There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)

"There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)" is a song written by Wayne Anthony, Barry Eastmond, and Billy Ocean. It was performed by Billy Ocean and released in 1986. The song became a major international hit, reaching number one in several countries, including the United States, where it topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is one of Ocean's signature songs and remains popular on adult contemporary and oldies radio stations.

The song is a pop ballad characterized by its smooth melody, Ocean's powerful vocals, and sentimental lyrics about the healing power of sad songs during times of heartbreak. The lyrics suggest that listening to melancholic music can provide comfort and a sense of shared experience when dealing with emotional pain.

"There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)" is frequently associated with the 1980s music scene and is often included on compilation albums of popular songs from that era. The song's success solidified Billy Ocean's status as a prominent figure in pop music during the mid-1980s. The single's popularity also contributed significantly to the success of the album it was featured on, Love Zone.