| "The Saddest Song" | ||||
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| 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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"The Saddest Song" is a song by The Ataris. Described as a ballad, this song was released as the third and final single from their fourth album, So Long, Astoria. It reached #27 on the US Modern Rock Tracks.
This song was written by singer Kris Roe about being away from his daughter, Starla. He also cites his own broken childhood.
The accompanying music video shows the band playing in an abandoned house with a little girl trying to find them.
Chart performance
"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
- "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.
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