Saddest Western Songs Ranking [2026]

A Hazy Shade Of WinterSimon&Garfunkel92rank/position

Simon & Garfunkel – A Hazy Shade Of Winter

It’s the famous Simon & Garfunkel song known in Japan as “Fuyu no Sanpomichi” (A Hazy Shade of Winter).

It was included on their 1968 album Bookends.

In Japan, it was used as the theme song for a TV drama in 1994, but since permission from Simon & Garfunkel’s side was not granted, it was released under the designation of an insert song instead.

22 (OVER S∞∞N)Bon Iver93rank/position

Bon Iver – 22 (OVER S∞∞N) [Bob Moose Extended Cab Version] – Official Video

Bon Iver, formed around what originally began as Justin Vernon’s solo project.

This song is both the title track and the opening number of their third album, 22, A Million.

Recognized as one of the most important bands in the U.S.

indie scene since the late 2000s, their distinctive folk-rock sound has been highly acclaimed, though it’s also true they struggled with the sudden fame that followed.

The sound world, which attempts something different from their past works, channels those feelings yet is transfigured into something like a divine hymn.

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This Is How It FeelsRichard Ashcroft94rank/position

Richard Ashcroft – This Is How It Feels (Official Video)

It’s my recent favorite, and I listen to it at least once a day.

It feels like a song I’ve heard somewhere before, but if you stick with it to the end, I think you’ll be hooked after a few listens.

It’s truly an amazing track, and this person’s talent is far from running dry.

HURTNine Inch Nails95rank/position

NIN – HURT – VIDEO OFICIAL

A song with a powerful message that we must navigate all lives wisely.

It’s the most personal song Trent Reznor has ever written and is always performed last at Nine Inch Nails concerts.

The track is also known for Johnny Cash’s cover.

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Weyes Blood – Andromeda (HD) [Official Music Video]

Weyes Blood is a project formed around singer-songwriter Natalie Laura Mering, who hails from Santa Monica.

This track served as the lead single from the 2019 album Titanic Rising, which explores themes such as mythology, astronomy, and technology.

Its distinctive sound, influenced by genres like chamber pop and soft rock, along with the beautiful, enigmatic vocals, creates a grand atmosphere that somehow leaves you feeling a bit melancholic.

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Foo Fighters – Rescued (Lyric Video)

A gem of a ballad by Foo Fighters that discovers a light of hope amid sorrow etched deep in the heart.

Overcoming the sudden passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins, it was released in June 2023 from the album “But Here We Are.” Dave Grohl’s powerful yet delicate vocals beautifully convey the feelings for a lost bandmate and the wish for renewal.

A song that stays close to those in grief or standing at a crossroads in life.

After listening, you’ll likely feel an even deeper bond with the people you cherish.

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FKA twigs – sad day (audio)

This is a track from the second album, MAGDALENE, released in 2019 by the uniquely individual British singer-songwriter FKA twigs, five years after her debut.

As the title suggests, it’s a song that evokes sadness, said to express the feeling of growing apart from a lover.

Throughout the album, she sings about various hardships and losses she experienced after her debut, and it captures her real self, who in fact also went through a breakup with her fiancé.

Why not immerse yourself in FKA twigs’ distinctive world while reflecting on your own experiences?

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