Music/musicians you cannot listen to & be in a bad mood at the same time?

[Bouncy Ball]

Here are the artists/genres I cannot listen to AND be in a bad mood at the same time:

1. Bob Marley/most reggae

2. Van Morrison

3. Ok, I'll admit this one--gulp--John Denver. I first heard "Rocky Mountain High" when I was a young kid and LOVED it. Also that sun on the water making me cry song. I would go around singing that as a kid and it always made me happy.


What are yours?

[Gothic Sponge]

1. Beatles

[enigmatic]

2. Seconded.

It's impossible to listen to anything from the "Beatlemania" era Beatles and not have a happy, goofy smile on your face...

[Bouncy Ball]

7. I certainly don't dislike them

but I've never "got" that Beatles thing. What's wrong with me? :cry:

[Gothic Sponge]

8. To each their own

[Skittles]

9. too young?

nt

[Bouncy Ball]

35. I was born at the dawning of the Age of Aquarius

[Skittles]

3. Simon & Garfunkel

and Neil Young

[Bouncy Ball]

6. Neil, yeah

definitely.

And let me add Peter, Paul and Mary. I heard them when I was very young all the time (semi-hippy parents) and I find their music very comforting.

[frictionlessO]

25. Neil is a good choice except for Old Man.

and maybe Sugar Mountain (title?)...

[frictionlessO]

26. B-52s!!!!! Oh yeah!

and Peter Gabriel for the most part.

[yellowdogintexas]

4. Steely Dan

[Bouncy Ball]

5. Ooo good one.

That goes on my list, too. I knew if I started this thread, I'd be reminded of a lot.

[PittPoliSci]

10. the Damned.

they just cheer me up somehow. i love them.

[mark414]

11. beastie boys

[Mojambo]

12. The Muffs

They wrote a song called "Really, Really Happy" for crying out loud!
:thumbsup:

[alphafemale]

13. Queen/Freddie Mercury (especially Bohemian Rhapsody)

Sing Real Loud

"Mama Mia! Mama Mia! Mama Mia! Let me Go! Beelzebub has a Devil put aside For Me! FOR ME!"

With a Straight Face.

Can't. Be. Done.

Not by me at least.

[shadowknows69]

14. Live Grateful Dead shows were the happiest place on earth

:hippie:

[tjdee]

15. Rusted Root.

Wow, haven't thought of them in a LOOONNG time, don't even know if they're still together, or what.

But try listening to lyrics like "bublesay bubleyuh" and staying miserable. Not going to happen.

[crispini]

28. I love them!

and they are indeed a feel-good happy band!

[meganmonkey]

16. Reggae indeed (old school) - Toots & the Maytals was the first thing

to pop in my head when I saw the thread title.

Especially 'Pressure Drop'

[goodboy]

17. 311 Music makes me feel good. "Stealing Happy Hours"

[babylonsister]

18. Some of Jimmy

Buffett's upbeat tunes; compiled a long CD of just happy songs; great!

[goodboy]

20. No Doubt...(double entendre)

[2bfree]

19. I love John Denver!

Sometimes his songs make me cry though especially Sunshine on My Shoulder and Annie's Song. Beautiful music nothing to be ashamed of.

I don't see how I could be sad while listening to funk or disco music. Lately I've been on a Cher kick. :)

[11 Bravo]

21. Early Doobie Brothers

That will get me going every time.

[fluffernutter]

34. me too!

[Groggy]

22. The Go-Gos!

happy..peppy...luv 'em! Don't hurt me! B-)

[crispini]

31. Seconded..... I love 'em! :) n/t

[vinnievin777]

23. John Waite

The Beastie Boys
Billy Idol


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[sundog]

24. Antonio Carlos Jobim

[AngryLizard]

27. Crowded House

[crispini]

29. Polyphonic Spree!

Happiest. Band. Evah!

http://www.thepolyphonicspree.com/

Twenty-four member symphonic pop band that RADIATES joy, love and light.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

30. Professor Longhair

Just can't listen to Tipitina and hold a grudge

[charlyvi]

32. Aretha......

Enough said.

[fluffernutter]

33. Gypsy Kings, Bob Marley, Ace of Base.

[immoderate]

36. NRBQ, Thelonius Monk, Arlo, LaVern Baker, Little Richard

And I want to throw in another vote for Tom Jobim.

--IMM

[Joe Power]

37. The Ramones

The Ramones, Coltrane, Sublime, Sun Ra, SRV, Beastie Boys, The Chieftans.