SOLVED: Sad depressing song

Ok this is probably a very long shot, but I've looked through 4000 tracks and I can't seem to find it anymore...
The problem is I don't know any of the lyrics, rhythm, artist, title, ...

So here is what I know/remember:

* I heard the song about 10 years ago (it's probably older) - I didn't hear it since so it's not a 'commercial' song that will be played often on the radio
* It's a very slow moving song (Rock-Country-ish => No depressive metal)
* The lyrics were very dark and depressing (alcohol, depression, suicide, ...)
* I seem to remember vaguely a music video clip with a cartoon character that was drinking/smoking on a chair (again, 10+ years ago, maybe it's just my imagination that has build up that image over the years - If I saw it, it must have been on MTV at night I guess at that time...)
* The performing artist had several songs in the same genre
* The performing artist had a really deep voice - Male singer
* Quite unknown to the general public
* Didn't have any 'big hits'

To make matters worse, I'm not 100% sure of any of the above, so please take that into consideration.


I know it's very little to go on, but the guy (or gal) who finds the artist and/or song with this info must be the Rain Man of music knowledge. (In my book at least)

Thanks in advance for any attemps!! All are welcome!

A long shot, ignoring music clip, and other songs that were popular at the same time, though it fits for dying and mentions too much wine.

The song that comes to mind is Terry Jacks' "Seasons in the Sun"

I haven't heard it in a while though about 10 or so years ago, I vaguely remember the local station playing it occasionally. It seemed to have enjoyed a brief popularity once again, (and I'd be guessing after looking at a wikipedia entry,) that was probably after Westlife's cover of the song was released onto the music market. I really prefer Terry Jacks version. It's easy to forget it's from 1974.

Thanks for trying!

Unfortunately, this is not it. The song I'm looking for is much more depressing and there are no mentions of joy or cheerful emotions, it was all dark and depressing. It was also nowhere near a hit, unlike 'Seasons in the Sun' which was and still is a well-known song.

As a little history interlude, this was actually a song written by 'Jacques Brel' called 'Le moribond'. It was later translated into 'Seasons in the sun', and I totally agree with you that Terry Jacks had the best version of them all. (as a Belgian, I had to mention one of our most influential music-artists, sorry to go off-topic :-) )



PS: I also forgot to mention but the performer had a really deep voice.

Well, the following artist don't have deep voices but try

"Without You" by Harry Neilsson
"Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan

Like you mentioned yourself, the voices aren't deep enough, that's not it.

The rhythm is also too entertaining. They are sad songs, don't get me wrong, but the song I'm looking for had a much more calm/slow rhythm.


I don't expect anything but long shots here, so thanks a lot for taking the time to try! (and Alone Again is a beautiful song btw)

Try this song:

"Hurt" by Johnny Cash
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp4UI_FxGLE

Deep voice and depressing reminds me of

Crash Test Dummies - Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIbcqgXh5-4

Originally Posted by bugmenot1

Try this song:

"Hurt" by Johnny Cash
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp4UI_FxGLE

This is not it but it's definitely in the good direction.

Note: When I said: "not a commercial song", I also meant the artist is quite unknown to the general public. (unlike Cash)


Closest try until now, thanks!

Originally Posted by Mumbles

Deep voice and depressing reminds me of

Crash Test Dummies - Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIbcqgXh5-4

Much deeper voice than Brad Roberts would indeed be hard to find. :-)
But alas, this is not it.

Thanks anyways to bring this one up, it's been years since I heard it and it's an amazing song (albeit very sad indeed).

Is it possible for you to give any more details about the music video that might be associated with the mystery song?

Originally Posted by GegeDede

* I seem to remember vaguely a music video clip with a cartoon character that was drinking/smoking on a chair (again, 10+ years ago, maybe it's just my imagination that has build up that image over the years - If I saw it, it must have been on MTV at night I guess at that time...)

As far as my mind serves me well, there was nothing much happening. A guy (cartoon character) was sitting on a chair and drinking alcohol and smoking. It was a very badly lit room... Maybe a bar about closing time.



On a side note:
I've gone through 2000 more tracks, this is driving me totally bonkers... :-)
I just started going through the "1000 Country Golden Hits", but I don't know if it would really qualify as country...

I think I know very well which style of music you mean. Very indie stuff, that's for sure.

e. g.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHLz5sNLwXM

Note: When I said: "not a commercial song", I also meant the artist is quite unknown to the general public.

Yet another winner, since Jeff Cole actually does fit in this category, too.

Male or female would have been simple right from the start. Don't know why you're sifting through hits if this wasn't one...Anyhow this 'down and out troubadour' is my long shot (along with half of his songs):

Everlast - Ends

Originally Posted by pianoman74

I think I know very well which style of music you mean. Very indie stuff, that's for sure.
e. g.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHLz5sNLwXM
Yet another winner, since Jeff Cole actually does fit in this category, too.

Never heard of him, thanks for the very nice guess!

Until now: Hurt by Johnny Cash would be the closest try though..

Originally Posted by BlueNileFan

Male or female would have been simple right from the start. Don't know why you're sifting through hits if this wasn't one...Anyhow this 'down and out troubadour' is my long shot (along with half of his songs):

Everlast - Ends

Unfortunately, this is not it.

My bad for not being clear enough and thank you for pointing it out, added it to the list.

I'm sifting through the albums because I don't know where else to look anymore... I've encountered dozens of artists I had never heard from before though and I'm trying to enjoy the ride while I try to get to the destination.

I'm wondering if you'd consider Nick Cave having a deep voice. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds had a run of dark songs. I'm not overly familiar with their songs, or the official videos, but some of the songs are pretty dark. I don't think I've heard any that I'd call remotely countryish but then again the radio and tv only seem to play a few once and again, and then most of the time I'd be tuning out a few seconds into the song.

Looking at lyric results - "Shivers" mentions suicide and alcohol.

Originally Posted by Fence Sitter

I'm wondering if you'd consider Nick Cave having a deep voice. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds had a run of dark songs. I'm not overly familiar with their songs, or the official videos, but some of the songs are pretty dark. I don't think I've heard any that I'd call remotely countryish but then again the radio and tv only seem to play a few once and again, and then most of the time I'd be tuning out a few seconds into the song.

Looking at lyric results - "Shivers" mentions suicide and alcohol.

I consider Nick Cave having a deep voice indeed but this is not it. It was a solo performance by a male artist.
Until now I always dismissed Nick Cave because he is quite well known but I'm beginning to hesitate. I will go through his works.


Thanks to keep trying for this pretty hopeless search anyways...

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet...

Some 2 years later, finally got it. I was watching a random episode of The Sopranos when I heard the voice, Stuart Ashton Staples... It was him, I was sure of it! Some quick Google search and I finally got it:

Tindersticks - Dying Slowly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icC4O5mq_-4


Man, what a sweet feeling.

Congratulations!
(Never give up, Never surrender).