Songs that make you feel good

[pokerfan]

Kodachrome (Paul Simon)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujhdf9_IO4w

It was 1973, I was 13 and he just said 'crap' on the radio! That plus the bouncy lyrics!

Not a hit in England though, because it was rarely played because the BBC had strict rules about commercial endorsements, and they would not allow stations to play songs that seemed to push products.

On June 22, 2009, Kodak officially retired Kodachrome color film after 74 years.

[kayakjohnny]

1. That is certainly a song that made me feel good too.

And so many of Paul Simon songs did. I esp loved the ones with the african singers. He was always a quirky, fringy kind of guy and I've always liked him for that.

[Kingofalldems]

2. Lulu's Back In Town

sung by Little Jack Little

[trof]

3. So many that do. Wind beneath my wings is one.

Bittersweet, I guess.

[pokerfan]

4. Played at many weddings

Bittersweet, I guess.

Well, so is Kodachrome which is ultimately about living in denial. "Makes you think all the world's a sunny day..."

But who cares? It's got a great simple little guitar hook.

[trof]

6. It was the 'father-daughter' dance at her wedding.

:-)
on edit: I wanted 'Stars Fell On Alabama'.
It's always held a special place for me for a number of reasons.
Bandleader said "We don't know that one."
Shit. They didn't have a fakebook?
Bastards cost me a bundle.
:-(

[SoxFan]

5. Like Wow...

Wipeout!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoyzhBV-leI

[PeaceNikki]

7. Anything from The B-52's Funplex

But especially this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOh38b2DHkQ

[GoCubsGo]

13. Just about anything from the B-52s.

Shake that Cosmic Thing...

[pokerfan]

15. And of course

Love Shack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leohcvmf8kM

[Mojambo]

8. This one always gives me a jolt of energy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXvsZ-mj7mw

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

9. I like this one,,,

Stevie Wonder, "I am singing"

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

[bluesbassman]

10. Black Water by the Doobie Brothers.

Hard not to tap your foot on this one. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqZ95a249p0

[pokerfan]

11. Speaking of the Doobies

When the sun comes up on a sleepy little town down around San Antone...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTCyO9MpGUM

[phasma ex machina]

20. Jesus Is Just Alright

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ClBlp9crA

DC Talk's version too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Blw8G5FiCY

[mix]

12. 5:15

The horns, piano, guitar, bass, vocals and drums make me feel good!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tffF-AEkdE

[GoCubsGo]

14. U2's "Beautiful Day"

I would love to add "Here Comes the Sun", but it makes me cry because I miss George...

[BlueJazz]

16. So Danco Samba

[Brickbat]

17. "Blue Sky" from Skynyrd (what a love song!), Brasilia Crossed With Trenton by Bob Mould (ditto!),

"Living My Life Like It's Golden" by Jill Scott...

[gratuitous]

18. Making Contact and Mango by Bruuuuuuuce

And Cante E Dance by Pink Martini.

[Cabcere]

19. If I Had $1,000,000

:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHacDYj8KZM

[AllenVanAllen]

21. 3 From me

Silversun Pickups - Little Lover's So Polite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziR2EaQOSjU


The Man In Me - Bob Dylan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McBYCb-Pgnw


Head over heels - Tears For Fears

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWJPa0bvWnM

[mix]

22. This Tears for Fears makes me happy

Sowing the Seeds of Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbvxALFWvHs

[AllenVanAllen]

24. Come to think of it

the entirety of "Seeds Of Love" makes me feel good. :hi:

[EastTennesseeDem]

23. "Polar Opposites" by Modest Mouse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7l8geCFg7k

[NanceGreggs]

25. This one ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swzh0ngMNJo

Can't be in a bad mood listenin' to this tune.

[Capn Sunshine]

26. Good Day Sunshine

Great Beatles Tune

[Capn Sunshine]

27. Cantaloupe Island

I prefer the Herbie Hancock version, but the US3 version ( aka "Flip Fantasia") is great as well.
Both mood changers.

[abq e streeter]

28. Little Deuce Coupe, Surfin' USA, Rudie Can't Fail,Born To Run, Badlands,Get Up Stand Up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aRuqozNMmQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0ExmL4LzCk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgbAtASU6D4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU1stt0okdM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4uldy2QTA&feature=fvw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2scNZ1NrZg

[abq e streeter]

29. and thousands more including, from 1931, Harry Roy and His Orchestra

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIfcKy-VcXo