If there was ever a decade when sad pop and rock songs dominated the charts, it was the 1970s. Something about that era seemed to inspire an outpouring of melancholic music that resonated deeply with listeners. Perhaps it was the lingering impact of the Vietnam War, which lasted until 1975, or the disillusionment brought on by the Watergate scandal. Maybe it was just the haze of widespread pot smoking that fueled a generation’s sense of longing and despair. While we often enjoy taking a deep dive into more obscure tracks on these types of lists, this time, we decided to The post 1970s’ Saddest Rock And Pop Songs appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.