This song was scientifically designed to soothe babies — and 470 million streams prove it works

Imogen Heap, two scientists and 26 babies made a song. A decade on, it’s still averting meltdowns.
American Songwriter

“Is It Ok To Cry Every Time I Hear This Song?”: This Emotional Willie Nelson Performance From 1976 “Brings Back Memories of the Only Girl I Ever Loved”

It can be difficult to imagine a time in country music without Willie Nelson. Born with a love for music, lyrics not only guided his imagination but also helped shape his future. That future included ...
NPR

Cry Baby Cry, Songs That Make You Weep

For this week's all-tearjerker episode of All Songs Considered, Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton took the conversation offline and set up shop in Bob's apartment, armed with some home recording gear, a box ...

Songs that didn't make me cry before, now make me weep. It wasn't the song that changed

Even though I've listened to this song many times, tears came to my eyes the moment the intro started playing.When I first heard it, I didn't cry at all.The song is the same. Yet, why does it sound so ...
Variety

Kendrick Lamar’s Harrowing Song ‘We Cry Together’ Has a History Far Deeper Than Eminem’s ‘Kim’

The Special A.K.A.'s 1982 single 'The Boiler' is a harrowing song that recalls the anguish of 'We Cry Together.' “We Cry Together” is probably the most conversation-stopping song on Kendrick Lamar’s ...
American Songwriter

3 Soft Rock Songs From 1977 That Had Baby Boomers Crying by the Radio

Some soft rock songs are real heartbreakers, and these 1977 soft rock jams had baby boomers tearing up by the radio.

Does the crying stop instantly? The 'magic song' that saves my grandchild

There are a few days a week when I look after my grandchild from morning until evening.Taking care of the little things, ...
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1983 song 'Don't Cry' by Asia, written in a rush, is still a powerful supergroup hit 43 years later

Asia’s 1983 hit “Don’t Cry” came together in a rush but went on to become one of the defining song for the rock supergroup.
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The Softies pick 15 Songs for Crying in your Car

Formed in 1994 by Rose Melberg (Tiger Trap) and Jen Sbragia (All Girl Summer Fun Band), The Softies aimed to be an antithesis to the rat in a cage rage that was going on at the time, by way of spare ...