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Inspired by the pain and sorrow of heartbreak.

Written by Jack Keller and Howard Greenfield, the song was inspired by the universal experience of heartbreak and disappointment in love.

Written by Terry Gilkyson, Rich Dehr, and Frank Miller, the song was inspired by nostalgic memories of home and lost love.

Written by Harlan Howard, the song was inspired by the recurring nature of heartbreak.

Written by Dub Albritton and Ronnie Self, the song was inspired by teenage heartbreak and regret.

Paul Anka wrote and performed the song, issued as a single in 1959. Its narrator faces the end of a relationship, and the recording places that sadness against orchestral and choral backing. This describes the...

Inspired by the sorrows of young love and heartbreak.

The song was inspired by the feelings of loneliness and heartbreak common in country music.

Inspired by the feelings of isolation and loneliness experienced by teenagers.

The song was inspired by the loneliness felt when separated from a loved one.

Orbison and co-writer Joe Melson were inspired by Orbison's own feelings of loneliness and heartbreak.

Inspired by the pain of watching a once-strong relationship fall apart.

Wayne Shanklin wrote and produced the recording. Its unusual sound came from a studio experiment: engineer Larry Levine ran a second tape at a slightly different speed while trying to strengthen the mix. The...

Inspired by Fender's own experiences with heartbreak and regret.

The process of moving on after heartbreak

Orbison's personal experiences with heartbreak

A tragic story of a soldier's lost love

The pain of lost love

The feelings of isolation in adolescence

Loneliness after a breakup

A tale of lost love

The feeling of recovering from heartbreak

Shannon's personal experiences with heartbreak and loneliness

The emotional impact of sad films

The vastness of heartbreak

Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio wrote the song after watching the movie "Tennessee Partner."

Written by Howard Greenfield and Carole King, blending the Everlys' style with the Brill Building sound.

Written by Hank Cochran, the song was inspired by a photograph of a lost love.

A cover of the Rodgers and Hammerstein song from the musical "Carousel."

The song was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman about the difficulty of moving on after a breakup.

This cover of Johnnie Ray's hit expressed deep emotional pain.

The song portrayed the emotional vulnerability of a man in love.

This sequel to "It's My Party" depicted the narrator getting revenge on her rival.

The song depicted the loneliness of a surfer without a girlfriend.

The song expressed the pain and disbelief of a breakup.

The song expressed the deep sadness of lost love.

The song depicted the devastation of a breakup.

Written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio, exploring themes of loneliness and lost love.

Written by Bert Berns and Jerry Ragovoy, becoming a soul music standard.

Written by Gerry Marsden, his brother Fred, Les Chadwick, and Les Maguire, about moving on from heartbreak.

Written by Van McCoy, exploring themes of heartbreak and resignation.

Written by George "Shadow" Morton, inspired by a real-life breakup.

Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, exploring themes of heartbreak and pride.

Originally recorded in 1953, the song was held back and released in 1965.

Written by Teddy Randazzo, Bobby Weinstein, and Bobby Hart.

Written by Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, and Marvin Tarplin.

Written by Rudy Martinez (Question Mark) about a failed relationship

The pain of lost love and depression

The sorrow and isolation of heartbreak

Written by Terry Kirkman about unrequited love

Written by Buck Owens about the pain of a breakup

A cover of Hank Williams' 1949 country classic

The frustration of unrequited love

Co-written by Paul Simon about moving on after a breakup

A cover of Don Gibson's country song about lost love

Originally recorded by Frankie Valli, about heartbreak and loneliness

Michael Brown's unrequited love for Renée Fladen

The universal experience of heartbreak and lost love

Sledge's personal experience with heartbreak and love

Comforting someone after a breakup

Teenage romance and desire for privacy

The desire to overcome loneliness and find love

The disappointment of unrequited love

A cover of a jazz instrumental with added lyrics about unrequited love

Unrequited love for the bassist's girlfriend, Renée Fladen

An English version of an Italian song about loneliness and lost love.

Written by Aretha's sister Carolyn, the song expresses the pain of unrequited love.

The song was written by Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham in a single night.

The song expresses the pain of heartbreak through the metaphor of rain.

Released posthumously, the song deals with heartbreak and memories.

Comforting a heartbroken lover

A catchy pop song about unrequited love

Cover of Little Anthony and the Imperials' hit about heartbreak

From the musical "Promises, Promises," exploring the pain of heartbreak

A soul song about the pain of unrequited love

A song about perseverance in the face of heartbreak

A melancholic reflection on lost love

This emotional ballad about a widowed father became another hit for Elvis Presley.

This remake of a 1963 Ruby & the Romantics song became Eddie Holman's biggest hit.

Eric Clapton's unrequited love for George Harrison's wife

This upbeat soul song showcased the vocal harmonies of The Friends of Distinction.

Originally released in 1967, this song became a hit when re-released in 1970 and prevented Smokey Robinson from retiring.

McCartney's first solo single after The Beatles' breakup became a hit worldwide.

This song, co-written with George Harrison, became Starr's first major solo hit after The Beatles' breakup.

This song marked the Bee Gees' return to popularity in the early 1970s.

This soulful track was Green's breakthrough hit and showcased his distinctive vocal style.

O'Sullivan's feelings of loneliness and abandonment

The universal experience of heartbreak

The pain of prolonged solitude

Finding solace in nature during heartbreak

The mental state of a woman obsessed with lost love

A cover of a French song about lost love

A cover of Badfinger's song about heartbreak

Cover of a Hank Williams song Performed by John Fogerty after the breakup of Creedence Clearwater Revival

Helen Reddy came from a Melbourne vaudeville family and moved toward an American recording career after winning an Australian television talent contest. She co-wrote I Am Woman with Ray Burton, and the song became...

Unrequited love and honesty in relationships

Plea for reconciliation in a troubled relationship

Helen Reddy came from a Melbourne vaudeville family and moved toward an American recording career after winning an Australian television talent contest. She co-wrote I Am Woman with Ray Burton, and the song became...

A duet with Elton John about a bitter breakup.

A country ballad about lost love and hope for reconciliation.

A disco cover of a British pop song about following a doctor's advice for heartbreak.

A cover of a 1962 Jerry Butler song about unrequited love.

Often mistaken for a breakup song, it's actually about band loyalty.

Ottawa-born Paul Anka developed a career as both a singer and a songwriter. Diana and Lonely Boy became familiar parts of his own repertoire, while other performers recorded his compositions, including Tom Jones with...

Written by Dan Peek about his wife, offering hope to those feeling alone.

Originally titled "Brandy," the song is about lost love and longing.

Ringo Starr, born Richard Starkey in Liverpool, played with Rory Storm and the Hurricanes before joining the Beatles in 1962. His drumming emphasized steady time and carefully placed fills. His solo recordings...

A cover of Del Shannon's 1961 hit about lost love.

A song about lost love and regret, originally recorded in 1959.

Dickey Lee is a Memphis-born singer and songwriter whose career connects early rock and roll with country music. He recorded for Sun before gaining a wider pop audience with Patches, I Saw Linda Yesterday and Laurie....

A powerful ballad about the pain of lost love.

Cooper's struggle with alcoholism

The loneliness and longing felt during a night apart from a loved one.

A cover of the Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes song about heartbreak

Cooper's struggle with alcoholism

Moving on after a difficult breakup

Gold's own childhood experiences

The song was inspired by a real-life breakup experienced by one of the band members.

The song was inspired by the sadness and loneliness following a breakup.

Written by the Bee Gees for "Saturday Night Fever," the song was inspired by unrequited love.

The song was inspired by the pain of lost love and heartbreak.

This cover version was inspired by Boz Scaggs' original recording from 1976.

Emotional resilience in the face of hardship

Cover of Jimmy Webb's 1968 song about lost love

An empowering duet about ending a toxic relationship.

The joy of rekindling a lost love

The pain of unrequited love

A hopeful song about finding better love after heartbreak.

A cover of Little Anthony & the Imperials' song about heartbreak.

An empowering duet about ending a toxic relationship.

A poignant ballad about lost love, written by Tom Bahler.

A cover of Badfinger's hit, expressing deep longing for a lost love.

A cover of The Four Seasons' song about trying to win back a lost love.

J.D. Souther developed his songwriting in the Los Angeles music community around the Troubadour. His partnership with Glenn Frey included Longbranch/Pennywhistle, while Eagles and Linda Ronstadt recorded his songs....

Heartbreak and lost love

A funk hit with a distinctive car-themed sound.

A cover of Roy Orbison's 1961 hit, McLean's version became popular in 1981.

A solo effort from the Bee Gees member.

A power ballad from the band's "Escape" album.

Written about Boy George's relationship with drummer Jon Moss.

Written by Terry Skinner, Kenneth Bell, and J.L. Wallace about finding new love after heartbreak.

Written by Lionel Richie about the pain of lost love.

Written by Martha Davis about the isolation and loneliness of touring.

Written about Boy George's relationship with drummer Jon Moss.

From the supergroup's second album, continuing their blend of progressive rock and pop.

Sting wrote the song while staying in Jamaica. He has described its apparent tenderness as deceptive: its narrator is possessive, concerned with watching and controlling another person. It should not be classified as...

A departure from Yes's progressive rock roots, embracing a more mainstream sound.

Written for the film "Against All Odds," the song was inspired by the movie's themes of lost love and regret.

The song was written for the film "Streets of Fire" and was inspired by the movie's themes of lost love and nostalgia.

The song was inspired by Boy George's complex relationships and the pain of unrequited love.

Paul Weller's new project after the breakup of The Jam, showcasing a more jazzy, soulful sound.

The song was inspired by guitarist Trevor Rabin's personal experiences with loneliness and self-empowerment.

John was inspired by the therapeutic nature of sad songs and their ability to express deep emotions.

When Doves Cry is part of Prince's 1984 Purple Rain album and the film-centered release that brought his music to a much wider audience. The Prince Estate places the song's video within that breakthrough. This...

The isolation and monotony of small-town life.

Written for McCartney's film "Give My Regards to Broad Street."

A power ballad marking KISS's temporary abandonment of their trademark makeup.

A nostalgic look at lost love and the passing of youth.

A soulful ballad about heartbreak and loss.

Written by Steve Lukather and Randy Goodrum, this song deals with moving on after a breakup.

This power ballad describes the loneliness of being without a loved one.

This power ballad deals with the pain of unrequited love.

This duet explores the theme of finding love again after heartbreak.

This song reflects on the emotional power of music to evoke memories and feelings.

Loneliness and the desire for companionship

Lost love and regret

Lost love and missed opportunities

The pain of romantic disappointment

Teenage romance and rebellion

Longing to reunite with a lost love

Lost love and memories

A rock cover of The Supremes' 1966 hit about a difficult breakup

Gibson's own experiences with heartbreak

Heartbreak and healing

The emotional pain and vulnerability associated with heartbreak.

Michael Jackson moved from childhood performances with the Jackson 5 into a separate adult solo career. Off the Wall combined funk, disco and soul, while Thriller brought pop, rock and R&B into a broader studio...

The impact of war and social issues on innocent children.

Longing for a lost love

Emotional distress after a breakup

True story of unrequited love

The process of healing after heartbreak

Written by Prince about a breakup

Reaching out during difficult times

Cover of The Main Ingredient's song about heartbreak

Emotional struggle in a relationship

Unrequited love and fantasies

The process of healing after heartbreak

Personal experiences with lost love

The pain of heartbreak

A catchy country song about heartbreak that sparked a line-dancing craze.

An R&B ballad about heartbreak and unrequited love.

A pop ballad about moving on after a breakup.

Clapton began the song after the death of his young son Conor, while working on music for the film Rush. He asked Will Jennings to help complete it despite its intensely personal subject. The studio soundtrack...

A metaphor for the pain of heartbreak set to an upbeat melody.

The song explores the pain of heartbreak and lost love.

The power ballad explores themes of heartbreak and emotional vulnerability.

McKnight wrote the song about the pain of a past relationship when he was 17 years old.

Written by Babyface, exploring themes of lost love and heartbreak.

A soulful plea for reconciliation in a troubled relationship.

The pain and uncertainty of a potential breakup.

The difficult decision to let go of a troubled relationship.

A duet about the pain of a broken relationship.

A song about moving on after a breakup.

Deals with alcoholism and its impact on relationships.

Written by R. Kelly as a message of support and comfort.

Written about a bitter breakup, rumored to be about actor Dave Coulier.

Seal emerged as a London-born singer and songwriter whose recordings connected soul vocals with electronic production. His self-titled 1991 debut, produced by Trevor Horn, included Crazy and Future Love Paradise. A...

The song was inspired by the pain of unrequited love.

The song was inspired by personal experiences of heartbreak.

The song was written for the "Waiting to Exhale" soundtrack and inspired by relationship struggles.

The song was written by Diane Warren about the pain of heartbreak.

The ongoing pain of heartbreak throughout the year.