World hits and their dark backstory that you might not have even realised about

So many favourite songs, and so many emotions they evoke. Depending on the message and the rhythm, our mood while listening to them can be different - from grief to joythat's what they say. But there is one more important criterion, which is responsible for what impressions a track will leave behind... And that's his background.

The hits discussed below have a pretty bad - in some places even extreme sad backstory. But only the most devoted fans of their performers know this.

Queen - "These Are the Days of Our Lives"

Primarily written by drummer Roger Taylor, the composition "These Are the Days of Our Lives." is the most moving and sensual in the repertoire. Queen. The black and white clip emphasises the mourning and atmospheric nature of the track, and "unenlightened" music lovers might think that it was all done to romanticise it... But it wasn't.

The song was released as a single in the States for Freddie's 45th birthday, but just a month and a half later the singer passed away. The music video for it remains the latest music video featuring the band's unrivalled frontman. It was deliberately shot in black and white in an attempt to disguise the outward signs of Mercury's deteriorating health. As the last notes fade out and the music video comes to an end, Freddie says, "I still love." These were ultimately his last words recorded on camera.

Eric Clapton, "Tears In Heaven" and "Circus."

Eric Clapton co-wrote a song "Tears In Heaven" (co-written with Will Jennings), which was first heard on the crime drama "High" and quickly won him acclaim. But few people know that he dedicated the track as a tribute to his 4-year-old son To Conor.who died in an accident in 1991...

The day before the tragedy, Eric and his son visited circus. Years later, the musician recalled that the circus had three arenas and wild animals, and Conor was mesmerised by the spectacle. Clapton wrote a song "Circus." in memory of the last night he spent with his son. The heartfelt melody expresses his grief at the loss of his only child....

Eric performed the critically acclaimed song live in 1992 before it was released on vinyl.

Led Zeppelin - "All My Love"

This tender song is also about a great loss that seems simply impossible to get over..... Robert Plante dedicated "All My Love" his 5-year-old son Karak, who died of an unknown stomach infection. At that time, the singer was away from home, for which he had berated himself for many years.

The heartfelt ode, drenched in love and bitterness, was co-written with bassist John Paul Jones. Robert recorded the vocal part the first time round.

The Beach Boys - "Never Learn Not to Love"

The Beach Boys - an important part of musical history and its legacy. However, some may not be aware that the deceased's Dennis Wilson, vocalist and drummer, had a strange, albeit short-lived friendship with a cult leader Charles Mansonwho even lived in Wilson's house for a while!

The band released "Never Learn Not to Love" in 1968. Gradually the track began to win the hearts of the public, as it suddenly turned out that Manson had written it! He was the author of what later underwent some changes and became "Never Learn Not to Love". Manson gave up any copyright in exchange for a motorbike and money, but was very angry when he found out that his original lyrics had been altered. Just a year later, the pregnant actress Sharon Tate was a victim of his gang.

Korn - "Pretty"

The toughest song on our list, so before you read its backstory - we advise you to think twice. "Pretty" was indeed inspired by horrific events, crossing everything you can ....

Korn are well known for writing disturbing lyrics, but none of them are quite as scary as "Pretty". Frontman Jonathan Howson Davies once worked as a morgue assistant, and one day he saw a gruesome scene: an 11-month-old baby girl brought in, killed by a psychopathic father. What 18-year-old Jonathan saw left a deep impression on his mind. Afterwards, he had to undergo psychiatric treatment, because nightmares kept him awake. "Pretty Woman." was written in memory of a girl who lost her life in such a senseless and horrible way.