Some songs from the '80s truly embody the don't you forget about me mantra. They may not be top of mind anymore, but somehow you still remember every lyric—even if you have no idea why. So grab your ...

In the 1980s, a lot of metal bands were content to sing about sex, drugs, partying and banging your head senseless — but not all of them, as you'll see in the following list of 11 '80s metal songs ...

Songs can be confusing. The sad song with a fun melody combination is particularly lethal, especially if you’re not paying attention. Here are a few 80s jams that you probably didn’t realize were that ...

Just when you thought the 1980s were over, these 1990s bands brought the music of the decade back for another round. At times, the desire for a '90s band to turn the clock back 10 or so years has been ...

Olivia Rodrigo is slowly revealing details about her upcoming third album, telling British Vogue in a new cover story that it’s full of “sad love songs.” The 23-year-old pop star’s follow-up to 2023’s ...

In 1981, Ricky Skaggs had his first solo hit single at radio, with “Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’.” Throughout the 80s, Skaggs had hit after hit at radio, with songs like “Country Boy”, “Cajun Moon”, ...

A beloved ’80s singer known for a No. 1 hit song would have turned 67 yesterday. Fans remember her legacy and lasting impact on music after her tragic passing. The iconic '80s singer Irene Cara would ...

A member of a beloved rock band recently revealed a music superstar unexpectedly gave the band one of its biggest songs. But the connection went beyond that. “He would come to our shows and sit in,” ...

In defense of the sad holiday song. By Melissa Kirsch Perusing painkillers at CVS the morning after Thanksgiving, I should not have been surprised by the telltale clattering of horse hooves thundering ...

You would think happy people would prefer to listen to happy music. Lyrics that speak to their positive mood, bringing them cheer and joy. Yet, sad music tends to have a longer-lasting appeal for many ...