Amy Winehouse performs during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela's life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London. Sadness takes on different forms, from regret to depression to loss; ...

Sad ballads often strike us differently as we age, as it’s not uncommon to become more sentimental with each new trip around the sun. We feel like we’re running out of time, and the more distant the ...

Sad ballads, many of which continue to make us cry, remind listeners just how much we all share similar heartbreaking experiences. We connect the most with songs that seem to speak to us directly—as ...