This week, The Metro revealed that a survey, conducted by PRS for Music, has unveiled REM's Everybody Hurts as the song most likely to make a grown man cry! More than 1,700 people were surveyed as men named Eric Clapton, U2 and Elton John among the artists whose work is most likely to make them shed a tear or five. I strongly believe that emotions are evoked through music due to personal matters related to the song. The chairman of PRS for Music, Ellis Rich, agrees with this, stating that, "A well-written tear-jerker is one that people can relate to and empathise with". So, what is it about the songs that came in the top 10? Have they gained an overwhelming amount of airplay, allowing them to be exposed to so many people and allowing this truly personal connection? In fact, it seems that men are a very soppy breed, who have been heartbroken many times! Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor, Robbie Williams' Angels and the age old lover's classic Unchained Melody are all in the top ten. On the other hand, the latter two have also featured heavily amongst survey results for Britain's top funeral songs. With so many fantastically emotional songs out there, what is it about these tracks that get blokes blubbing! I guess that's for another survey! Anyway, here is the list in full:1. Everybody Hurts - REM
2. Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
3. Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
4. Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'Connor
5. With or Without You - U2
6. The Drugs Don't Work - The Verve
7. Candle In The Wind - Elton John
8. Streets of Philadelphia - Bruce Springsteen
9. Unchained Melody - Todd Duncan
10. Angels - Robbie Williams
On a happier note...post a comment with your top 5 happy songs!!! The tracks that can put a smile on your face no matter what!
