[Tearjerker] From ballads that will make you sob to timeless classics—moving songs that touch the heart

I’m back for moreal Johnson

AL JOHNSON I’M BACK FOR MORE

A hidden gem by Al Johnson that spins a superb soul groove.

The tasteful melody, infused with a heartfelt longing to return, is brought to life by soaring vocals.

You’re irresistibly drawn into a world of impassioned lyrics that all but compel tears.

holding you, loving youdon blackman

Don Blackman – Holding You, Loving You (HD)

A hidden gem in which a bittersweet yet powerful view of love is carried by flowing piano and paired beautifully with stunning vocals.

Its grand sense of scale and airy progression feel exquisitely luxurious, creating a song so captivating you may find yourself moved to tears by its world.

he loves meterri walker

Terri Walker ‘He Loves Me’

This is a hidden gem by Terri Walker that builds on soul music and showcases her own elevation into neo-soul.

The profound lyricism and sweet vocals create a exquisitely beautiful sense of emotion, and her crystal-clear voice—so moving it could bring you to tears—seems to seep right into your body.

work to dothe main ingredient

THE MAIN INGREDIENT WORK TO DO

Set to a comfortably groovy disco-funk band sound, this hidden gem features vocals in the direct lineage of Black music that intertwine beautifully.

Its relatively bright portrayal of a deeply layered world moves me to tears, and by the chorus it turns into full-on sobbing—a sigh-inducing, utterly immersive track.

my lonely roomDee Dee Bridgewater

Dee Dee Bridgewater-My lonely room (1976)

A hidden gem whose refined melodic sensibility and deep, compelling vocals make it easy to imagine someone sobbing alone in their room.

The heartbreak in the lyrics and the grandeur of the composition are moving enough to bring tears, yet it ultimately leaves a refreshing afterglow once the tears have fallen.

alone again (naturally)Gilbert O’Sullivan

Gilbert O’Sullivan – Alone Again (original version)

This is a hidden gem by Gilbert O’Sullivan, where pop and acoustic sounds come together to moving effect.

It lyrically conveys an overwhelming sense of loneliness—almost as if left all alone in a room—and its mood resonates across languages and borders, leaving a deeply touching impression on the heart.

i tryMacy Gray

Macy Gray – I Try (Official Video)

This is a hidden gem by Macy Gray, who can master any song with her distinctive husky voice as her weapon.

It captures an inner strength wrapped in a cool yet catchy groove, overflowing with happiness and euphoria, and it’s a tearjerker that makes me feel like I can keep moving forward with determination.