Joni Mitchell singing River.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpFudDAYqxY
Bob Dylan recites - 'Twas the Night before Christmas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8yewhGBOco
Sarah McLachlan - I'll be Home for Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pv3Us86qDo
... and yes, I love sad songs.