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World's most cursed song, linked to over 100 deaths, banned for 62 years, singer died due to..., name is...
Music often reflects emotions—joy, love, heartbreak—but in 1933, Hungarian composer Rezso Seress wrote a song so sorrowful, it was said to drive listeners to their deaths. The piece, titled Gloomy Sunday, was born from Seress's own heartbreak after his girlfriend left him. The lyrics were drenched in despair, painting life as unbearable and death as the only comfort. The song's grief-stricken tone and crushing sadness soon gave it a chilling reputation. Stories began circulating that those who listened to it felt an overwhelming urge to end their lives. How many lives did this song allegedly claim? Initially, record companies refused to release it. But in 1935, Gloomy Sunday finally reached the public. Almost immediately, Hungary saw a disturbing rise in suicides. Reports told of the song being found on repeat near victims, or mentioned in their farewell letters. First, around 17 deaths were linked to it. Soon, the figure climbed close to 100. By 1941, the government decided the song was too dangerous and banned it outright. Did the ban change anything? The ban lasted for 62 years and was finally lifted in 2003. But by then, the song's legacy had already been written in tragedy. Even Seress's former lover was said to have taken her life after hearing it. In a haunting twist, Rezso Seress himself died on a Sunday—the very day immortalised in his composition. In January 1968, he jumped from a window in Budapest. Surviving the fall, he later ended his life in a hospital by strangling himself with a wire. A song that outlived its creator Despite its dark past, Gloomy Sunday continued to fascinate artists. More than 100 singers recorded it in 28 languages. The most famous version came from Billie Holiday, whose English rendition was also banned for years. In 1999, the tale of the song inspired the film Gloomy Sunday, released in Hungary and Germany, cementing its place as one of music history's most unsettling legends.
India.com
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
World's unluckiest song, over 100 people died listening to it, was banned for 62 years, song is...
Songs are the soul of any film. Many films have become hits only based on their music and songs. Even in times of happiness and sorrow, people lighten their mood by listening to film songs. Songs give us new energy. Sad, romantic, flashy, and patriotic songs evoke different emotions in people. Some songs remind people of someone and heal their wounds. Some songs reduce pain. But there is also a song that gives only sorrow in every way. It is called the most unlucky song in the world. This song took the lives of more than 100 people. Which is the world's worst song? This song is such that people used to commit suicide after listening to it. According to the House Stuff Work website, the song Gloomy Sunday is the most ominous song in the world. This song was written by Rezso Seress and Laszlo together. Written in 1933, this song was released in 1935 and in the same year, a person committed suicide after listening to it. This person mentioned this song in his suicide note. At the same time, it is said that the fiancée of the composer of this song also committed suicide by consuming poison. In 1968, the writer of this song, Rezso, also committed suicide. Two people shot themselves and a woman committed suicide by jumping into the water after listening to the song. After all this, this song was banned. What is in the song? When this song was analyzed, it was found to be a Hungarian song. At the time when this song was released, most of the people in Hungary were suffering from stress. People were facing a financial crisis and were also being laid off from their companies. In such a situation, the lyrics and picturisation of this song started relating to their life, and this made them feel even more sad. This song talks about humanity, the hustle and bustle of life, the everyday sorrows, and death involved in it.
