, love, LOVE it! well I did it to him, now it’s my turn to die. The 70s were about love and peace and war. It was a decade of political turmoil around the world, but also one of incredible creativity, as artists took control of their careers and addressed both social issues and issues of the heart in new ways. Thin Lizzy photo: Courtesy Everett Collection. But it won’t be long, I’ve heard them say, until I’m not around, I had to hurry out of there quickly as I could feel it coming just like a knee-jerk reaction. Now that spring is in the air During the Depression people used cotton flour bags and feed sacks to make clothes, curtains, diapers, awnings and other household items. Are there any Boys Choirs around today? Derived from hundreds of critics' lists of the best music of the decade. Many artists in the mid- to late- 80s introduced distinctive styles of rock, techno and upbeat flavors in the Christian music world. However, “Sorry” is a much more depressing package. Who looks so much like her sweet mother, sometimes that makes me cry. And you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Fortunately I lived through that dreary decade and rocked into the fabulously big haired and gliterry 80's thank God for MADONNA! We love producing flashbak. Didn’t I just mention in the opening paragraph that The Bee Gees were responsible for some of the happiest music of the era? Clouds linger on. THE LATE 1960s to mid-70s were a manic depressive time period in music, populated by exultant highs and soul crushing lows. "There's Got to be a Morning After" by Maureen McGovern belongs here if no one has mentioned it... beautiful song too. For a complete list of 70s songs for weddings, please visit our best 1970s songs for weddings list. I almost titled this post as "Songs from the 1970's that make me want to kill myself", but I thought that might leave this list open to songs like "You Light Up My Life" which are not at all sad, but are so awful that I contemplate offing myself just to end the pain. Music Lists #4: The Top 100 Psychedelic Songs of t... April Music: Bath Houses and Bad Innuendo, Mini Skirt Monday #84: The Trials and Hardships of the 1970s Male School Teacher, Vintage Men's Mags #39: More Girlie Magazines, Mini Skirt Monday #154: Bewitched Minis (Part 2), 7 Reasons Why You Should Buy Vintage Clothing. One I heard way too much of back in the day was "Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. For great art and culture delivered to your door, visit our shop. "Depressing Songs of 70s from Time-Life!" Mike/Kane S. Latranz https://www.createspace.com/3846205. Your blog is fantastic, quite obviously a labor of love and one that I will most certainly follow.Hope you can check out my new effort: The Platypus Maximus Media Filter. CHARLIE MANSON - HOME IS WHERE YOU'RE HAPPY. "Telephone Line", from its 1976 album A New World Record, was the band's biggest hit in the U.S. How could we have all stood by and have let that happen? Now it’s back to two again my little girl and I Bollywood in the 80s. On April 27, 2013, we went to see Julie take questions at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place, in Chicago. Let The Music Play, Barry WhiteCat's In The Cradle, Harry ChapinTorn Between Two Lovers, Mary MacgregorLonely Boy, Andrew GoldTraces, Classics IVPuppy Love, Donny OsmondThe Way We Were, Barbara StreisandHopeless Devoted To You, GreaseWith all that said, the #1 song on this list is most deservedly so - I can't listen intently to "Alone Again (Naturally)" without tearing. Rainy days and Mondays always get me down. Send in the Clowns is tops for me when it comes to depression. Top '80s Pop Singles Featuring Male-Female Duets. “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Gilbert O’Sullivan. All the 60s 70s 80s Songs that reached the charts in those decades. “I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You” by The Bee Gees. I love the sad songs from the 70's, they are really beautiful, moving songs. Kiss and say goodbye, manhattans. The song… Also, "Riders on the Storm" by The Doors really depresses me. I was around for all of this music, being born in 69/70 I had too listen to it all and even today at this late-day period this music totally supersedes any of the TRASH that can be heard daily in the second decade of the 21st century, oh where did it all go wrong, I have my suspicions as too exactly when, but I won't insult any generation, so at least we have this music from all the greatest decades of music, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and even too a marginal extent the 90s (but a very small extent) (: I'm guessing Jim Croce "Time In A Bottle" Was in the 60s, I also remember Charlene "I've Been To Paradise" just saying. The tune would be later used for the soap opera Young and the Restless and Nadia Comăneci’s theme music for the ’76 Olympics. And what incredible music resulted! Bland and uninteresting. Goodbye my friend it’s hard to die Vintage Style #2: Winston Cigarette Pants. The emergence of now legendary solo singers like Luther and Anita, and the decade dominance by Michael and Whitney, among others, created years of fantastic new music in adult soul, funk and dance -- music that still resonates today. In fact, sometimes there's nothing better than a sad song. songs from 70s rock musicians are very interesting to listen to for sad songs .you could try the following as they influenced ny life a lotmisstreated-deep purplechild in time-deep purplewhen a blind man cries-deep purplelove hurts - nazerethempty rooms -gary mooreheartbreaker-grand funk railroadangie-rolling stonessea gull- bad companyready for love- bad companylove to love-ufolove reign over me-the whomisty eyes-uriah heepstill in love with you- thin lizzy (live)parriseene walkaways-gary mooreyou keep me hanging on-Rod steward versioni would rather go blind-rod steward versionchanges-black sabbathlet it be-beatleshey jude-beatles(can be joyous at times)wish i could hideaway-creedence clearwater revivalhave you ever seen the rain-creedence clearwater revivalblackbird-alterbridgewhen i am gone-alter bridge ( live acoustic v0ersionopen arms -journeystairway to heaven-led zepplinsince i ahve been loving you-led zepplintuesdays gone-lynard skynardsimple man-lynard skynardinstrumental the messiah will come again -gary moore-just to get your emotion in checksee me feel me-woodstock version the whowith a little help fom me friends-joe cocker(woodstock)careless whisper-george michaelgoodbye my love goodbye-demis rousseausambapa ti -santana(instrumental) and europai could give you plenty more ,but start off with these they are sure to make you feel sad.but good.TRY IT ALL I STILL LISTEN TO MOST OF THEM EVEN TODAY. Alone Again plays a major role in my autobiography, Waking From the American Dream: 10 Mile. The trend of mixed tapes became magnanimous in the 80s. Singers and music composers started combining gospel, jazz and rhythm and blues techniques, and styles in Popular American forms of music. Top '80s Songs from Hard-Rocking Glam Metal Band Dokken. 6 Elton John's I think I'm Going to Kill Myself comes to mind. I would say the 1980s were the Golden Age of Sap. Spotters: Kadrey, Lefty Limbo, BoingBoing, In 1971, the Troubles in Belfast and the rest of Northern Ireland were in full cry. They do not owe us anything. Um, rocky by Austin roberts,. Turn on your radio today and ne hears the opposite ... frivolous techno music with no substance annexed with some rap star. THE LATE 1960s to mid-70s were a manic depressive time period in music, populated by exultant highs and soul crushing lows. Feel Good '70s & '80s. The single should have come with a packet of MDMA crystals to counterbalance the onset of profound grief. Here are 15 top songs of the 70s. Theres a knock on the door and someone says someone died and she screams then the song starts to play. I have all the records of the 60s, 70s, and 80s . I also get depressed when I hear any song by the Carpenters. Don’t stick anything in your ears. TIMELINE 10 January 1971 - Members of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) carried out an early form of 'punishment attack' by tarring and feathering four men who were accused of criminal activities in, Julie Newmar was Catgirl. Great List! “Dancing Queen” here I come. In the 1970s, soft rock flourished, but it only rarely had the sugary outer-coating that 80s artists dripped on their songs so lovingly. A far, far cry from “You Should be Dancing”. Shallow society. I think of all the friends I’ve known That is the song I'm trying to find. Or was it from the 60s? Try and picture the imagery Gilbert conjures up and your bottom lip will quiver, your eyes will itch – it’s just so gut-wrenchingly sad. Just like the one in our backyard. Man what a list! I think you gotta include "Me and Bobby McGee," which is a bit more poetic than many you've listed, yet still a masterpiece of longing, loneliness and melancholy.Also, how can one overlook "The Way We Were?" #ThrowbackThursday Oldies Pop, Rock, Disco, R&B, Swing, Rockabilly & Blues Legends! Singers and music composers started combining gospel, jazz and rhythm and blues techniques, and styles in Popular American forms of music. For years I've tried to remember the film. 25 'Ride On' AC/DC. The 1980s was a great decade for soul music. Top '80s Pop Singles Featuring Male-Female Duets. They totally remain the property of their respective owners. Man, I wanna kill myself after just reading the list! I'm glad to see 'Shannon' is #3, it was the first song I thought of when I saw thw title of this post. 2. tommy - Bless the Beasts and Children is one of the most depressing films I have ever seen - it makes Terms of Endearment look like a slapstick comedy. I'll make sure not to drink while listening to those songs. The highs came in the form of disco and bubblegum pop via ABBA, The Bee Gees and their ilk. Apparently these two guys ate their friend. ?Even though "At Seventeen" falls into the depressing category, it's one of my favorites. Broke me into little pieces As an Amazon Associate, we earn revenue from qualifying purchases. ", Why isn't Clifford t ward's- 'home thoughts from abroad' on the list. A terrible place to live 18 Essential '70s Breakup Songs. The song "Aubrey" by Bread reminds me of something. “Suicide is Painless” by Johnny Mandel  and Mike Altman. Paul’s later Lonely Girl hit “Another Day” will leave you feeling similarly hollow inside, but Ian’s song will forever be the zenith among devastating anthems for the unpopular. Let the tears rain down, 70s male. The lows came in the form of devastating testaments to inner sadness and existential rage. lots of dad saying how bad the boy was things like that. 1. Since it was based on current events made it even more depressing! Rightly so, I feel! Top 10 Songs of 1985. "My name, it means nothing. Oh but I don’t want to die …. If you are even feeling slightly listless and glum, don’t listen to this song. When it comes to singing about heartaches, no decade did it better than the ‘70s. Earlier this month, we asked our readers to vote on their least favorite songs of the 1980s.Quite frankly, you guys didn't go a very good job. NO! Oldies 80s, 70s, 60s Best songs ♬ Throwbacks HITS - Queen, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Elvis, ABBA By Indiemono. 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