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Nov 8, 2014 · Provided to YouTube by Atlantic RecordsBallad of the Sad Young Men · Roberta FlackFirst Take℗ 1995 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and W...
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[Outro] All the sad young men Seek a certain smile Someone they can hold For just a little while Tired little girl She does the best, she does the best that she can Trying to be gay For a sad ...
Dec 30, 2023 · Reflecting on the Lyrics. ‘Ballad of the Sad Young Men’ begins with the image of sad young men drowning their sorrows, their glasses filled with rye, in a world where all the news is bad. It’s a powerful line that sets the tone for the rest of the song, painting a picture of desperation and disillusionment. These young men are missing out ...
The song The Ballad of the Sad Young Men was written by Tommy Wolf and Fran Landesman and was first released by Tani Seitz in 1959. It was covered by Carmen Pateña, Sarah Jane Cion, Ulf Wakenius, Rhythm Combination & Brass and other artists.
While “Ballad of the Sad Young Men” was originally written by Fran Landesman and Tommy Wolf for the 1959 musical “The Nervous Set,” it is Davy Graham’s rendition that has truly captured the essence of the song. Graham’s delicate guitar-playing and raw vocals bring out the vulnerability and raw emotions embedded within the lyrics.
Feb 15, 2010 · Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette play the ballad of the sad young men, live at Philharmonie, Cologne, 1989.
Jan 6, 2024 · The sad young men are plagued by feelings of worthlessness and incapability. They desperately try to appear brave, but deep down, they are running from the truth. Their struggles with identity and self-worth are suffocating, leaving them gasping for air in an unforgiving world. Autumn turns the leaves to gold.
