The 25 Most Exquisitely Sad Songs in the Whole World: No. 8
'Dance With My Father'
Luther Vandross (2003)
The Breakdown: Impossibly wrenching lament for the fact that we can't take care of our kids forever.
The Waterworks: "Sometimes I'd listen outside her door/And I'd hear how my mother cried for him/I'd pray for her even more than me."
Casualty Count: One father, one boy's sense of security in his father's arms.
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Reader Comments(1 of 5)
Janelleat 5-05-2007
This song gets to me every time. I can never get through it without crying.
Derekat 5-05-2007
This is hands down the sadest song on the face of the earth. The late Luther Vandros really sings this song from his heart. R I P
Andrewat 5-05-2007
What about "The Beginning Of My End" by: The Unifics. About a man who had an argument with his lady. She jumps in her car and drove off and he later found out she was killed when her car crashed. That being said, I think the George Jones song is certainly worthy of being in the top 25.
Beau Rayat 5-05-2007
tear jerker
christinaat 5-05-2007
This song makes me approciate my father for everything he did for me. I'm just glad that I realize it before it's to late. R.I.P. Luther
christinaat 5-05-2007
This song reminds me how much I love my father and to make sure I show each and everyday. Love u dad. R.I.P Luther.
margoat 5-05-2007
This is such a beautiful song and yes tugs at me so much, I can close my eyes and remember my Dad, who has passed away many years ago, but when I hear this song, it is like he is next to me. He was my mentor and I loved him so, so yes this is a tear jerker and really grabs the heart...
DENISEat 5-05-2007
REMINDS ME OF MY DAD AND GROWING UP. CAME OUT SAME TIME I LOST MY FATHER. DEFINATELY A SONG TO BRING TEARS TO YOUR EYES.
Loriat 5-05-2007
This song is beautful. It reminds me of my dad, whom I love dearly. It makes us appreciate our loved ones a little bit more. Very well done. RIP
mollyat 5-05-2007
i know this is about Dad's... but was never tha kucky to have a relationship with my Dad like this... but I did with Mom.. and lost her at when I was 16.... thanks to Luther... for bringing back tearful ..yet wonderful memories...
Dominiqueat 5-05-2007
This song makes me sad in so many ways!!!!!!
vincent fotiat 5-05-2007
truly a great work brought to us all by a wonderful man inspired by what must ahave been a wonderful father. In a society now fillede with cold indifference and injustice, this mans work reminnds us of the rare but undeniable presence of beauty within the soul of humanity RIP
Mjat 5-05-2007
I lost my 44 year old husband in January 04. My sons were 6, 15, and 17 at the time. The first time I heard this song was at the cemetery on New Years Eve. My youngest son and I were sitting beside his grave with a portable radio. It was a little before midnight when this song came on. My heart aches for my sons, he was a wonderful dad. Hugs to all that have lost someone close to them.
jessicaat 5-05-2007
This song reminds me of "grandpa" who we lost four years ago on May 8th. He loved to dance. Some of my strongest memories of him are him grabbing "grandma" and dancing with her randomly. I know she would love to dance with him again. And I also know he is up in heaven waiting for her to join him in the eternal dance
sarahat 5-05-2007
this song is truly beautiful. i cry every time. its so powerful
Georgeat 5-05-2007
This son reminds me of my father who had a stroke years ago. He survived but he is not the same.I love him with all my heart and soul. This son reminds me also of my Kids. 15,12,8,7 years old. Hearing this song makes me miss them even more everyday. thanks Luther this song means a lot to me.R.I.P my friend you are in gods hands now.
Allysonat 5-05-2007
Luther, we miss you so very much!!
Rickat 5-05-2007
I lost my dad when I was 6; mom & I took it hard. I can't listen to this song without crying. Made me realize I have some emotional loose ends to work on. I'm a 46 year old man for crying out loud. Lierally.
Robat 5-05-2007
First time I heard this song..reminds me how much I miss my father who I lost last August.
Sonneyat 5-05-2007
i'll mess with any woman for free.
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