Paradoxically, people can be attracted to music that evokes sadness. Scrutiny of Billboard’s list of No. 1 songs from 1958 through 2013 reveals the dominant popularity of upbeat, happy music over sad, ...

Each year I’m devastated anew by Vince Guaraldi’s maudlin piano plinking softly under the opening line of “A Charlie Brown ...

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 ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Listening to sad music can make you feel connected and ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Many of Taylor Swift's new songs are about breakups and being brokenhearted. Experts say sad lyrics can actually have some health benefits. Even megastars like Taylor Swift can ...

In general, the genre of classic rock is meant to make you happy. There’s a reason that every city around the country has whole radio stations dedicated to this type of music. When you’re driving in ...

December is Seasonal Depression Awareness Month, and it's little surprise why. The days are short (the winter solstice on Dec. 21 is the shortest day of the year, in fact), the weather is cold and ...

The popular belief that a song can be so sad that it can trigger suicide has a long history. Written in 1933 by Hungarian composer Seress and lyricist Janvor, Gloomy Sunday tells of the despondency of ...