Wistful Sad Songs

[wildrover]

For sad songs, dog lovers can't beat "Old Shep", originally done by Red Foley, with a later narrative version by Walter Brennen. It tells the story of a man and dog who grew up together, and now the time has come for the man to have to put his dog down. It is especially sad to me because soon I'll have to face the same thing with "Chewy" my 12 year old mixed lab.I just learned last week he has a large tumor, which may be operable, but chances of survival are 50/50 at best.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw9ce27sX1k

I assume that's a link to the song, but I just can't...I honestly teared up just reading what you wrote. My buddy-dog is like family...I don't even want to think about that day coming our way. "Where the Red Fern Grows" just turns me in to a complete wreck.

Gotta change gears a little, now...

The theme song to El Laberinto del Fauno..."Mercedes' Lullaby".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96ju7754pXU

Great movie, too.

St. James Infirmary Blues...AKA Gambler's Blues, three different versions...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa1pV81p1So
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kY4sqoUBeM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHh4wBGQZD0