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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Deep Purple - Soldier of Fortune

1974 Cult-Classic Ranked ‘Saddest Rock Song Ever Written’



Oppo Gold For Great: Rainbow - Long Live Rock‘n’Roll (1978)


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(Note: Parade Maga Silver Medal For Sad Song  Awarded To ;-) 


 Two Sad: Thin Lizzy - ‘Borderline’ (1976)

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