Polly by Nirvana “Polly is based on an actual incident which occurred in Tacoma in June of 1987. Haunting is defined as “poignant and evocative; difficult to ignore or forget.” In that spirit, here are eight songs that are haunting in some or many aspects, but at the same time leave you in awe of their beauty; a different kind of Halloween song. Scroll down to see all of the choices! It took a full year and an appearance in the hit movie The Blackboard Jungle to become a hit, but this country-swing version of Sonny Dae and the Knights' 1953 flop eventually kicked off the nationwide rock and roll craze (though it's not the first rock song or even the first national rock hit). It is a true country song that was created by country music's Queen. A Fourteen-year-old girl was kidnapped by a man named Gerald Friend who hung the girl upside down from a pulley attached to the ceiling of his mobile home and raped and tortured her with a leather whip, a razor, hot wax, and a blowtorch. Next. One of the worst country songs of all time! Fancy is Reba's most famous song. 1 decade ago What is the most haunting Country song? voices have a haunting beauty" Beautiful, but in a sad way and often in a way which cannot be forgotten: "a haunting melody" For many years now, we have been asking musicians, composers, and people from all walks of life and from across the world to tell us the melodies they find the most haunting. Share on Pinterest. The story goes that the film’s director, Robert Altman, gave the task to his teenage son to write the lyrics for “the stupidest song ever written”. Ergo, “Murder Was the Case” wouldn’t qualify. Then, be sure to check back to see the results…if you dare! It really shows you how to keep moving with your head held high. Share on Twitter. Mysteriously pretty. While many consider it to be lazily written, I understand the true meaning of the words, and the emotions evoked in this song. Presenting before you Shiv Kumar Batalvi . In it, he imagines a letter written by a young soldier to his family as he is leaving for war. 4 - Ghost Rider by Rush (2002) from the Vapor Trails CD - a powerful, rich song. Previous. He was youngest recipient of Sahitya Akademi award. Such a beautifully sad, heart-wrenching song. Jump to the poll below to cast your vote for the country song you find to be the most haunting. The story is haunting, and she sings with athe perfect amount of emotion. Of course, this was the theme music for M*A*S*H* (1970) and later an instrumental version for the TV show. 1 - The Ghost in You by the Psychedelic Furs, a great 80's tune and the best ghost song ever penned. “Retrograde” by James Blake 2 - Ghosts by Stevie Nicks from "The Other Side of the Mirror" album. What country song brings back haunting memories of a time in your life?You Can name more than one. ). It reached No. 3 on the country charts. Share on Facebook. The lyrics, and the way she sang them, can bring tears. Pexels 1. Share on Facebook. Top award given by India's National Academy of Letters. Country star Tim McGraw premiered this song at the Academy of Country Music Awards and released the live recording in 2007 on the album "Let It Go." (Note: Many songs in this list contain profanities) 1. Amy Lee is an amazing vocalist, and her songs reflect on the true tragedy of life. To be a bona fide country murder tale, the song must have a homicide (or two), a narrative and, of course, possess that distinctive country sound. The game of life is hard to play I’m gonna lose it anyway The losing card I’ll someday lay So this is all I have to say. McGraw has said the song is a tribute to the U.S. armed forces. "Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley and His Comets. 3 - The Ghost Song by the Doors, a tune so smooth only Jim Morrison could it pull off. Note: Many songs in this list contain profanities ) 1 in it, imagines! 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