Tear-jerking unrequited love songs in Western music: recommended classics and popular tracks

I DoJUDE

I Do – Jude

Jude is an American singer-songwriter who has been active since 1997.

This track has been used in many forms of media, including the TV dramas Dawson’s Creek and Felicity, and is included on the 1998 album No One Is Really Beautiful.

Nicest ThingKate Nash

Kate Nash – Nicest Thing

Kate Nash is a British singer-songwriter and actress who has been active since 2006.

She won a Brit Award in 2008.

This track was released in 2007 and is included on the album ‘Made of Bricks,’ which was certified gold in Germany and Ireland.

Take This LongingLeonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen – ‘Take This Longing’

A track by Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen.

It was inspired by his feelings for Nico, the German singer and actress who was a member of the Velvet Underground.

Included on the 1974 album New Skin for the Old Ceremony, it has been covered by artists such as Judy Collins.

Two Out Of Three Ain’t BadMeat Loaf

Meat Loaf – Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad (PCM Stereo)

A track that sings about unrequited love and the elusive nature of romance.

It was released in 1978 by the American musician Meat Loaf.

It became a hit in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and elsewhere, and has been covered by artists such as the Nitty Gritty Band and Julian Austin.

Black CloudMorrissey

Morrissey – Black Cloud

A track included on the album Years of Refusal, released in 2009 by the British alternative rock singer Morrissey.

It was produced together with Boz Boorer, who is also known as a member of The Polecats.

The guitar is played by Jeff Beck.

Love UntoldPaul Westerberg

Love Untold- (Original Music Video) Paul Westerberg

A track by American musician Paul Westerberg, also known as a member of The Replacements.

Released as a single from his 1996 solo album “Eventually,” it reached No.

21 on the U.

S.

charts.

Laugh, I Nearly DiedThe Rolling Stones

Laugh, I Nearly Died – The Rolling Stones

A track included on the album A Bigger Bang, released by The Rolling Stones in 2005.

The album was acclaimed as “their best in years,” reached the Top 10 on charts around the world, and was certified platinum in four countries.