Labelled Blue Monday more than a decade ago, the third Monday in January has been marked as the most depressing day of the year. This year, Jan. 15 is that day.
So we asked you: what's your go-to sad song? The answers ranged from songs that lift your spirits to songs that really dig deep into the sadness.
Below, we've gathered the 20 most-chosen songs on your list. Hit play on the videos, and let's get over the most depressing day of the year together.
Artist: Joni Mitchell
Song: "River "
Artist: The Tragically Hip
Song: "Fiddler's Green"
Artist: The Beatles
Song: "The End By"
Artist: Emmylou Harris
Song: "Before Believing"
Artist: Elton John
Song: "Sad Songs (Say So Much)"
Artist: Jacques Brel
Song: "Ne me quitte pas" (Don't Leave Me)
Artist: The Swell Season
Song: "In These Arms"
Artist: R.E.M.
Song: "Everybody Hurts"
Artist: Tim McGraw
Song: "Just To See You Smile"
Artist: Johnny Cash
Song: "Hurt"
Artist: Jann Arden
Song: "Hanging By a Thread"
Artist: Richie Havens
Song: "Follow"
Artist: Gilbert O'Sullivan
Song: "Alone Again"
Artist: Lucero
Song: "I Can't Stand to Leave You"
Artist: Sarah McLachlan
Song: "Do What You Have to Do"
Artist: Pearl Jam
Song: "Black"
Artist: Gary Jules
Song: "Mad World"
Artist: Corey Hart
Song: "Never Surrender"
Artist: Coldplay
Song: "Fix You"
Artist: Johnny Cash
Song: "You are my Sunshine"
What's your go-to sad song? Share it with us on Facebook/CBCMusic.
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