Music
R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts" makes men cry the most, apparently
by Ciaran Thompson
September 30, 2010
A recent survey by PRS for Music has revealed that R.E.M.’s 1993 single “Everybody Hurts” is the top song that makes men cry. “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” follow in second and third, respectively.
“A well-written tear-jerker is one that people can relate to and empathize with,” Ellis Rich, PRS for Music’s chairman said in a statement. “It is this lyrical connection that can reach deep down emotionally and move even the strongest of men.”
Some other tracks appearing in the top 10 list included “The Drugs Don’t Work” by The Verve, “Streets of Philadelphia” by Bruce Springsteen and Todd Duncan’s “Unchained Melody.” View the complete list below.
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)
