The 25 Most Exquisitely Sad Songs in the Whole World
Find out which Radiohead song made the list of sad songs.
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Years Active: 1999-2009
Band Members: Jonny Greenwood, Phil Selway, Ed O'Brien, Colin Greenwood, Thom Yorke
Influenced by: Can, Queen, Talking Heads, Pixies, Suede, The Smiths, Squarepusher, Nirvana, Jane's Addiction, Pink Floyd, R.E.M.
Genre: Rock & Alternative
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