Songs which leave you happier after listening

[Zomby Woof]

"Domino" by Van Morrison gets the nod this morning.

You?

[taterguy]

1. Buddha Buddha

It was big college radio hit in Chapel Hill 20 years ago. I have a new version by members of Ben Folds Five and Squirrel Nut Zippers.

[NC_Nurse]

68. I haven't heard that song in ages!

Whatever happened to Rick Rock? :D

[taterguy]

102. Rick Rock changed his name to Parthenon Huxley

His website is here

http://www.parthenonhuxley.com/

[lizziegrace]

2. More Today Than Yesterday

Spiral Staircase.

:)


Or the Weather Girls "It's Raining Men"

[u4ic]

47. Me, too

I remembered that someone else here loved that song, but didn't realize it was you, lizzie. You've got great taste. :loveya:

[lizziegrace]

56. So do you!

:loveya:

[elehhhhna]

3. Generator by the Foos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYyw0Zv1iw4&mode=related&search=

[Burma Jones]

4. Eight Days a Week - Beatles and Blue Money from Van the Man....

Also, an obscure piece from Mike Oldfield called Don Alfonso.....

[Starbucks Anarchist]

5. Wouldn't It Be Nice by the Beach Boys.

[Phillycat]

6. Stay With Me by Faces always puts a spring in my step.

[Pool Hall Ace]

7. 'Rock Lobster' has been doing it for me lately.

[Jade Fox]

90. I heard that yesterday....

for the first time in a long while. Such delightful silliness! :silly:

[BarenakedLady]

8. Ok Go - Here It Goes Again

Better while watching the video at the same time. I can't help but smile.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv5zWaTEVkI

[SPKrazy]

46. That's The Coolest Vid I've Seen In A While

the skating across the treadmills and all of it is amazing and funny.

the music is good, but the vid is da bomb!

:woohoo:

[gemdem]

76. I like it! I like it!

Very cool. Thanks for sharing! :-)

[Zuiderelle]

9. Dick in a Box

:rofl:

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

45. it's still not getting old.

i laugh everytime, i'm such a sucker...

oh no. i didn't just say that.

[Zuiderelle]

53. Right?

And it's still going through my damn head. :rofl:

[Strawman]

10. Oh No by Gogol Bordello

[azmouse]

11. 'Dancing in the Streets' by Martha And The Vandellas

I can't sit still when I hear that song. I have to get up and do my happy dance!!!

[deepthought42]

12. So Long and Thanks For All the Fish!

:silly:

[MorningGlow]

13. Walking on Sunshine

of course! :)

[Patiod]

18. That's one of mine, too!

Two "negative" songs I like are "So You Had a Bad Day" (the one they play on American Idol) and "It Sucks to Be Me" from Avenue Q - both make me smile when things are stressful.

[TommyO]

27. Another Walking on Sunshine vote

and another one from Avenue Q: Schadenfreude

[Patiod]

28. At work singing "people taking pleasure in your pain"

yesterday, and I wonder why people here think I'm eccentric.

Well, it's better than singing "The Internet is for Porn" or "Everyone's a Little Bit Racist" I guess

[cwydro]

50. another vote here!

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

14. Cradle to the Grave by the Subhumans

[grace0418]

15. Dr. Worm by They Might Be Giants. Well, almost any TMBG song makes me

happy but that one in particular.

[CBHagman]

54. Same here.

I like their remake of "Istanbul (Not Constantinople). I played it once for my humorless RW boss and got a cold stare. :rofl:

[buddhamama]

65. Twisting by TMBG

is a fun song. gawd. i love those guys!!!!

an oldie but goody. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuCfnQiiyMU&mode=related&search=

[leeroysphitz]

16. "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed.

Always puts a big smile on my face.

[DixieBlue]

26. That's a good one!

[war on errorism]

17. Bright Side of the Road - Van Mo

[youthere]

19. RunAround by Blues Travelers and No Rain by Blind Melon.

The instrumentals just make me feel like dancing and always put me in a good mood.

[war on errorism]

20. Anywhere I Lay my Head - Tom Waits

[GenDem]

21. " Wish I had a million dollars"

and just about anything by the Barenaked Ladies.

[GenDem]

24. My dumb --"If I had a million dollars"

[BarenakedLady]

39. .....

:thumbsup:

I won't even chastise you for your mistake in the title. :)

[GenDem]

43. ...and you - by your name - have every right to

chastise away.

"Wish" instead of "If" may have been something sub-conscience on my part:shrug:

[BarenakedLady]

48. No prob....I'll buy you a green dress...

But not a real green dress. That's cruel.

:7

[GenDem]

52. I was hoping for a monkey...

I've always wanted a monkey!:hi:

[idgiehkt]

22. Diya Wo Ailan, by Rasha

this song never fails to lift my spirits. I can listen to it over and over (it's Nubian)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmd9xvhne2A

[seemunkee]

23. What a Wonderful World

Either Louis Armstrong's or Eva Cassidy's version.

[lizziegrace]

29. Louis Armstrong's version

my all-time favorite song. :)

[SPKrazy]

66. Played At My Mother's Memorial Service

I probably can't hear it without it bringing tears to my eyes, but Satchmo's version is great.
My mother had her memorial service all laid out on paper for us to follow her wishes. That and all the songs there are hard to hear today.

[DixieBlue]

25. Orange Sky -- Alexi Murdoch.

Almost anything by him, actually.

[Crazy Dave]

30. Most country and rap songs

I'm very happy when it's finished and I don't have to listen to it anymore.

[Phillycat]

31. Also "Blue Skies" by Ella Fitzgerald.

[bikebloke]

32. Cruel To Be Kind - Nick Lowe

I like the tune.

[nini]

33. 'September' by Earth, Wind & Fire..

but you knew that :D


:hug:

[lizziegrace]

34. Good one!

:)

[Rabrrrrrr]

35. All songs about a mime being soaked in gasoline and set afire while still live

Not only does it always bring a smile, but sometimes it even brings tears of hopeful joy.


Sadly, I don't think anyone has written one yet. But I know that's how I *would* react, were such a song to exist and I heard it.

[Rambis]

36. I'm going to dizz knee land

I hate to admitt it but there you are-

[tigereye]

37. Wonderful World - any version

Dancing with Joey Ramone by Amy Rigby

here it is, can't but make you smile!

http://odeo.com/audio/209065/view

and I'm Turning Japanese by the Vibrators.



There are more, but that's a good start.

[stuntcat]

38. These Boots Are Made For Walking by Nancy Sinatra

And most Dolly Parton songs.. and ABBA songs

[Ariana Celeste]

40. Stork Patrol!

http://thelonelyisland.com/storkpatrol.html


the new hit song from the Bing Bong Brothers!

http://thelonelyisland.com/bingbong.html

[CTyankee]

41. "Happy Days are Here Again" esp. right after the election and then

again on swearing in day in this Congress.

"Joy to the world, all the boys and girls" is another one!

[Bake]

42. Van Morrison, "Bright Side of the Road"

Great feel-good song.

Bake

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

44. the song of ZombyWoof's lovely voice

:D

[nini]

57. Hey there..

How's it going?

:hi:

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

61. good!

how've you been? :hi:

[nini]

62. We're good.. ZW is gonna be happy to see you here

Did you know we got married a few weeks ago?

so, yep - things are good :D

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

64. no way! that is great news!

very glad to hear it too, congratulations =)

[nini]

70. WAY!!

His parents came out here and it was a very nice small ceremony.

Thanks. :-)

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

71. That's so cool!

:toast:

I bet you both looked great! Cuties.

[Zomby Woof]

74. HAHAHA!!!!

MAGGIE!!! :bounce:

Long time no trip to the store! :hug:

Love,

Mr. Nini :loveya:

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

96. hey mr. married!

how's life & the store?

:loveya:

[Zomby Woof]

98. Life is GREAT!

I snagged a MUCH better job in November, and marriage RULES! :bounce: :loveya:

I now go to the store like any dutiful husband. Husbands have a different shopping style than bachelors, ya know. ;-) :rofl:

[cwydro]

49. Walk of Life

by Dire Straits.

[Left Is Write]

51. A short list...

1. Don't Stop - Fleetwood Mac
2. My Maria - B.W. Stevenson
3. Here Comes My Baby - The Mavericks

[Shakespeare]

55. It changes often. Lately, Earth Wind & Fire's "Shining Star" and "Serpentine Fire"

Next week it'll probably be SRV's "Pride and Joy." Or who knows. :7

Lately, EVERY song makes me happy, because I'm just blissed out in general. LOVE my new job, life is improving dramatically....everything's awesome.

[peacefreak]

58. Good Day Sunshine--Beatles

Sugar Magnolia--Grateful Dead

[Ramsey]

59. Nice by Duran Duran

It's just so damn catchy!

[Va Lefty]

60. "My Old School" by Steely Dan

As a member of Annandale High School Class of 1980 (Go Atoms), I never fail to smile at the line- "California tumbles into the sea, that'll be the day I go back to Annandale."

[anti-everything]

63. "Who's Got the Crack," by The Moldy Peaches

[buddhamama]

67. "Oh, Atlanta" Alison Krauss

:hi:

[SPKrazy]

69. Hakuna Matata!

watching Lion King (for the 1000th time!)

no worries

[TimeChaser]

78. Another Lion King fan!

<3

[SPKrazy]

87. Despite The Fact That I've Seen It A Ton

because my son has seen it a ton

I do like it.

Circle of life and all

I love to watch the bonus features on the DVD with my son too

[Lethe]

72. Olsen Olsen by Sigur Ros

that song mellows me out and makes me happy

[bif]

73. "Kick out the Jams Motherfuckers!" The MC5.

[Madrone]

75. You'll have to ask David why this is my happy song.

:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LenmWzI7h8k


:hi:

[TimeChaser]

77. Asterisk by Orange Range

I'm not usually into that style of music, but it makes me feel happy every time I hear it

[zonkers]

79. "Let's eat outback tonight" SIck but I swear that ditty has my brain locked.

[swimboy]

80. two old ones

Georgy Girl

Windy, by the Association

okay, and a third old one: Mr. Sandman It's the bom bom bom boms that get me every time.

[Danger Mouse]

81. I'm in a pretty terrible mood...

but generally the following songs put me in a better frame of mind:
I'll limit myself to 10, but it basically means any song that i feel compelled to sing along too...always cheers me up a least a little...
1.) 'Time Bomb' by Rancid
2.) 'When We Was Fab' by George Harrison
3.) 'Once in a Lifetime' by the Talking Heads
4.) 'Walls' by Tom Petty
5.) 'Don't Dream, It's Over' by Crowded House
6.) 'White Limousine' by Duncan Sheik
7.) 'I' by Taproot
8.) 'Killer Cars' by Radiohead
9.) 'Head Over Heels' by Tears for Fears (more so than any other song)
10.) 'First of the Gang to Die' by Morrisey

[unsavedtrash]

82. Mr. Blue Sky by ELO

Sun is shinin' in the sky,
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped rainin'
Everybody's in a play
And don't you know
It's a beautiful new day.
Runnin' down the avenue,(Pant, Pant, Pant)
See how the sun shines brightly
In the city on the streets
Where once was pity,
Mr. Blue Sky is living here today.
Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why,
You had to hide away
For so long where did we go wrong.
Hey there Mr. Blue
We're so pleased to be with you
Look around see what you do,
Everybody smiles at you.
Hey you with the pretty face,
Welcome to the human race
A celebration Mr. Blue Sky's
Up there waitin' and today
Is the day we've waited for
Mr. Blue you did it right,
But soon comes Mr. Night,
Creepin' over, now his
Hand is on your shoulder,
Never mind I'll remember you this way.

[Danger Mouse]

84. That's an excellent one...how could I forget it?

...I prefer 'Strange Magic' though...

[KitchenWitch]

83. Into the Mystic - another by Van Morrison

[gizmonic]

85. Cool Morning by Sloan Wainwright

Don't know what it is about that song but it always makes me feel great.

[WindRavenX]

86. "There For You" Damien Marley

Whenever I'm sad or lonely, it always cheers me up :)

BTW, congrats Zombie on the wedding! :hi:

[wildhorses]

88. rave on-buddy holly

its a crazy feeling--

[rhiannon55]

89. Days Like This by Van Morrison

also, Late in the Evening by Paul Simon--I can't hear that song without dancing!

Loves Me Like a Rock, by Simon & Garfunkel is another good one...

[deadparrot]

91. "Defying Gravity," from the musical Wicked.

:bounce:

[Broken_Hero]

92. Losing my Religion-REM....

Unforgiven, Fade to Black by Metallica...quite a few, songs actually.

[ghostsofgiants]

93. Blackalicious - "Feel That Way"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fXZln4VN3o

Souls of Mischief - "'93 till Infinity"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZSZ6RvKE70

[Starbucks Anarchist]

94. Great song.

:thumbsup:

[ghostsofgiants]

95. I forgot one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owln9f2nJuQ

[stuntcat]

97. Danke Schoen by Wayne Newton

oh yeah, OH yeah...

[av8rdave]

99. "When You See a Chance" Steve Winwood also...

Sugar Magnolia - Grateful Dead
The SRV version of Little Wing

[catmandu57]

100. Many

but, Early morning riser Pure Prairie League always trips my trigger, also Richie Havens cover of Here Comes the Sun has me ecstatic by the end.

[crim son]

101. "What Have I Done To Deserve This" by Pet Shop Boys.

It reminds me of excellent times!

[ScreamingMeemie]

103. "Build Me Up Buttercup"

I-yi-yi-yi neeeeedd yoooouuuu...