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

a little bit of loveBrenda Russell

Brenda Russell- A little Bit of Love

This is a hidden gem by Brenda Russell that portrays a bittersweet, fleeting love through exquisitely nuanced pitch inflections.

Though it sits within the soul-classic tradition, its evanescent atmosphere is striking, offering a song that lets you savor the understated elegance and deep, inward-reaching richness characteristic of old-school soul.

surrenderDiana Ross

Surrender

It’s a hidden gem by Diana Ross, the peerless disco diva.

The beautiful melodic lines and the exhilarating, soaring lift in the chorus are brought to life by vocals so powerful they verge on a primal scream, culminating in a sweeping, cathartic track that can move you to tears.

talk to herIndia Arie

india arie – talk to her

This hidden gem features a moving melodic line that intertwines exquisitely with acoustic cutting guitar.

The robust vocals—modern yet reminiscent of old-school soul in the vein of India.

Arie—are masterfully rendered, resulting in a magnificent, grand-scale production that’s powerful enough to bring you to tears.

feel like makin’ loveMarlena Shaw

Marlena Shaw – Feel Like Makin’ Love

This is a hidden gem featuring the modest, captivating vocals of Marlena Shaw, a legendary figure who helped shape the musical foundations of jazz and soul.

Its sophistication is evident in the many covers and samples by later artists, and it’s a concealed song whose deeply emotional lyrics are moving enough to bring you to tears.

kiss my love goodbyebettye swann

Bettye Swann “Kiss My Love Goodbye” (1974)

A hidden soul gem where a floating, wistful melody line is exquisitely matched by slow-tempo vocals.

The beautiful yet fragile world of heartbreak, with its melancholy seeping through the soaring vocals, makes it a tear-jerking classic, distinguished by a particularly deep, rugged flavor even among old blues.

lovely dayBill Withers

Bill Withers – Lovely Day (Original Version)

This hidden gem features a soothing melody line built on cutting guitar, with vocals full of melancholy and uplift that bring you to tears.

The beautiful vocals, as if soaring into the sky, and the looping chorus create a steady sense of trance, inspiring awe at the very existence of noble music itself.

he’s my manThe Supremes

The Supremes – He’s My Man

With its wistful guitar riff and slow-tempo track that bring tears in an instant, this masterpiece is distinguished by a structure that makes emotions overflow at the chorus.

Its intense, passionate expression is striking, and the song is remembered as one that cemented its acclaim among devoted music fans around the world.