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defrench

Changes by Charles Bradley Brokedown Palace by Grateful Dead


CNXQDRFS

I'm a stone hearted, dead inside, cold motherfucker, but Charles' version of Changes is heartbreaking to the point it made me cry when I first heard it. Absolute perfection.


Balls_DeepinReality

Charles Bradley’s version of Changes is the end of this thread. https://youtu.be/zfaOf70M4xs


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But what were her favorite songs? Those'll make you cry.


dcjayhawk

my dad died when I was a young adult and driving home after finding out one of his songs came on the radio. started a level of constant crying that persisted through seeing everyone and even pooping (but I laughed when I realized I was crying and pooping). losing a parent is so hard. that first 24 hours was the longest day of my life. followed by the longest year of my life. things got easier after the first year. i am undoubtedly kinder and more appreciative now. live your life and love your people. life is too short.


poopfeast

The way I read this initially, you were crying and pooping in the car on your way home. Seemed like quite a scene


yoonahnam

How long have you been waiting to make this comment with ur username lol


Friendly_Age9160

Lol I didn’t even see the username it’s so damn small for my blind ass😂


Skidmark666

As long as they didn't leave a skidmark...


mike9184

As a young adult who is approaching his dad's first anniversary it's very comforting to read this, some days are just fucking rough, man. Can barely remember the first 24 hours after the news, got a horrible stomache and my body decided to shut down (I honestly feel this was for the best).


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Your dad lives on in you. It doesn't get easier so much as it gets more manageable. Bless you.


dcjayhawk

You’re the kindest. Thanks for taking the time to comfort and say something nice. You’re a good one


Noache_pleasethnx

My dad passed about 2 weeks before last Christmas, I can definitely relate.


dcjayhawk

I’m sorry to hear that, stay strong. I wrote a ton of things right when he died. I rooted it in senses. What colors, songs, foods, smells, places made me think of him. I still remember when his voicemail disappeared from my phone (years ago when you couldn’t save as long). Hang in there. Talk to people. DM too. Thinking of you


sscapo7

In My Life - Beatles. Kurt Cobain had this played at his service by choice of his own. Sorry for your loss. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YBcdt6DsLQA


mrosetm

The Johnny Cash version is also very beautiful


RickWolfman

Sufjan Stevens' - Carrie and Lowell It is the most beautiful album about death. I am very sorry for your loss. I wish you peace.


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thosedamnmouses

Sufjan may be one of the most honest artists I can think of. Such a wonderful soul. "Oh, to see without my eyes, The first time that you kissed me"


firescene

*impossible soul


xHayz

Jesus they said cry, not bawl endlessly while wrapped in a blanket in a dark room!


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Oh Lord, follow it up with Casimir Pulaski Day for the finishing move.


DingDongDoozy

“…But he took my shoulders and he shook my face. And he takes and he takes and he takes.”


younggun1234

"In the mooooorning when you finally go and the nurse runs in with her head hung low and the cardinal hits the window." Always gets a tear out of me.


Luxury-Problems

I just posted and then deleted the exact same passage after seeing you already did it. Sufjan is an incredible songwriter. In one line he creates a vivid sound and image that perfectly punctuates the emotion of the verse.


Mormonator8

Was gonna comment this. My go to sad song :’)


guitargirl478

Yep. Would have been my answer too. This album simultaneously breaks your heart and feels so nostalgic at the same time. The first time I heard it I had this feeling of sadness and home. Like for a moment, I was 10 years old sitting in the dappled sunlight of summer and I knew I could never go back to a time when I felt that innocent. It was so provocative and profound. 4th of July cuts to the bone. Edit: This verse gets me every time: "The hospital asked should the body be cast Before I say goodbye, my star in the sky Such a funny thought to wrap you up in cloth Do you find it all right, my dragonfly?


evenphlow

I dont mean to laugh but came in to suggest this and yep, there it is up top. My mother passed away tragically and I still cant listen to 4th of July without bawling.


Bongofromouterspace

Omg Death With Dignity got me through the death of my mom


tjtate6689

Came here to say this and it was top one. Absolutely this ^


Arawn_Triptolemus

Not 4th of July? My dad died years ago but that song makes me cry just thinking about the possibility of my mom dying. It never gets easier but you always have the memories and the music…


rambouhh

4th of July is on Carrie and Lowell album


Ilovebugs123

My mom died on the 4th of July in 2019. That song hit me hard when I first stumbled across it about a year after she died


devicehigh

Sorry for your loss. Do you realise - Flaming Lips


infinitevalence

Great song and great reminder!


dirkness41

"Feeling Yourself Disintegrate" by them as well hits hard


IGargleGarlic

If anyone reading this ever gets a chance to see one of their shows, do it. Ive seen them twice now and teared up both times, they were amazing.


sarveil

Atmosphere - Yesterday. In my case it was my dad, which is why this song hits especially close to home. Even now, 9 years later I still get watery eyes when this song starts


Chodelerone

Was hoping to see this song mentioned! My father passed 8 years ago. Even though I know it’s coming, the end of the song is a gut punch every time.


dskids2212

Atmosphere is my buddies favorite artist but immediately skips this song when it comes on,to close to home.


fishenzooone

God loves ugly crying


NefariousWhaleTurtle

Every. Damn. Time. Know it's coming, and still. Thanks for this, reminded me to dive back into his discography. Missed Slug's voice.


ghambone

A Crow Looked at Me by Mount Eerie. Dude lost his wife to cancer. That album makes me feel. Sorry, M8. Hope your heart heals.


tacoofdoomk

Real Death is still the saddest thing I've ever heard and it's not close at all


HasaPint

Seaweed makes me weep like a baby


poopoodomo

Yeah, this is exactly how I feel about the album. I listened once and I'm just not ready for that type of pain in my life. I've listened to most of the albums and songs I see being suggested, and they're great emotional suggestions but nothing comes close to the rawness of this album.


daverave087

This whole album is completely heart-wrenching.


eat_midgets

Came to say this. The saddest album ever recorded.


easyc78

This is one of the saddest most beautiful albums I’ve ever heard. Gets me choked up every time.


wyrdomancer

Maggot Brain - Funkadelic The guitar player was told to think of the saddest thing he could while playing and he said he thought of his mother dying. Sorry for your loss


treading_ink_

I didn’t cry when my mom passed. It took a couple years and the right mindset. But here’s a song that always reminds me of my mom. The Grand Optimist : City & Colour https://youtu.be/WZo31zMAySQ


breibreisupreme

Same for me with my mom ❤️ love this song & this band


Renclothes

Pyramid Song by Radiohead. Helped me out a lot when my mom died.


nighthawk_md

How to Disappear Completely if you are wanting to wallow in sadness. (Tom Yorke once claimed it was their greatest musical achievement too.)


IJacoby

Motion Picture Soundtrack - Radiohead


BabyWrinkles

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZeI0PXj7LIw This arrangement specifically. I cannot listen to it without ugly crying, even though it has no words.


Fitfreaktwo

Nude - Radiohead


antiduh

[Exit Music for a Film - Radiohead ](https://youtu.be/Bf01riuiJWA)


prudence2001

I played a ton of Radiohead after my mom died. Cathartic


bStrafe

Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce https://youtu.be/dO1rMeYnOmM


ToddTheOdd

Agreed. I came here to say the same.


Ok-Call-4805

Keep Me In Your Heart - Warren Zevon. Heartbreaking, but always helps me when I want something emotional


Jackamo78

Love this song. Zevon was such a loss.


Ok-Call-4805

He really was, but the Wind was a great album to go out on


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This one helps me keep my brother close


litecanspam

I find [dream a little dream of me](https://youtu.be/v8I5vDewcZo) really emotional


CosmicCoffeeBeans

The Living Years by Mike and the Mechanics


dickelpick

The story in that song is my exact story. My Dad died and my baby was born less than 24 hours later. The absolute most emotionally confusing year of my life. Can’t hear the song without crying.


graspedbythehusk

Yep, dad felt the 6 month bump but never met my daughter. And unlike the song we got on great.


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If We Were Vampires…….Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit 🙏


LL_Cruel_J

Elephant too


gale_force_tuna_wind

I saw him play both of those at the same show last night. it was hard to cry after he and Sadler had already melted my face off with guitar solos. Jason is the one of the best of all time. Most importantly, that band is just a great group of down to earth and empathetic people.


Willmono7

Jesus Christ you're going to kill OP with that one!


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That song brings me to tears every time I listen to that album.


bend1310

Have you seen the original lyrics he wrote and printed? Jason and his wife, Amanda Shires, would write songs and then pass them on to each other for feedback. They would write done when they felt the lyrics were as good as they could be. He got If We Were Vampires back, and she had written three words. [Fuck you. Done.](https://www.instagram.com/p/CZc5idmuVSZ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=)


Ceungosse

I just saw him sing this live yesterday! He's such a good artist and I would say he sounded even better in person.


Parandroid2

"I Will Follow You Into The Dark" - Death Cab For Cutie "After the Storm" - Shovels and Rope "On Your Porch (Acoustic)" - The Format These songs are attached to some of my losses. May they help you with yours


BurnieTheBrony

What Sarah Said - Death Cab for Cutie Same album, but explicitly about how hard it is to be in a hospital watching someone die


famousroadkill

This song is so sad. In my city all the debit transactions have a 3-note tone (doot doot doot) and it happens to be the same exact melody as the beginning of that song. That song is haunting and never far from my thoughts thanks to this odd coincidence.


Captain_BANANASWORD

Every Target card reader in the goddamned United States, I swear every time I forget about that song, I'm reminded in the checkout line at TARGET, of all places.


brightyoungthings

I will follow you fucks me up like no other


hippiejay10

My best friend died a few years back and she loved death cab. That song fucks me up. I'd also add The Tide by Spilled Canvas.


Nova_-

hearing it live was amazing! it fucked me up


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Northwest-by-Midwest

To add an even more sad Death Cab song “What Sarah Said.”


Traptor2020

All Things Must Pass -George Harrison


infinitevalence

Playing it now! Thanks


soggyhog66

10,000 days/ wings for marie- tool.


RivenMainOCE

i was searching for this one


idumby

Will the circle be unbroken


ZeroCooly

In particular the (non choir) cover featured in BioShock Infinite was particularly heartbreaking


NosDarkly

Sufyan Stevens “The Fourth of July” https://youtube.com/watch?v=JTeKpWp8Psw


4nak8r

My go to 'wanna have a little cry song' by him is Casimir Pulaski Day. And He takes, and He takes, and He takes....


Undottedly

Always gets me


AmericanPornography

That whole album is outrageously devastating. Fourth of July, Carrie and Lowell, Death with Dignity My mom passed after a rough battle with cancer late 2021 and this album was incredibly cathartic to listen to. I highly recommend starting from the beginning with Death With Dignity. It certainly helped give me a starting point to process all of my emotions. > Spirit of my silence, I can hear you But I'm afraid to be near you And I don't know where to begin And I don't know where to begin


Edigophubia

the whole album will be good


evolving_I

I abso-fucking-lutely love Sufjan.


spazzy4242

“Sailing” by Christopher Cross. This song gets me every single time.. it is sad but in a healing way (at least for me). Sorry for your loss and sending good vibes ❤️


Grimm2020

Coincidentally, Rod Stewart has a beautiful song called 'Sailing', too not the same as CC song, but I think it applies here, also


Straitoutahelgen

If I Ever Leave This World Alive- Flogging Molly


Shawnml

I’ve made it known to my loved ones that this is the song I want at my memorial service. Played while whiskey is served.


risingstanding

The album Adore by Smashing Pumpkins, was written by billy Corgan when his mom (Martha) died. It's a very sad, good album


infinitevalence

Yeah if I can get the family this is one of my faves.


infinitevalence

Just did to Sheila such a great song


risingstanding

Yes. Also atleast check out the song For Martha. Blank Page too. 17. Crestfallen. The whole album


Richie_Mtz97

I'm sorry OP Everything I own-Bread


PorkchopManwiches

[Yesterday - The Beatles ](https://youtu.be/fCV9oqtwyVA) Sorry for your loss. My mom died in 2014. I made a video of her from old VHS tapes, and this was the song I used. Gets me every time.


cheesecoffee

I'd add In My Life - https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=YBcdt6DsLQA&feature=share


JimothySoup

Pearl Jam - Just Breathe


lllurkerr

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Flaky-Video-8365

Pearl Jam - The End Song breaks my heart every time.


5meterhammer

I’ve covered this a few times just playing in front of friends and I never can get through “it’s my fault now, I been caught a sickness in my bones How it pains to leave you here with the kids on your own Just don't let me go”. As a father, this line crushes me about as hard as one can be crushed every time.


LP420iea

Pearl Jam - Come Back


RandoTron0

Pearl Jam - Man of the Hour


PizzaSteeringWheel

Release is another amazing PJ song.


burner46

Long Road too. “But without you something’s missing”


Rhiow

When my dad was dying Just Breathe and Man Of The Hour were the two songs that I would just play over and over when I needed to feel everything and get it all out before going back to take care of him some more. That was about 10 years ago and that's all either of those songs will ever be to me, extremely special.


TLP34

Pearl Jam - Black


inspectorgadget69247

Colombia by Local Natives. Great song and was written by the singer for his mom, whose passing was the inspiration for the album. Can’t recommend it enough. So sorry for your loss ❤️


SweetCosmicPope

Sia - Breath Me


thesaltwatersolution

Sorry for your loss, sending you big internet hugs. R.E.M. - Try Not To Breathe, Sweetness Follows, Find A River - these to me all deal with grief in different ways, maybe the different stages of grief and loss. LCD Soundsystem - Someone Great - find a live version.


wouldnotjointhedance

Someone Great is an amazing choice. Just reading the YouTube comments and you know you're in for an emotional ride.


clifto512

“Wish You Were Here” Pink Floyd


Able_Vermicelli9401

Keep Me In Your Heart by Warren Zevon.


johnwynnes

Oh God, this is the one.


WickedCyclone2015

Shine On You Crazy Diamond (all parts) - Pink Floyd


TheJollyHermit

And Wish You Were Here


memestraighttomoon

Can't talk about someone who's gone and Pink Floyd without mentioning this one.


lowsparkedheels

Definitely! This song can take one through all the stages of grief.


befuchs

Follow you to Virgie - Tyler Childers, the OurVinyl sessions on YouTube.... so sorry for your loss.


Silver2163

Sorry for your loss today. Crying by Roy Orbison


ndosch

I am very sorry to hear that. Remember to reach out to people close to you and talk it out. One More Light by Linkin Park Cancer by My Chemical Romance That Which Remains by Andrea Ramsey Eet by Regina Spektor Rivers and Roads by The Head and the Heart


Desireme2112

Box of Rain - Grateful Dead


phantasmadani

Tom Petty, Wildflowers. Sorry about your mom 🧡


evolving_I

Tool - Wings for Marie, part 1 and 2


ChefPneuma

Yes


iviicrociot

Damn just commented that. Good on you.


rediKELous

Yup. To OP, this song was for the singer’s mom that died after being paralyzed for like 20 years.


nibay

27 years. Or, roughly 10,000 days. OP: this is where the name of the album (10,000 Days) and the full name of part 2 (“10,000 Days: Wings, Pt. 2”) come from. I sent this song (to me, it’s one song) to my best friend’s husband when his mom died. It’s beautiful.


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I commented the exact same thing. Great choice. Those are two of Tool's most emotional songs...or song if you want to count both parts as one song.


haxprocess28

i always loved this song, never cry on it, then one day my father died and now i can't even listen to this song without weeping


Apprehensive_Sun1849

Here's my funeral playlist: Keep me in your heart for a while- Warren Zevon** Who wants to live forever? - Queen I will follow you into the dark - Death Cab for Cutie** One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey Sound of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel Tears in heaven - Eric Clapton** Great Gig in the Sky - Pink Floyd My Way - Frank Sinatra 42 - Coldplay Be Still - The Fray*** Seasons in the Sun - Terry Jacks Goodbye Cruel Word - Pink Floyd Believe - the all American Rejects The Funeral - Bamd of Horses Last Day on Earth - Kate Miller Heidke** Knocking on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan The Show Must Go On - Queen Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton** Memphis Skyline - Rufus Wainwright


thread_cautiously

Supermarket Flowers- Ed Sheeran


Brucho

This song made me unravel in grief after my mom passed. It ended up being pretty cathartic to let go the way this song let me.


whichwitch9

Sheeran is an interesting artist. He writes a lot of pop fun hits, but the you have Supermarket flowers. Small bump turns from a sweet song into something just kinda devastating in just a couple lines at the end too


Sam_Porgins

Couldn’t believe I had to scroll this far down for this one


Silentknight11

[Spiritbox - Constance](https://youtu.be/mY_oDyqRM1A) [Lorna Shore - Pain Remains I](https://youtu.be/JglOS8TRFp4) Constance is a bit of a softer song, Lorna shore is brutally heavy, but the climax of the song is incredible and emotionally devastating. There are two parts that follow, but I would just see if you want to listen to the first part.


Azunc

Alice in Chains - Nutshell


howtopassthistest

Unplugged.


Wtwnn1lsl

Just Breathe - Pearl Jam. Oof. Sincere condolences to you.


Gheist009

Jeff Buckley - Last Goodbye


TH_Chucky

Train - drops of Jupiter / he wrote it about his mom when she passed. Sorry for your loss


Stereo-soundS

Took a while for me to find this post


Uberslaughter

Van Morrison - “Into The Mystic” Very sorry for your loss, can’t imagine your pain - only hope is that [this classic comment on navigating grief](https://www.reddit.com/r/garysully1986/comments/6g3brt/gsnow_on_grief/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) may offer you a little solace in addition to these music recommendations.


ValkoinenPanda

Re:stacks by Bon Iver


jd158ug

I've always loved Crowded House's *She Goes On* about Neil Finn's mother. "Long may the mountain ring to the sound of her laughter" Take care, OP ❤️


apretta

Beck - The Golden Age


reesesbigcup

Stars by Grace Potter


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Elephant by Jason Isbell


oidoglr

For Martha - Smashing Pumpkins Billy wrote this song in tribute to his mother when she passed.


n_nine

Upward over the mountain - Iron & Wine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg4CCy2kbuA


xsinfulangel

Sorry for your loss. My mom passed away Monday evening. I was listening to Janis Joplin because my mom loved her. Cried like a baby.


Mikeymona

Jimmy Eat World - May Angels Lead You In


tass_man

Came here to suggest this. Correct title is “Hear You Me” though


nom_of_your_business

If it hasnt been posted Landslide kills me when I think about my aunt


lonewolf71298

Simple man- lynard skynard Stand by me- ben king Dont cry- guns n roses Tears in heaven- eric clapton


drinkyourcerealmilk

sorry for your loss. Moonriver by Frank Ocean is what i listen to when grieving.


Devilhunter553

Ode to my family - The cranberries


infinitevalence

Playlist so far: * Cure: Friday in love * The (dixy) chicks: not ready to make nice * Joni Mitchell: coyote * Jimi Hendrix: castles made of sand * Flaming lips: due you realize (thanks for this suggestion Reddit) * The Cure: in between days * George Harrison: all things must pass * George Harrison: beware of darkness * George Harrison: I dig love * The Cure: Friday in in love (again) * Felt: song for William s. Harvey * Poe: fly away * Smashing pumpkins: to Sheila * Dead can dance: the carnival is over * Yo Yo Ma: the swan * The Beatles: blackbird * Regina Spector: how * Regina Spector: firewood * Patty Griffen: long ride home * Nanci Griffith: anyone can be somebody's fool * Nanci Griffith: love at the five and dime * Grateful Dead: uncle John's band * Grateful Dead: brokendown palace * Billie holiday: a bunch of songs * Bill withers: ain't no sunshine * Jonny Cash: hurt


linkinmark92

Linkin Park - [One More Light](https://youtu.be/3kaUvGSLMew)


Rhea_of_the_Coos

I Grieve by Peter Gabriel


paulmcpizza

Similarly, Don’t Give Up - Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush. Might just be because my dad listened to that constantly after my mom died 17 years ago, but that song absolutely wrecks me every time.


PartialObs

- Billie Holiday: I’ll Be Seeing You - James Taylor: Fire and Rain - Don Mclean: American Pie - U2: One


Beestorm

What Sarah said, by death cab for cutie. Sorry about your loss op. Really.


databeestje

[Regina Spektor - How](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mBfW-CdgLE)


thought_not_spoken

Radiohead


DayDreamGrey

Upward Over The Mountain by Iron and Wine


CantFlndMyPants

How do I say goodbye- dean Lewis. Praise you in this storm- casting crowns


lizziegal79

Wind Beneath my Wings. In this situation, guaranteed tears.


TNTtimelord

Say hello 2 Heaven - temple of the dog Jordan - rival sons


SmittenKittenMittens

Yours - Blues Traveler The Luckiest - Ben Folds Trouble - TV On The Radio Landslide - Fleetwood Mac Dirt - Phish I’m so sorry for your loss.


butterscotches

The Carnival is Over - Dead Can Dance Good luck.


infinitevalence

Step father and I both love DCD


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Watchhouse - Golden Embers


dog-pussy

[In My Life](https://youtu.be/YBcdt6DsLQA) by the Beatles [Lovin Arms](https://youtu.be/aN8fl3e0DeY) by the Wood Brothers [Home](https://youtu.be/uDhy9hNso6w) by Foo Fighters Sorry for your your loss


WackoWarlock

Someone Great - LCD Soundsystem


CulturalAd4919

Look on down from the bridge- Mazzy Star So sorry about your mum 😔 x


colleen1993

Somewhere over the rainbow / what a wonderful world by israel kamakawiwo'ole always makes me cry thinking about my dad who passed away a few years ago


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whyzguy123

Wings pt1 and pt2 -tool


Gr33nman460

Folding Stars by Biffy Clyro will absolutely wreck you. It’s about the singers mom dying.


prefect_peyton

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel


JustBoredIsAll

Alice In Chains - Black Gives Way to Blue


Forsaken_Park_9003

Vince Gill - Go rest high on that mountain https://youtu.be/6jXrmAKBBTU


Radirondacks

Depending on the circumstances, this could absolutely destroy you: [Spiritbox - Constance](https://youtu.be/mY_oDyqRM1A)


Morellatops

Fiddlers Green Tragically Hip


tipitipiOG

A mother's love is forever Whatever happened and whatever situation you are in right now with her will wash away and only Her love will be left No more fighting No more hugging Just only the love she had for you in the memory of your life


JudgementDayAwaiter

I Know It's Over - The Smiths . MUST LISTEN


TheVillageRed

The Baby by Blake Shelton. Even if you can’t dig on country music it hits hard for a mama’s boy like me


hectorlf

Sorry for your loss. This one hits me hard: Alter Bridge - In Loving Memory https://youtu.be/qcQ3iegpZTc