Wyld Cannon Posted December 29, 2006 Report Posted December 29, 2006 What do you think is that saddest song? I'm gonna go with "Candle in the Wind '97" cause that lady was something. OK really, let's hear 'em. My opinion: "So You Want To Be A Superhero?" by Carissa's Wierd is by god that saddest song ever. I'm almost getting choked up just thinking about it. Now someone say Johnny Cash "Hurt" because I know someone will.
Black Lushus Posted December 29, 2006 Report Posted December 29, 2006 I don't know the name of the song, it's an old guitar instrumental from the 50s...best way I can describe is it's the song playing in "La Bamba" as they announce the musicians' deaths up through the end of the movie.
Giuseppe Zangara Posted December 29, 2006 Report Posted December 29, 2006 Leonard Cohen - "Chelsea Hotel No. 2"
vivalaultra Posted December 29, 2006 Report Posted December 29, 2006 "Colours and the Kids" by Cat Power or "Pictures of You" by The Cure. Also, "Tecumseh Valley" by Townes Van Zandt.
Toshiaki Koala Posted December 29, 2006 Report Posted December 29, 2006 Leonard Cohen - "Chelsea Hotel No. 2" Leonard Cohen - "One Of Us Cannot Be Wrong" It doesn't make you weep so much as it makes you want to crawl into a dark corner of the room and die. Great song, though—who doesn't love a whistling solo?
CanadianGuitarist Posted December 29, 2006 Report Posted December 29, 2006 Sometimes It Hurts by Stabbing Westward.
UZI Suicide Posted December 29, 2006 Report Posted December 29, 2006 Eric Clapton - Tears in Heaven There couldn't possibly be a sadder song than that. When you hear this song played at the funeral of a loved one, it is the worst feeling in the world.
Zack Malibu Posted December 29, 2006 Report Posted December 29, 2006 Sometimes It Hurts by Stabbing Westward. Holy fuck, someone besides me likes Stabbing Westward. Although that's far from my pick for saddest song.
Lord of The Curry Posted December 29, 2006 Report Posted December 29, 2006 What Sara Said by Death Cab For Cutie. If you've ever seen somebody sick in the hospital or had to pay a visit to somebody who's dying this song will break you.
vivalaultra Posted December 29, 2006 Report Posted December 29, 2006 I'd also like to add "Casimir Pulaski Day" by Sufjan Stevens. It's always sad to think about kids with cancer, and this song is just gloriously heartwrenching.
PUT THAT DICK IN MY MOUTH! Posted December 29, 2006 Report Posted December 29, 2006 Neutral Milk Hotel - "Two-Headed Boy Pt. 2"
the max Posted December 29, 2006 Report Posted December 29, 2006 "The Son Never Shines (on Closed Doors)" by Flogging Molly.
MarvinisaLunatic Posted December 30, 2006 Report Posted December 30, 2006 "Mad World" off the Donnie Darko soundtrack
Hawk 34 Posted December 30, 2006 Report Posted December 30, 2006 "Mad World" off the Donnie Darko soundtrack That's more of a early morning or late night driving on a empty highway after a long day to reflect about things song. Hardly the "saddest" song. I'll echo the Cohen "One Of Us Can't Be Wrong" selection but I did hear a Bright Eyes song the other day that was quite sad entitled "No Lies, Just Love", though it is hardly the saddest song out there but just the most recent sad song that is playing through my head at the present moment.
MarvinisaLunatic Posted December 30, 2006 Report Posted December 30, 2006 "Mad World" off the Donnie Darko soundtrack That's more of a early morning or late night driving on a empty highway after a long day to reflect about things song. Hardly the "saddest" song. I suppose on its own its not "the saddest song" but I was thinking of it more in conjunction with the movie. This was a topic on Opie and Anthony a while back and "Mad World" was mentioned..as well as a bunch of other songs I cant remember right now..
Henry Spencer Posted December 30, 2006 Report Posted December 30, 2006 Elliott Smith - The White Lady Loves You More
MFer Posted December 30, 2006 Report Posted December 30, 2006 "Mad World" off the Donnie Darko soundtrack Is that the same song that was on those Gears of War commercials?
Guest Legalise Drugs and Murder Posted December 30, 2006 Report Posted December 30, 2006 King Crimson-"Trio"
Guest "Go, Mordecai!" Posted December 30, 2006 Report Posted December 30, 2006 Something by the Smiths: "I Know It's Over" or "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out"
Ravenbomb Posted December 30, 2006 Report Posted December 30, 2006 "The Shortest Story" by Harry Chapin
vivalaultra Posted December 31, 2006 Report Posted December 31, 2006 A couple more: "Asleep" by The Smiths "Sixteen Maybe More" by Iron and Wine/Calexico "Your Cheatin' Heart" by Hank Williams Sr. "Mother" by John Lennon "All Mixed Up" the Red House Painters version "Song to the Siren" either Tim Buckley or This Mortal Coil (This Mortal Coil is the sadder version) "Travelling Light" by Tindersticks The Entire Requiem for an Almost Lady album by Lee Hazlewood "Always on My Mind" and "Angel Flying too Close to the Ground" by Willie Nelson
Narcoleptic Jumper Posted December 31, 2006 Report Posted December 31, 2006 daniel johnston - worried shoes daniel johnston - scrambled eggs
MarvinisaLunatic Posted December 31, 2006 Report Posted December 31, 2006 "Mad World" off the Donnie Darko soundtrack Is that the same song that was on those Gears of War commercials? I think so. It was also used on an episode of CSI last year.
Lord of The Curry Posted December 31, 2006 Report Posted December 31, 2006 A couple more: "Asleep" by The Smiths "Sixteen Maybe More" by Iron and Wine/Calexico "Your Cheatin' Heart" by Hank Williams Sr. "Mother" by John Lennon "All Mixed Up" the Red House Painters version "Song to the Siren" either Tim Buckley or This Mortal Coil (This Mortal Coil is the sadder version) "Travelling Light" by Tindersticks The Entire Requiem for an Almost Lady album by Lee Hazlewood "Always on My Mind" and "Angel Flying too Close to the Ground" by Willie Nelson Add "Katy's Song" by Red House Painters to the list.
vivalaultra Posted December 31, 2006 Report Posted December 31, 2006 I'd add most Red House Painters' songs to the list. Mark Kozelek is a sad, sad man. Also, "You Were Wrong" by Built to Spill is a sad song, but still asskicking in its awesome gee-tar power.
Smartly Pretty Posted December 31, 2006 Report Posted December 31, 2006 History Lesson Part 2 by Minutemen.
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