The 25 Most Exquisitely Sad Songs in the Whole World: No. 8
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'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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xowoahbabyoxat 7-23-2009
this song makes me cry before he even starts singing
footbrynat 7-27-2009
I unfortunate to lose my father at the age of four. Although, I now have a wonderful loving step father that raised me as I am sure my father would have.
Bobat 8-15-2009
From a father's perspective, my youngest son had this song played for me at his wedding reception. And yes, we did dance. I, too, cry every time I hear it.
Alex Rat 9-23-2009
My father never passed, but one thing is that he left my mother. I still see him to this day, but never as the man that would be waiting at home to give me a hug or to watch a track meet that I'm attending. I wish he would've never left and this song me crack right away.
Princessat 10-06-2009
I lost my father when I was 30 years old. i was his little girl and we were the best pals. Everyone loved my father. EVERYONE The knot in my stomach and ball in my throat and sickness still is as fresh as day one
....this song reminds of him so much and even though it's been five years, I still cry when I hear it.
Luther Vandross and Daddy RIP :)
Lisaat 10-09-2009
Yes this song really touches me deep! I lost my father in 2002 to cancer. He was such a loving person to all people. I miss him dearly and when the song says" I would pray for her more than me" thats exactly what I would do because I could feel the pain my mom was experiencing and I could hear how she cried for my father.. Since that time I lost my mom the next year to cancer and now MORE THAN EVER..when I hear this song I cry a RIVER..R.I.P mom and dad:)
Allenat 10-09-2009
Dad I miss and Love you everyday of my life.
Janelleat 5-05-2007
This song gets to me every time. I can never get through it without crying.
Frank M.at 5-05-2007
I'm with you Janelle. I lost my father(My Best Friend) on my ninth birthday in 1966.When he left for work He would leave me a quarter on a marble formica table beside his and my moms bed. The day after he died, and for many days after, I would stare at that table and cry. That song means so much to me.
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.
Starrockaat 5-06-2007
He sang this song from experience. Songs like that are probably the best you'll hear anywhere. R.I.P. Luther
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
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...
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.
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...
Larry and Lisaat 7-29-2009
In a way, we have something in common. I knew my father but hated him till the day that he died and still do. When I hear this song, I change the words to mother and would listen to it for hours and cry.