Help me out - what are the saddest songs you can think of?

[Threehz]

Just youtube Elliott Smith. One of the greatest musicians of all time, sad music that will always make you happy.

[AndrewBird]

The ultimate break-up song.

[blunttech]

lol feelings, emotions

[ak-]

[Texas Toast]

Mountain Goats - No Children

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRP6egIEABk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[quikveedb2]

Also, you'll probably like Nine Inch Nails original version of hurt if you like the Cash version.

+1, Trent kills it when it comes to depressing music. For example;

[PeteD]

Are You OK OP?

Blue Nile - this might take a few listens to garner appreciation

http://www.myspace.com/thebluenileglasgow/music/albums/high-15338

Tan Vampires - not horribly depressing but since I'm here, worth a listen.

http://www.myspace.com/tanvampires

Brand New - Dark, depressing - over looked because of genre.

http://www.myspace.com/brandnew

Yes...I just used Myspace for links. lol

Kodaline - All I want and High Hopes...watch the music video for All I want.

http://www.myspace.com/kodaline/music#!

[chadthestampede]

[Smelser]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vST6hVRj2A

Its not newer. its from the 70's
being from Oregon, ou may not be familiar with the great lakes, and how deadly they are to shipwrekcs cause of how small they are. being raised here I have pulled a few people from Lake Erie, some alive and some dead. everytime I hear this song wich is completly based on a true story, it sends shivers down my spine.

[Smelser]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwp&v=GDA708XlFIo&NR=1

thi one has a southern kick to it!

[BillBrasky]

It might not exactly fit your criteria, but this is just pure sadness.

[e30lov]

[MonkeyMadness]

[TimbyMaTombo]

Doesn't really meet your criteria but watch the video that goes with it and it is pretty sad. This was performed 2 days after 9/11:

Not quite so serious, but....

and finally, my dad's favorite song:

[freeride53]

omg i have some great contributions to this thread.

will poast tmw.