Music General : Great music born out of tragedy
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Sitting at the Dock of the Bay went to number 1 shortly after the death of Otis Redding. It's doubtful it would have achieved as much success without his death.
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Beethovan was deaf by the time he wrote Ode To Joy, if that counts.
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This thread is about great music, not shit.
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Watching the movie The Wall gives the context of this song. It's sad shit, yo.
How I long to hear you sing beneath the clear blue skies
How I long to hear you sing beneath the clear blue skies
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I prefer the tragedy to any of the music posted in this thread so far.
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I've always heard there was a story behind this song.
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Great music born out of tragedy
Joy Division would disband not long after and members of the band would form New Order, becoming one of the most successful electronic rock groups of all time and releasing one of the most influential synth pop songs ever, Blue Monday.
Any other examples?