Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We all know the powerful effect that music can have on mood. You might be feeling rather chirpy, but then a tear-jerker comes on ...

Psychologists and philosophers have long puzzled over why people enjoy songs about sad topics. Even more paradoxically, some of the saddest songs are set to upbeat tunes—The Beatles’ “Hello, Goodbye,” ...

Sad songs bring us together. Here at Whiskey Riff, we often say "sad country songs make me happy," because they do. Of course, it's one thing to hurt your own feelings, but the connection you feel to ...

"What came first — the music or the misery?" That sad-sack line from High Fidelity more or less sums up most people's relationship with sad music: necessary and potentially indulgent. But as it turns ...

It's not surprising that music helps elicit the emotions necessary to cope with a negative situation. We've known that music has interesting effects on the brain. It may seem counterintuitive, but sad ...

While you might think listening to sad music is just depressing, researchers have found that it can have many therapeutic benefits. While you might think listening to sentimental music is depressing, ...

CNET freelancer Anthony Domanico is passionate about all kinds of gadgets and apps. When not making words for the Internet, he can be found watching Star Wars or "Doctor Who" for like the zillionth ...

“When all hope is gone, sad songs say so much.” It turns out that Elton John knew what he was talking about: Several studies have found that many people do choose to listen to sad music when they’re ...