— N.F. Waylon Jennings, “Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)” — When I moved to Austin in 1984, this 1977 Waylon Jennings single about a tiny, rustic Hill Country town was still everywhere, all the time. Like many a good song, it evokes a lost time.
How many sad songs to you have in your playlist?
Self Control – Frank Ocean. This one saved me.
Loveland – Milky Chance. I heard about this song because Miley Cyrus posted it on her Instagram one time.
Lonesome When You Go – Miley Cyrus.
Everyday – A$AP ROCKY.
Say Goodbye – Chris Brown.
Stay – Rihanna.
FU – Miley Cyrus.
Perfect – Ed Sheeran.
Just Give Me A Reason – Pink.
White Ferrari – Frank Ocean.
What songs should I put on my Playlist?
Pearl Jam — “Just Breathe”
James Bay — “Let It Go”
Regina Spektor — “Don’t Leave Me”
Sigur Rós — “Festival”
Death Cab for Cutie — “Transatlanticism”
The Lumineers — “Ho Hey”
Norah Jones — “Sunrise”
Craft Spells — “After the Moment”
Xavier Rudd — “Follow the Sun”
Lucinda Williams — “Fruits of My Labor”
What to name your sad playlist?
Miserable
Waiting and waiting
Yesterday’s Gone
I wish I Knew
Loved You First
Cannot Blame Her/Cannot Blame Myself
Helpless Line
Instrumentally Yours
Bittersweet
Secret of Happiness
What is the saddest song ever sung?
This one has lines that say: #3. “Ringing The Bells For Jim” by Johnny Cash. That’s perhaps the saddest song ever, Christmas or non-Christmas alike. #4. “The Little Boy That Christmas Forgot” by Vera Lynn.
What are the best slow songs?
Memories of Us- Keith Urban
Wonderful Tonight- Eric Clapton
Lady In Red- Chris de Burgh
Unchained Melody- The Righteous Brothers
Nothings Gonna Change My love for You- George Benson
Annie’s Song- John Denver
What a Wonderful World- Louis Armstrong
In My Life- The Beatles
Love Will Keep Us Alive- The Eagles
When a man Loves a Woman- Percy Sledge
What songs make people cry?
Everytime – Britney Spears.
Someone Like You – Adele.
I will Follow You Into The Dark – Death Cab For Cutie.