As a child I listened to my mother's old 78 records. One of the saddest songs I have ever heard was called MOMMY, CAN I TAKE MY DOLL TO HEAVEN WITH ME. Even as a child this song made me cry. Here are a few of the words I can remember.

Oh, she was just a child of three. She loved her little ragged doll with all her heart And as they lifted her from underneath The car that struck her down Her broken hand still held her dolly tight. CHORUS: Mommy, can I take my doll to heaven with me? Mommy, can I take my doll to heaven with me? Will the angels think it's wrong If I bring my doll along? Mommy, can I take my doll to heaven with me?

Another one my mother used to sing was THE LETTER EDGED IN BLACK. This is a song about receiving notice of her husband being killed in war.

The new songs mentioned had sang tones about them but the really old songs could get so grossly sad and depressing.

Anyway...just wanted to share........Sherry