The original version of a cult classic, written in 1933 by Rezső Seress. Over time, the song has become clouded by a shroud of urban legends, most of which emphasize the song's connection to a number of suicides. Cover versions of this song, most of which are loose English translations, have been performed numerous times by a wide range of artists. See the wikipedia article for a detailed list.
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The original version of a cult classic, written in 1933 by Rezső Seress. Over time, the song has become clouded by a shroud of urban legends, most of… read more
The original version of a cult classic, written in 1933 by Rezső Seress. Over time, the song has become clouded by a shroud of urban legends, most of which emphasize the song's conn… read more
Rezső Seress (* 3 November 1899 - 11 January 1968) was a Hungarian pianist and composer. He taught himself to play the piano, and composed the song Szomorú Vasárnap (Gloomy Sunday), which gained infamy as it became associated with a spate of suicides. Many American and European radio services found it too depressing for broadcast (though it is unclear how much of this is fact and how much is urban legend). Probably the best known version of the song Gloomy Sunday in English was sung by Billie Holiday. Rezső Seress committed suicide in Budapest in January, 1968, by jumping out of a … read more
Rezső Seress (* 3 November 1899 - 11 January 1968) was a Hungarian pianist and composer. He taught himself to play the piano, and composed the song Szomorú Vasárnap (Gloomy Sunday), which … read more
Rezső Seress (* 3 November 1899 - 11 January 1968) was a Hungarian pianist and composer. He taught himself to play the piano, and composed the song Szomorú Vasárnap (Gloomy Sunday), which gained infamy as it became associated with a s… read more