10 breakup songs that are worth a listen
10 breakup songs that are worth a listen
Kelly Clarkson, the original American Idol, is coming to Hersheypark Stadium on July 11. Clarkson's 2004 hit "Since U Been Gone" is one of the most recognizable post-relationship anthems. Number 482 on Rolling Stones' 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2010, the jam influenced me to make my own (very unofficial) list of the best breakup songs of all time.
Kelly Clarkson, the original American Idol, is coming to Hersheypark Stadium on July 11. Clarkson's 2004 hit "Since U Been Gone" is one of the most recognizable post-relationship anthems. Number 482 on Rolling Stones' 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2010, the jam influenced me to make my own (very unofficial) list of the best breakup songs of all time.
"Love Hurts" by Nazareth
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First recorded by The Everly Brothers in 1960, this song is probably best known by the 1970s hit version done by Nazareth. The opening guitar riff plays instantly in my head upon hearing the word "breakup."
"King of Wishful Thinking" by Go West
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This poppy 1990 British hit just might be the most uplifting song to jam to following a tragic heartbreak.
"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" by Taylor Swift
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This 2012 chart topper became a ballad for people who are tired of the quasi-relationship cat-and-mouse game.
"Since U Been Gone" by Kelly Clarkson
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The inspiration for this list, "Since U Been Gone" earned Kelly Clarkson a Grammy and a special place in the hearts of people who are doing better without their exes.
"Always On My Mind" by Willie Nelson
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This song has been done by other artists including Elvis and B.B. King. It was first recorded by Gwen McCrae and Brenda Lee, but Nelson won a Grammy for it in 1982.
"He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones
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Arguably one of the best country songs of all time, this tragically hopeful single was preserved by the Library of Congress into the National Recording Registry.
"The Tracks of My Tears" by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
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While I appear to be doing fine, I'm hurting inside. The 1965 Motown classic has been duplicated but never replicated. Listed on many reputable music lists, the track was a 2007 inductee into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
"F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)" by Eamon
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This overly explicit song from 2003 epitomizes the vengeful feeling of being played. It's a plain and simple musical middle finger to anyone who has ever two-timed
"Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye (feat. Kimbra)
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This 2011 hipster jam is like a cryfest for people who want to remain friends with their exes.
"Mable" by Goldfinger
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This playful punk rock song is a 2-minute and 23-second tale of love gone awry.