"The Saddest Song" is a song by The Ataris. Described as a ballad,[1] this song was released as the third and final single from their fourth album, So Long, Astoria.[2] It reached #27 on the US Modern Rock Tracks.
| "The Saddest Song" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by The Ataris | ||||
| from the album So Long, Astoria | ||||
| Released | November 5, 2003 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, emo | |||
| Length | 4:15 (standard version) 4:09 (acoustic version) | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kris Roe | |||
| The Ataris singles chronology | ||||
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This song was written by singer Kris Roe about being away from his daughter, Starla. He also cites his own broken childhood.[citation needed]
The accompanying music video shows the band playing in an abandoned house with a little girl trying to find them.
Chart performance
edit"The Saddest Song" peaked at number 27 on the US Modern Rock chart.
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard) | 27 |
References
edit- ^ "The Ataris' 5 Best Live Performances". moshcam.com. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Retrieved October 30, 2016.