The thing is, the reader doesn't want to hear about bad times.

In good times, people want to advertise; in bad times, they have to.

I've had good times; I've had bad times.

In a sense, worst times are the best times as they truthfully reveal the true colours of the people who are meant to help you.

How many people there were like him – forgotten during unforgettable years.

Particularly with the blues, it's not just about bad times. It's about the healing spirit.