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Topic: Please recommend me sad 60s-70s songs
Posted By: Strip Cartoon
Subject: Please recommend me sad 60s-70s songs
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 07:27
Something similar to:
"Down Down" by Cressida
"Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues
"A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harum
"After the Day" by Barclay James Harvest
"Spirit of the Water" by Camel
"Magic Man" by Caravan (this one is the perfect reference point)
"Forever" by Strawbs

I will be immensely grateful for the help of your wonderful community!



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Posted By: Easy Money
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 07:29
Cat Stevens albums "Tea for the Tillerman" and "Teaser and the Firecat".
Moody Blues album "To Our Childrens Childrens Children"


Posted By: Strip Cartoon
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 07:30
Originally posted by Easy Money Easy Money wrote:

Cat Stevens albums "Tea for the Tillerman" and "Teaser and the Firecat".
Moody Blues album "To Our Childrens Childrens Children"

Thank you very much!


Posted By: Easy Money
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 07:34
Here is the "Tea for the Tillerman" album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPHawByQeQo&list=PLE75789A03E25E22A" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPHawByQeQo&list=PLE75789A03E25E22A


Posted By: Strip Cartoon
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 07:37
Originally posted by Easy Money Easy Money wrote:

Here is the "Tea for the Tillerman" album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPHawByQeQo&list=PLE75789A03E25E22A" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPHawByQeQo&list=PLE75789A03E25E22A

Wow, thanks! I will listen to it right away!


Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 07:47
When I saw this topic title, the first I thought of was Nick Drake's "River Man" and "Fruit Tree", but in looking at the choices, especially Nights in White Satin, it made me think of King Crimson's "I Talk to the Wind".



That said, there is a good chance you know that one already. ;)

Welcome to the forum.

Edit. Again a well known band in Prog circles, but another that might push some of those buttons is VDGG's House with No Door.





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Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 07:49
Barclay James Harvest - "Suicide" .... My favourite BJH song, which is surprising considering I don't normally like depressing songs, although it does have an uplifting melody.  Smile 



Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 08:09
The above ones are great... I would recommend many of the songs on any early Moody Blues lp. 
They even called this one Melancholy Man  ;)






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Posted By: Artik
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 09:19
These are so wonderful:
Van Der Graaf Generator - My Room (Waiting For Wonderland)
The Moody Blues - My Song
Nick Drake - River man
Nico - Janitor of Lunacy - this one is not only sad, it's quite intense too
Al Stewart - News from Spain



Posted By: MortSahlFan
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 10:02
Sad songs are my favorite. I can't really listen to "happy music".
I love all the songs listed..

Carol of Harvest - Try A Little Bit
The Beatles - Julia
Curved Air - Dazed
Lily & Maria - There'll Be No Clown Tonight
Sandy Denny - Nothing More
Sandrose - Old Dom Is Dead




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Posted By: Rednight
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 10:54
I find Dark Side of the Moon to be quite a solemn album, sans Money. Variably sad in parts.

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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 10:56
Originally posted by Rednight Rednight wrote:

I find Dark Side of the Moon to be quite a solemn album, sans Money. Variably sad in parts.


A Pink Floyd song that I think might fit well with some of the initial list is A Pillow of Winds.



Pink FLoyd's "Fearless" is a favourite of mine.

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Posted By: JD
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 11:12
Here's a few.








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Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 12:36
I didn't think we were allowed to post whole albums on here. 

Anyway, how about:

Refugees - Van Der Graaf Generator
Take A Pebble - ELP
I Talk To The Wind - King Crimson
Cadence And Cascade - "       "
Lady of Dancing Water    "      "
Lament -                         "      "
Think Of Me With Kindess - Gentle Giant
Memories Of Old Days -      "          "
Afterglow - Genesis
Turn Of the Century - Yes
Onward                      "


Also, I like Cat Stevens a lot but I don't really consider him to be sad (or prog either for that matter)


Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 12:36
White Bird by It's A Beautiful Day (1969, or '68 to some):





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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 12:39
Moody Blues - Melancholy Man
VDGG - House With No Door 


Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 13:51
Technically not the Moody Blues, but the Justin Hayward song that appeared on the War of the Worlds album "forever autumn" might qualify also.




Posted By: Progishness
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 14:02
Practically every song on the Floyd studio albums from 'Saucerful of Secrets' through to 'The Wall'.  [PatGoD was dominated by Syd's whimsical songs so manages to be surprisingly upbeat for a Floyd album.]

Special mentions for: Grantchester Meadows, Julia Dream, Cirrus Minor.


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Posted By: MortSahlFan
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 16:59
Roger Waters - Chain Of Life



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Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 18:08
Okay, here's twenty....

Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Alan Parsons Project - Time
The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby
Harry Nilsson - Without You
Neil Young - Needle and the Damage Done
Eric Clapton - Tears in Heaven
Harry Chapin - Cats in the Cradle
Derek & The Dominos - Thorn Tree in the Garden
Jim Croce - Time in a Bottle
Don McLean - Vincent
Peter Gabriel - Don't Give Up
Kansas - Dust in the Wind
Marshall Tucker Band - Can't You See
James Taylor - Fire and Rain
Jimi Hendrix - Castles Made of Sand
10cc - I'm Not in Love
Simon & Garfunkel - Sounds of Silence
Crosby & Nash - To the Last Whale
Nick Drake - Fruit Tree
Ian Hunter - Irene Wilde


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Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 18:14
Helmut Koellen-The Story Of Life       A song of someone who is living "the high life".....


Posted By: Sacro_Porgo
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 19:46
She's Out Of My Life - Michael Jackson

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Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 20:46
the entire side 2 of Renaissance "Turn of the Cards" would qualify I think
Everything by the wonderful group "Asia Minor", although the second album was from 1980 and the third one from this year!
I'll think of some more for sure



Posted By: Progmind
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 20:47
The Left Banke - "Shadows Breaking Over My Head2
The Left Banke "Dark Is The Bark"

Both on youtube, perfect and underrated sad songs


Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 21:13
"To Be Over" by Yes.  

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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: September 09 2021 at 00:15
King Crimson - Starless and Bible Black
Focus and PJ Proby - Brother
Curved Air - Back Street Luv
Peter Sarstedt - Where Do You Go My Lovely?
Beatles - Eleanor Rigby
Rolling Stones - Ruby Tuesday
Genesis - Time Table
Emerson, Lake and Palmer - Oh My Father
Moody Blues - Question
Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
Love - Alone Again Or
Jethro Tull - Living in The Past
Neil Young - After The Gold Rush
Thunderclap Newman - We've Got To Get it Together
Gordon Lightfoot - The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald
Kansas - Dust In The Wind

admittedly it's just a list of some of the greatest songs ever written! 


Posted By: BarryGlibb
Date Posted: September 09 2021 at 00:24
Most songs by Nick Drake, especially when you know of his ultimate demise.

Not just Tea For The Tillerman by Cat Stevens but also Mona Bone Jakon, which contains Trouble, Fill My Eyes and Lilywhite ....3 of his best sad songs

Also Look Into The Sun by Jethro Tull ...first verse
Took a sad song of one sweet evening
I smiled and quickly turned away
It's not easy singing sad songs
But still the easiest way I have to say


Posted By: BarryGlibb
Date Posted: September 09 2021 at 00:40
I forgot Richard Thompson. A bootleg cassette from his fans was titled "Gloom and Doom from The Tomb"...so his reputation for songwriting was on the morose side.
I suppose his most famous (extremely) sad, many would state, "morbid", song is The End Of The Rainbow
But there are numerous sombre songs throughout his extensive back catalogue.
David Gilmour covered an RT track Dimming Of The Day, which is also pretty sad.


Posted By: AlanB
Date Posted: September 09 2021 at 07:59


Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: September 09 2021 at 08:19
Thunderclap Newman - We've Got To Get it Together

I think you mean the song "something in the air."








Posted By: I prophesy disaster
Date Posted: September 09 2021 at 08:27
In past "sad song" topics, I usually mention "Hey You" + "Is There Anybody Out There" from The Wall.
 



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Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: September 09 2021 at 08:43
Originally posted by cstack3 cstack3 wrote:

"To Be Over" by Yes.  

Great song but I wouldn't call it sad.


Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: September 09 2021 at 12:19
Originally posted by chopper chopper wrote:

Originally posted by cstack3 cstack3 wrote:

"To Be Over" by Yes.  

Great song but I wouldn't call it sad.

Agreed, perhaps somber?  A song about death with an uplifting ending....


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Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: September 09 2021 at 12:55
^To be over isn't actually about death. I can see why people think that though. 


Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: September 09 2021 at 13:09
Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Thunderclap Newman - We've Got To Get it Together

I think you mean the song "something in the air."







they totally misnamed it LOL , cheers for the linkThumbs Up


Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: September 09 2021 at 13:15
Arguably, there've been more great songs posted here than than any other thread on ProgArchives, so it appears I do like sad songs after all. Smile

Guess there are times when we all need to share a little pain
And ironing out the rough spots
Is the hardest part when memories remain
And it's times like these when we all need to hear the radio
'Cause from the lips of some old singer
We can share the troubles we already know

- Bernie Taupin


Posted By: Rednight
Date Posted: September 09 2021 at 13:42
A Cold Old Worried Lady - Triumvirat

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Posted By: Saperlipopette!
Date Posted: September 09 2021 at 14:22




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Posted By: Saperlipopette!
Date Posted: September 09 2021 at 14:42
-I didn't notice that they had to be sad in similar to ways to Whiter Shade of Pale and Nights in White Satin... but although they may not sound similar - I posted some stunning songs.

...ever heard this early Strawbs-tune?

Epic sadness and melodramatic melancholy





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Posted By: Progishness
Date Posted: September 09 2021 at 23:31
Possibly the most downbeat song ever in my opinion.

The End - The Doors




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Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: September 10 2021 at 00:08
^ The End is another favourite of mine, along with Riders on the Storm...


If all of the great songs posted on this thread were put together into one multi-disc compilation album, then it'd be the best album in the world! Clap


Posted By: Progishness
Date Posted: September 10 2021 at 01:01
^An all time favourite of mine too. Their albums 'The Doors' (1967), and 'L.A. Woman' (1971) are sublime all time classics, I find the stuff in between a bit of a mixed bag to be honest.


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Posted By: MortSahlFan
Date Posted: September 10 2021 at 07:57
Catherine Howe - It's Possible


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Posted By: Rednight
Date Posted: September 11 2021 at 08:34
That Falling Feeling - 801

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Posted By: yogev
Date Posted: September 12 2021 at 05:41
 

Shangri La by ELO is a beautifull song.
 
 

Todd know how to touch your feelings.

And I'm sure someone already mentioned it but Epitaph by KC is one of the most emotional song that were ever written.




Posted By: omphaloskepsis
Date Posted: September 14 2021 at 20:10




Posted By: omphaloskepsis
Date Posted: September 14 2021 at 20:19
ABBA's new song made me cry. 






Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: September 16 2021 at 00:45
always loved this one

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=korgis+everybodys+gotta+learn+sometime&view=detail&mid=5261DBF112A0348EC07B5261DBF112A0348EC07B&FORM=VIRE0&ru=%2fsearch%3fq%3dkorgis%2beverybody%2527s%2bgotta%2blearn%2bsometime%26form%3dANNH01%26refig%3d342cb48fd66042839be6d2705d475f0e%26sp%3d3%26qs%3dAS%26pq%3dkorgi%26sk%3dPRES1AS1CT1%26sc%3d8-5%26cvid%3d342cb48fd66042839be6d2705d475f0e" rel="nofollow - https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=korgis+everybody%27s+gotta+learn+sometime&view=detail&mid=5261DBF112A0348EC07B5261DBF112A0348EC07B&FORM=VIRE0&ru=%2fsearch%3fq%3dkorgis%2beverybody%2527s%2bgotta%2blearn%2bsometime%26form%3dANNH01%26refig%3d342cb48fd66042839be6d2705d475f0e%26sp%3d3%26qs%3dAS%26pq%3dkorgi%26sk%3dPRES1AS1CT1%26sc%3d8-5%26cvid%3d342cb48fd66042839be6d2705d475f0e


Posted By: Rednight
Date Posted: September 16 2021 at 09:43
Postcard Love - 801

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Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: September 16 2021 at 10:25
Originally posted by omphaloskepsis omphaloskepsis wrote:

ABBA's new song made me cry. 




I love ABBA's new song too, and it's lovely to see they haven't aged at all, despite it being 40 years now since they broke up. Heart


Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: September 16 2021 at 10:48
Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by omphaloskepsis omphaloskepsis wrote:

ABBA's new song made me cry. 




I love ABBA's new song too, and it's lovely to see they haven't aged at all, despite it being 40 years now since they broke up. Heart



Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: September 16 2021 at 11:01
^ I Still Have Faith in You to shatter my illusions. Tongue


Posted By: dwill123
Date Posted: September 16 2021 at 11:29


Posted By: BaldFriede
Date Posted: September 16 2021 at 13:17
Three sad songs from the same album:












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Posted By: Umeda
Date Posted: September 16 2021 at 20:34




Well. I guess piano is sad for me.


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Posted By: zwordser
Date Posted: September 16 2021 at 21:05
Here are some favorites from my "Beautiful Sadness" playlist that I don't think anyone has mentioned so far.








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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: September 17 2021 at 01:46
Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by omphaloskepsis omphaloskepsis wrote:

ABBA's new song made me cry. 




I love ABBA's new song too, and it's lovely to see they haven't aged at all, despite it being 40 years now since they broke up. Heart


Still a hot group in every sense Smile


Posted By: FloydianPinkRose
Date Posted: September 17 2021 at 05:52
ABBA has held the place of “my all time old favorites” since I started listening to music. The song, THE WAY OLD FRIENDS DO, evokes strong feelings in me and makes me cry, when I think of times in my past when anger created rifts between people I knew, but they made up because they WERE old friends. So it’s both sad and encouraging. I feel that today, regardless of country, government or issues, we can face it together, the way old friends do. And even this virus which affects us all, so many positive things have come out of it despite the horrors. It makes me smile. 😃 Another thing that makes me smile is coming here, to enjoy great Prog and the words of those who truly enjoy it. And of course, the words of Psychedelic Paul, since I am his number one fan!


Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: September 17 2021 at 06:55
Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

^ I Still Have Faith in You to shatter my illusions. Tongue

The footage of them performing is probably from ten years ago or so(if not more). I doubt it's recent. 


Posted By: FloydianPinkRose
Date Posted: September 17 2021 at 07:06
In hindsight, I should have given more thought to the part of my comment that read: regardless of the country, government or issues….”. What I meant is: that within each country, with its own government, whatever the issue, they can face it together, the way old friends do. Not that all countries could come together in unity and harmony, putting aside all conflicts they have, together (as old friends). Nope! Not gonna happen!
Sorry if this is what you thought I way saying. But part about great Prog and equally great words was right on the money! Thanks. FPR. 😃👍🎼🎹🎤


Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: September 17 2021 at 09:49
Originally posted by FloydianPinkRose FloydianPinkRose wrote:

ABBA has held the place of “my all time old favorites” since I started listening to music. The song, THE WAY OLD FRIENDS DO, evokes strong feelings in me and makes me cry, when I think of times in my past when anger created rifts between people I knew, but they made up because they WERE old friends. So it’s both sad and encouraging. I feel that today, regardless of country, government or issues, we can face it together, the way old friends do. And even this virus which affects us all, so many positive things have come out of it despite the horrors. It makes me smile. 😃 Another thing that makes me smile is coming here, to enjoy great Prog and the words of those who truly enjoy it. And of course, the words of Psychedelic Paul, since I am his number one fan!

Thank You for your kind words as always. It's lovely to see you again after our recent Communication Breakdown which was a real Heartbreaker. I was left feeling Dazed and Confused after being out of contact with you for a whole week, but it was probably Nobody's Fault But Mine. I know we've been through Good Times Bad Times together, with the good times being when we're together and bad times when we're apart. I'm back on the Stairway to Heaven with you again and I can say goodbye to the Black Dog depression of last week. 

 I've been following the news about the devastating trail left behind by Hurricane Ida and I was  worried about you Over the Hills and Far Away across The Ocean on the Gulf Coast of the USA. I've  seen what can happen When the Levee Breaks after witnessing the catastrophic flooding of New Orleans back in 2005, when some residents were almost Trampled Under Foot in the rush to escape the city. 

I've chosen the Rock and Roll songs of Led Zeppelin instead of ABBA for this reply, but The Song Remains the Same - it's only the message that's changed.  Anyway, sorry to Ramble On. I'll be thinking of you again In the Evening  and wishing you a Whole Lotta Love for Evermore................. Paul Heart


Posted By: FloydianPinkRose
Date Posted: September 17 2021 at 10:49
Oh, isn’t that nice!! Thank you so much PsychedelicPaul! Led Zeppelin, is a Prog all time favorite to be sure!! And as there are a lot of Prog fans here, all with “all time favorites” I’m going to attempt to share something I think we all can enjoy. A while back someone came up with words, that if you added “Prog” to it, you had a double meaning. Ie pragmatic vs Progmatic. Perhaps taking a well thought out approach to listening to Prog music. This is a Progthora vs a plethora. A Progthora of the best of Prog music. (Hope it uploads ok. This will be my first attempt. (Drumroll please). .
(I love the image with all the Prog album art, so colorful!)


Posted By: FloydianPinkRose
Date Posted: September 17 2021 at 11:24
Oooooops.


Posted By: FloydianPinkRose
Date Posted: September 17 2021 at 12:22
. Try number 2, for The Best of Progressive Rock playlist number 5. On YouTube. 🙏


Posted By: Tapfret
Date Posted: October 11 2021 at 10:12
I guess we are not limiting to prog songs. I would go with either of these.



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Posted By: ProfPanglos
Date Posted: October 11 2021 at 11:21
Cat Stevens, already mentioned, had a great sad song on "Back To Earth" called "Last Love Song."



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Date Posted: October 11 2021 at 11:34


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Posted By: Hugh Manatee
Date Posted: December 13 2021 at 21:45
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJosHRtre6k" rel="nofollow - The Monkees - As We Go Along (New 2020 Mix) - YouTube

Featuring guitars by Neil Young and Ry Cooder.


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Posted By: Hugh Manatee
Date Posted: December 13 2021 at 21:57
Which reminds me of this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMTEtDBHGY4" rel="nofollow - Tim Buckley - Song to the Siren - YouTube

Lyrically one of the saddest songs ever written.

"Long afloat on shipless oceans
I did all my best to smile"

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Posted By: Drumstruck
Date Posted: December 14 2021 at 03:21
I love the sadness in Melanie's voice - so many great songs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__z8av6wvew




Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: December 14 2021 at 08:32
This, basically:






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Posted By: Hugh Manatee
Date Posted: December 19 2021 at 05:20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXutWtF92DM" rel="nofollow - Mickey Newbury - "Heaven Help The Child" - YouTube


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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: December 19 2021 at 05:24


Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: December 20 2021 at 04:41
^ a friend (or should that be 'friend') once suggested that song applied to me Unhappy


Posted By: Jacob Schoolcraft
Date Posted: December 28 2021 at 09:13
A very sad song from 1979 is by Rickie Lee Jones and it's titled "Saturday Afternoons In 1963". She became a huge success as a singer songwriter, but I sware to you...this was a strange song. The piano part is odd and melancholy. The words are not designed to be catchy like many Pop ballads seem to be. The strings are beautiful, it's a short song and it's unusual to me that she wrote it. It's an oddball track from a very successful Pop album in the 70s. ( to me). Without the lyrics...just the composition itself brings back beautiful memories of people I knew who died young and the song has made me feel a very deep sadness or a love for those who I lost in my life. The song also brings back memories of my childhood. Damn! It's a strange song to me! I am not a fan of her music, but that song is heartbreaking in a poetic and artistic way


Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: December 28 2021 at 10:41
Originally posted by Mascodagama Mascodagama wrote:

This, basically:





Nice lp....I need to play my cd copy again....I had a chance about a month ago to buy an original vinyl for $150,,,should have done it. I think the guy still has it...maybe after New Year.  ;)


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Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: December 28 2021 at 10:43
Our OP is long gone but this whole lp is melancholy and has that Caravan/Magic Man vibe to me..one of my favorites.




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Posted By: mellotronwave
Date Posted: January 28 2022 at 15:17
Elbow : Weightless from Giants of all sizes ( absolutely moving)


Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 28 2022 at 15:29
Originally posted by mellotronwave mellotronwave wrote:

Elbow : Weightless from Giants of all sizes ( absolutely moving)

can you post videos or at least a link? 


Posted By: mellotronwave
Date Posted: January 28 2022 at 15:42
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIHV5gm5FEA

here you are


Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 28 2022 at 15:45
Originally posted by mellotronwave mellotronwave wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIHV5gm5FEA

here you are

Thanks!
I hope you'll play with the post options a bit and learn to post videos, photos and links.  


Posted By: mellotronwave
Date Posted: January 28 2022 at 15:45
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEPLld9tXWQ

a live version to help to understand the context,
Watch out , he has a mancunian strong accent :-)
very nice band


Posted By: mellotronwave
Date Posted: January 28 2022 at 15:59
Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by mellotronwave mellotronwave wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIHV5gm5FEA

here you are


Thanks!
I hope you'll play with the post options a bit and learn to post videos, photos and links.  

cut and paste a link to one's browser is not that hard isn't it ? ;-)


Posted By: yogev
Date Posted: January 29 2022 at 03:36
Originally posted by mellotronwave mellotronwave wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by mellotronwave mellotronwave wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIHV5gm5FEA

here you are


Thanks!
I hope you'll play with the post options a bit and learn to post videos, photos and links.  

cut and paste a link to one's browser is not that hard isn't it ? ;-)

there's an option to share the video himself and not just the link.



Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 29 2022 at 04:23
Originally posted by mellotronwave mellotronwave wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by mellotronwave mellotronwave wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIHV5gm5FEA

here you are


Thanks!
I hope you'll play with the post options a bit and learn to post videos, photos and links.  

cut and paste a link to one's browser is not that hard isn't it ? ;-)

sorry, but that's not it... not what i was talking about. 


Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: January 29 2022 at 04:43
Originally posted by mellotronwave mellotronwave wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by mellotronwave mellotronwave wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIHV5gm5FEA

here you are


Thanks!
I hope you'll play with the post options a bit and learn to post videos, photos and links.  

cut and paste a link to one's browser is not that hard isn't it ? ;-)

Insert Movie option, just put in the last part of the video link i.e. sIHV5gm5FEA, then people can just click on the video to watch it without having to copy and paste the URL.


Posted By: mellotronwave
Date Posted: January 29 2022 at 04:58
thanx


Posted By: Philchem8
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 10:28
How about Yesterday?

You probably know many of these but here are some of my favorites from the 60s and 70s I find sad or at least melancholic, (trying not to include those already mentioned):

Rolling Stones: As Tears Go By

Jefferson Airplane: Coming Back to Me

Procol Harum: Homburg, Wreck of the Hesperus, Too Much Between Us, Pilgrim's Progress

King Crimson: In the Wake of Poseidon, Islands, Starless

Camel: Air Born

Genesis: Mad Man Moon, Undertow

Kansas: Dust in the Wind

Tom Waits: Martha,I Hope I Don't Fall in Love with You, Kentucky Avenue (actually most songs by Tom Waits)

Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind

10CC: I'm Not in Love

Chicago: If You Leave Me Now

Bread: Aubrey



Posted By: mellotronwave
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 13:28
Bear's den : Hiding bottles
Suzanne Vega : Luka
Peter Gabriel : Biko, Wallflower, Mercy Street, Family Snapshot


Posted By: timothy leary
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 13:42


Posted By: mellotronwave
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 16:19
Lou Reed Sad song ( i recommend the live version issued in 1975 Lou Reed Live)


Posted By: mellotronwave
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 16:21
Peter Hammill :
German Overalls
Handicap and Equality
VDGG
Lost


Posted By: Steven Brodziak
Date Posted: February 05 2022 at 01:20
Absolutely

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Well, there it is. (Amadeus)


Posted By: jamessavik
Date Posted: April 08 2022 at 09:48
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Lucky Man



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There might have been things I missed
But don't be unkind
It don't mean I'm blind



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