Sad songs can have happy lyrics: Barbara S. of Wheaton nominated “What a Wonderful World,” the Louis Armstrong classic so sweet and soothing that it made my online collection of top lullabies.

Welcome to this week’s edition of Friday Playlist where members of the Times-Tribune staff submit their music picks based on a theme. This Week’s them is Songs about being alone. Bobby … ...

When you're in the mood for a gut-wrenching cry and need to pick the song to act as the soundtrack, country music is the place to turn to. Whether you're coping with heartbreak, the loss of ...

When suffered alone over time, sadness can progress to helplessness or hopelessness. Sad songs counter such deterioration by enhancing a sense of social connectedness or bonding.

"Man, I love sad songs. Down in Nashville, if you walk into a bluegrass club, I'm the guy in the corner with a pitcher of beer going, 'Play a sad one!'" It's Friday night (June 21), and John Prine ...