#sadsongs

Muse is known for “energetic and extravagant live performances”, but this track is sublime and contemplative.

"I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited, but I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it."

One of the first songs I learned to play on the guitar. A decade later, it has yet to wear me out.

"Everybody cries, and everybody hurts, sometimes."

True talent is when an artist's live, acoustic performances are better than their studio recordings.

This is an old favorite by another Irish great. "Warmer than warm" gets me every time.

At about 4:45, the choir is asked to "sing it by yourself", and I am overwhelmed. Happy Valentine's Day.

"Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry, you don't know how lovely you are", thought every lonely soul of the early 2000's.

A study in heartache and desperation.

The best part of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics opening ceremonies.

"Hanging on, with the faithful." Glen is the definition of passion in music.

I first saw this video back in high school, when Flash was still big. Times have changed, but not this song.

Sadly, The Civil Wars parted ways in 2014.

I like the mime. Especially when he does the "doesn't exist" bit.