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Elton John turned his saddest song into a heartfelt tribute to Princess Diana. He performed it once at her funeral and never ...

Let’s begin with the obvious: the song that infiltrated every corner of TikTok for months, inspiring other songwriters on the app to duet the original chorus with musings of their own. The most ...

Skrilla's ACL Fest performance was painful to watch, but somehow "6 7" became the 2025 Word of the Year. Are we sad, confused ...

Country music is full of sad or touching songs that are sure to bring on the waterworks the first few times you hear them. However, not every tear-jerker retains its punch with multiple listens. Songs ...

Oasis, Carly Rae Jepsen, Japanese Breakfast, My Morning Jacket, and Tom Petty put out some of the month’s finest vinyl ...

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 ...

Several of the most lauded hip-hop songs in music history have achieved diamond status—10 million sold or more—according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). For these celebratory ...