It's country, not blues but the two genres have the same origins so maybe if the fiddle doesn't bother you you'll like it. Pretty much the saddest song I've heard with the possible exception of taps.
I've always stressed SECRET MACHINES. For sadness, their second album, Ten Silver Drops.
first song has actually made me tear up on different occasions. I think its b/c i'm fully aware of where the band was at that point, and how shitty it must have been, and to think of my own personal conflicts at any given time.
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my favorite sad ones:
long black veil
give my love to rose
send a picture of mother
Also Fred Jones Pt 2 by Ben Folds
Anything by Starsailor
The Lighthouse's Tale by Nickel Creek
Lighthouse is one that is really great. Or the Intro to their album "GoodBye Blues"
It's country, not blues but the two genres have the same origins so maybe if the fiddle doesn't bother you you'll like it. Pretty much the saddest song I've heard with the possible exception of taps.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bClxir4ElIg
That being said, their lyrics are in a made up language so you can interpret the song for yourself (or something)... so maybe I'm just emo ;p
Ólafur Arnalds has some pretty sad songs.
Edit: And yeah, definitely agree with Sigur Ros. I'm sure if there was a 'Happy Music Thread' they'd be there too.
And moreso
http://zealous1.com/dc/collaboc1de/09%20Happy.mp3
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And I can't believe no one has mentioned Bessie Smith yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ7S2w6v2No
Not to mention Billie Holiday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUtPODn7cCc
first song has actually made me tear up on different occasions. I think its b/c i'm fully aware of where the band was at that point, and how shitty it must have been, and to think of my own personal conflicts at any given time.
Black Label Society- Last Goodbye, it brings a friggin tear to me eye every time i hear it.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LXakmEsxhE0
Unhappy-The Salads, it's just a good song. I don' know if it's what your looking for...but.
An One more.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=60GJJCkqn3Q
Ashes Divide- Too Late...
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Wheat Kings: Tragically Hip
Estranged, November Rain and Don't cry.