Saddest songs.

[lancs blue]

 

[Paladin]

"When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to know
It is well, it is well, with my soul."

I'm moved whenever I sing this. The author, Horatio Spafford wrote this in 1873. He sent his wife and four daughters ahead to Europe whilst he remained in Chicago to attend to a business difficulty. During the crossing, their vessel collided with another and sank. His wife survived, but his four daughters all perished.

Spafford immediately left America to join his wife in Europe, and he wrote this hymn as he neared the place of the shipwreck.

 

[AJ71]

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Like the Deserts Miss the Rain.
Even after all these years, I identify very strongly with the lyrics.

 

[garfresco]

Its over.. Roy Orbison

 

[Robinho's Subbuteo]

 

[mexico1970]

The greatest voice.

I get sand in my eyes every time I hear that song bud.

 

[mexico1970]

This is a choker. Eric Claptons Tears In Heaven.

 

[give it to gordon]

Sad I think, it doesn't reflect on my relationship with my dad which was great but I do find this song sad

Since my dad passed away a few years ago this song always makes me cry

 

[Banned Tosspot]