Listening to a sad song has reduced seven out of ten men to tears, according to the study. And almost 90 per cent of women admit listening to an emotional song or passage of music has made them cry, The Telegraph reported.
The research shows one in five females 'often' shed tears when they hear a sad tune.
And 'Everybody Hurts' by American band REM was named as the saddest song of all time, beating Elton John's 'Candle in the Wind'. Mike and the Mechanics' 'The Living Years' came third in the poll.
The survey was commissioned by theatrical producer David King to discover more about what he described as "the power of music." It revealed 84 per cent of men men aged between 18 and 24 have become tearful to music. But in the 55 plus age group the figure dropped to 74 per cent.
Thus, Top 20 sad songs also includes: I will always love you – Whitney Houston; Nothing compares to you – Prince/Sinead O'Connor; My heart will go on – Celine Dion and others.
