UPDATE: The winner is…Ann Ivey!
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Do you ever need a good cry?
Sometimes, I do.
Today, it is dark and rainy. The perfect setting for the broken-hearted protagonist staring out the window with tears running down their face. Yeah- I am that author. I love to write those scenes that make the tears flow, that make you feel. The ones that make you keep reading but you are hurting. Better known as “The Good Stuff.”
When I need to inflict that hurt upon my characters or I feel the emotions building up—I put on this playlist and I let my emotions flow.
The songs are in no particular order and I limited myself to one per artist.
- “I Can’t Make You Love Me” (Live Version from iTunes Festival 2011) by Adele.
To me, Adele is the Queen of Sad. However, there is something about this song being live and the vulnerability that I sense in her voice- instant tears.
- “Colorblind” by the Cast of Glee
The words! “I only see gray.” I love the imagery in this song.
- “I Can’t Tell You Why” by the Eagles
True story- I listened to this song on repeat when I was going through a break-up in college. It was my first adult break-up and Timothy B. Schmit’s voice is achingly sweet as he sings about the feelings of frustration and helplessness.
- “i hate u, i love u” by gnash
Who hasn’t been stuck in this circle? This song speaks to the aggravation that you feel.
- “Burning House” by Cam
I saw the artist perform this song on an awards show. It was stark and full of pain. Too little, too late.
- “Hurt” by Johnny Cash
Is this a love song? A tale of drug abuse? Pain set to music? I would answer affirmative to all the above. The perfect pairing of Cash’s roughened voice to the angry, sorrowful lyrics
- “Yesterday, When I Was Young” by Shirley Bassey
Such a powerful, smooth voice singing about loss and reflection. Dim the lights, sip your favorite beverage, and remember.
- “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars
The first time I heard this song, I wrote an entire book in my head that became You Only. A list of the simple regrets that soon become a huge problem.
- “Black” by Pearl Jam
Life and love are never simple. We can grow from pain and learn from our mistakes.
- “And So It Goes” by Billy Joel
This is a great example of The Piano Man’s skill. The simple words paint a poignant picture of doomed love.
Grab your box of tissues, lock the door, and let go.
To win an e-book copy of one of my books (your choice) please comment below with your favorite sad song.
About the Author
Melanie Jayne has the best life. She spends her days chatting with feisty females, waking up to sexy men, eating chocolate, and wearing pajamas. Her books predominantly feature characters over the age of thirty-five, facing life head-on. They are woman-positive and advocate empowerment.
As M. Jayne she has been tasked with telling the tales of The Novus Pack. Where a human is dumped on a werewolf pack.
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It’s a oldies but goodies, tell Laura I love her, can’t remember who sings, leader of the pack the shangralas
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This song always reminds me of my ex – “After The Love Has Gone” by Earth Wind & Fire
There are 2 others that never fail to bring tears –
I’ve Done Enough Dying Today” by Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers
“At This Moment” by Billy Vera & The Beaters
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Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton.
I am not the only one by SamSmith.
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“D-I-V-O-R-C-E” – Tammy Wynette
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There is one called sad song.
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Somewhere in My Broken Heart by Billy Dean.
And in my teenage angst, I played Air Supply’s Greatest Hits ALL. The. Time! I’m sure my family was happy when I got out of that phase. LOL
Thanks for the chance.
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I sob with Adele in I Can’t Make You Love Me. Another favorite although older is The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand.