Fifty-three years ago today, one of the most haunting ballads ever recorded sat atop the charts as it became one of the defining songs of its era. Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly” topped Billboard ...

Thelonious Monk’s best-known composition, “’Round Midnight,” was first recorded 80 years ago this month. His slow, moody ballad ranks as among his finest work and one of the most enduring in jazz.

In 1984, Billy Idol was known for bleach-blonde spiky hair, leather, and rebellious rock anthems. Almost no one expected him to release a dreamy, haunting ballad. But the unlikely creative gamble — a ...

The lyrics reflect a whirlwind of despair and chaos, but also offer a sense of graceful surrender to whatever path life presents, no matter how dark the journey may seem. Rich in metaphor and ...

Deep in the Appalachian Mountains, traditional folk songs have been passed down for generations, preserving stories and sounds that date back centuries. When this singer performs one of these haunting ...

Elvis Presley’s 1960s comeback era is legendary for rediscovering the King of Rock N’ Roll’s voice after years of being trapped in making movies in Hollywood. Most people are familiar with the iconic ...

Bluegrass artist Danny Joines teams with Appalachian vocalist Sandy Shortridge on “Lonesome Sound of A Fiddle,” a haunting heartbreak murder ballad now the centerpiece of a national ...

In the summer of 1995, Boy George released his fifth studio album Cheapness and Beauty. Though only a moderate commercial success, the album was an important one in his career because it marked the ...

The holidays are here, the sun is setting way too early, and the cold is creeping in—perfect conditions for a new playlist that hits all the feels this time of year. Whether you need an emotional ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the most haunting ballads ever recorded was dominating the Billboard Hot 100 exactly 53 years ago today. The song would go ...