(NEXSTAR) – “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is already more melancholy than most classic Christmas songs, but its earlier version was a downright ...

While people's individual experiences are different, many music listeners can find common ground in the lyrics or tune of a ...

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; ...

I love sad songs. Whether or not I am, in fact, sad in that moment, melancholy music has always struck a chord with me. Most of my all-time favorite records are late night, punch drunk confessionals: ...

The song “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is a holiday classic, but its genesis goes back to Judy Garland in Meet Me in St. Louis. It turns out, she helped this melancholy Christmas tune stay ...

Jennifer Lopez has been making music since 1999. Here’s what Lopez said about why she avoids recording songs that are “depressing” or “negative.” Lopez has earned many awards for her musical, dance, ...

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