I need your "Feel Good Songs"

[Mammabruski]

Hi all,

I've had Taylor Swift's "Love Story" stuck in my head all weekend and it got me thinking. It put me in such a good mood and I would love to put together a mix CD/MP3 list with songs that put you in a good mood (and most likely would put anyone in a good mood).

So here it is Intercotee's: Tell me the song that puts you in a good mood. Pretty much any genre would be great, although for Country I prefer mostly songs that "crossover" much like "Love Story". Regardless, these are the songs that make YOU happy...

:)

[MNNHFLTX]

I have two songs on my iPod right now that always put an extra skip in my step--Swing Out Sisters "Breakout" and Paolo Nutini's "New Shoes".

[KylesMom]

"Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina & the Waves has been my "feel good" song since I was in high school - and it continues to put a smile on my face whenever I hear it to this day. Of course, DH cannot stand it! :D Another few are "I'm Still Here" and "Always Know Where You Are" from the Treasure Planet soundtrack. Reminds me of DS when he was a little guy - good memories! :mickey:

[MushuGrl]

Mine are "Unwritten" by Meredith Bainbridge (is that spelled right?), "I'm Alive" by Kenny Chesney and Dave Matthews, and "One Particular Harbor" by Jimmy Buffet.

And after my last Disney trip, I have to add Corbin Bleu's "Celebrate You" to the list.

[DisneyDog]

Good Day Sunshine and Here Comes The Sun, both by The Beatles!

That thing you do, from the movie of the same name.

[ILoveLegos]

Quick glance at my I-Pod Playlist:

1)59 Street Bridge Song (Feeling Groovie) - Paul Simon

2)What a Wonderful World - L. Armstrong

3)Rainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog

4)Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

5)Daybreak - Barry Manilow

6)Over the Rainbow - Israel kamakawiwo'ole

7)Joy to the World - Three Dog Night

8)You are the Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder

9)Sloop John B - Beach Boys

10)The Gambler - Kenny Rogers

11)The Greatest - Kenny Rogers

12)My Front Porch Looking In - Lonestar

13)High Hopes - Frank Sinatra

14)Thank God I'm a Country Boy - John Denver

15)Hakuna Matata - Lion King

[murphy1]

Everything by Michael Buble
Black Eyed Peas I gotta feelin
John Lennon Starting Over

[Dopey's Girl]

I like this tread...I need some new Ipod songs!

Smile by Uncle Cracker
Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffet (It's my Friday at 3:00 song)
Walking on Sunshine By Katrina and the Wave (I think)
My Life Would Stink Without You (Not the right title, but I'm keeping it family friendly) By the Cast of Glee
Crazy Love by Michael Buble

[joonyer]

"When You Wish Upon a Star", by Jiminy Cricket.


An oldie, but it can't be beat for making you feel that ol' Disney "Magic".

[EllieMae]

Mine are "Unwritten" by Meredith Bainbridge (is that spelled right?), "I'm Alive" by Kenny Chesney and Dave Matthews, and "One Particular Harbor" by Jimmy Buffet.

And after my last Disney trip, I have to add Corbin Bleu's "Celebrate You" to the list.



Mine is also One Particular Harbor by Jimmy Buffet! I love that it makes others feel happy too :mickey:

Oh and I also love Smile by Uncle Cracker that a previous poster listed as well

[Mousefever]

"Something to Believe In" Shawn Mullins with a little help from Shawn Colvin.

Amy

[citizensnoopy]

"P.Y.T." by Michael Jackson
"September" by Earth, Wind and Fire
"A Horse with No Name" by America
"Pocketful of Sunshine" by Natasha Bedingfield
"Saturday in the Park" and "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is" by Chicago

[Ian]

I have so many it would be impossible to list them all.

If I had to pick just one, I'd probably go with the 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) by Simon and Garfunkel. The very first time I heard that song I was probably 6 or 7 years old and the way it made me feel was one of the first times I really recognized the power that music could have over me.

If I want a feel-good song while I'm driving, though, I put on L.A. Woman by The Doors. There's no better song to listen to when you're in the mood to press a bit more firmly on the gas pedal. :cool:

[Jeniflower]

anything by Off kilter
Dance Dance Fall Out Boy (just makes me bounce)
Beauty and the bees
break Out - foo fighters
Candy man christine aguliera
Mountains biffy Clyro

You know its a bad day, when you have to fish out your IPOD to check what songs cheer you up

[diz_girl]

Mammabruski - You are going to get A LOT of songs from the seventies, because there are a whole bunch of us on Intercot who just turned 40 in the past year.:old:

So here is my (incomplete) list, with my thoughts (uninvited, of course) behind them -
“If You Really Love Me” by Stevie Wonder - you can pretty much throw almost any Stevie Wonder song on a 'feel good' list, so I limited myself to just one. It could have easily been "As" or "Isn't She Lovely".
“Ventura Highway” by America - can double as a 'driving in the car' song
“Let Your Love Flow” by the Bellamy Brothers - Prius commercial or not
"Jive Talkin" by the Bee Gees
“Off the Wall” by Michael Jackson - the titular album changed the path of popular music
"Breakout” by Swing Out Sister - reminds me of my college days
“Kodachrome” by Simon and Garfunkel
“Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes
“Lessons In Love” by Level 42 - it reminds me of how much I loved the 80's
“Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)” by Basia or (more obviously) Aretha Franklin
“I Love you More Today Than Yesterday” by Spiral Staircase - even though I can't stand the sing-along that it has become, like "Sweet Caroline"
"Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding - not exactly a happy song, but it transplants most people to a happy place

Ditto to -
“59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)” by Simon and Garfunkel
“September" by Earth, Wind and Fire
“Saturday in the Park" by Chicago
"Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is" by Chicago
These songs remind me of summers in Philadelphia (Fairmount Park, Boathouse Row, Art Museum, etc.) during my childhood.

[murphy1]

If I want a feel-good song while I'm driving, though, I put on L.A. Woman by The Doors. There's no better song to listen to when you're in the mood to press a bit more firmly on the gas pedal. :cool:

I beg to differ, mine for that is American Girl by Tom Petty

[Mousefever]

I forgot:

"I Love a Rainy Night" -Eddie Rabbitt

Amy

[Ian]

I beg to differ, mine for that is American Girl by Tom PettyYeah, this is definitely on my list of Great Driving Songs, too. I'd put it somewhere in my top 5 for sure! :thumbsup:

[lettripp]

"Only the Good Die Young" by BIlly Joel

"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey

"I'm Gonna Be (500 MIles)" by The Proclaimers

Just to name a few of my fav "cheer up" songs

[murphy1]

Love Billy Joel, he has some that you might want to check out! Peter Frampton is an old favorite of mine.

[jennbunn]

i'm still standing elton john, paparazzi lady gaga, eye of the tiger survivor,and grease frankie valli just to name a few : )

[Mousefever]

Yeah, this is definitely on my list of Great Driving Songs, too. I'd put it somewhere in my top 5 for sure! :thumbsup:

I love this song too, but I have a hard time not thinking about The Silence of the Lambs when I hear it. (Shudder)

Amy

[elorac]

Some of my favorites: :whistle:

In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
Grace - Jeff Buckley
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynard Skynard
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
I Feel Good - James Brown
Run Around -Blues Traveler
Lean on Me - Bill Withers
Blackbird - Beatles
Hey Ya - Outkast
Should I Stay or Should I Go - Clash
Everyday People - Sly and the Family Stone
Beautiful Day - U2
Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
Pink Houses - John Mellencamp
Imagine - John Lennon

:dance:

[ryca1dreams]

I have so many it would be impossible to list them all.



I'm the same way, but my top 'feel good' song would have to be "It's Not Unusual" by Tom Jones.

Corny, I know, but there's a whole long story behind it.

[pink]

I like the song The Remedy by Jason Mraz. :mickey:

[Tink1]

Here Comes the Sun- The Beatles

makes me happy

N

[elorac]

I'm the same way, but my top 'feel good' song would have to be "It's Not Unusual" by Tom Jones.

Corny, I know, but there's a whole long story behind it.

Even more feel good is picturing Carlton dancing to it!

[threedrunkduck]

After Tonight by REO Speedwagon

I love that song, always motivates me when I am sad

[pink]

I just heard another one last night and I immediately thought of this thread haha!

It's called "Rock and Roll" by Eric Hutchinson. It's on iTunes. :mickey:

[pianobabe]

I have too many to name, but my absolute favorite feel good song is "Sugar, Sugar" by The Archies. There is just something about that song that always makes me smile. It came out many years before I was born, but I have always loved music from that era.

[McLiberal8]

Some of my fave songs to groove to:
'I Can't Dance' by Genesis
'The Way You Make Me Feel' by MJ
'Start All Over' by Miley Cyrus
'Dirt off Your Shoulder' by Jay Z
'83' by John Mayer
'Knock 3 Times' by Tony Orlando
'Cecelia' by Simon and Garfunkel
'Why Should I Worry' by Billy Joel (for Oliver and Co!)
'Universal Mind Control' by Common <~~ this, esp! Not many have heard it, but when you do, you are going to want to dance!

[Nini]

"Love Shack" by the B 52's
"Stray Cat Strut" by The Stray Cats

They make you want to move! :spy:


Denise :mickey:

[The Reservoir Dog]

Glory Days by Bruce Springsteen

Always picks me up especially when I'm at the gym.

[RAIDER]

Daydream Believer ---The Monkees .

Oh What a night ( late Dec 63 ) --- Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons ....

Sugar Suar ---The Archies ( agreement with Pianobabe ) :)

Stop In the name of love ----- Diana Ross

Hungry Heart ----Bruce Springsteen

London Calling ---- The Clash

[Advnt05]

"Another Day"- Jamie Lidell.

Anyone look up any songs listed on here that you hadn't heard before?

[Mammabruski]

Wow! Some great suggestions. Just thinking about some of these songs put a smile on my face. A few more of the songs I love and make me happy are:

"The Perfect Time of Day" by Howie Day
"Hands Down" by Dashboard Confessional
"Open Road Song" by Eve 6
"Ruby Tuesday" by the Stones

I think someone already mentioned this song, but it is really special to me as it was playing when my youngest daughter was born:
"Good-Day Sunshine" by the Beatles


Anyone look up any songs listed on here that you hadn't heard before?

I know most of the songs, but the ones I don't, I haven't had a chance to check out. Hopefully when school lets out for the summer, I'll have time! Only 10 more days (hey, even teachers get anxious for summer)! :mickey: