I need happy music please. I am so damned depressed. It's my

[GreenPartyVoter]

late father's birthday. I'm short one cat. And the world is going to hell in a hand-basket.

I've been listening to the Dead's "Box of Rain" over and over. Got any other suggestions for me?

[here_is_to_hope]

1. I don't have a tune for you yet but

Tomorrow is my late Mothers birthday as well as my late Aunts, I am down three cats due to racoon's and my lawnmower went on the fritz.
But you and I are both on this side of the dirt so....

here is some Christmas wrapping, might help...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyEztz6nY9Q

:hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

4. Thanks! I would say you don't know how badly I needed that, except that

obviously you do. I am sorry that you are in the same place. :hug:

My kids love this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmgf60CI_ks I will have to show them the one you posted. :)

Thanks again. :hi:

[Gormy Cuss]

2. If you have more Dead available

queue up "Ripple," and given your description of the direction of the world, "Hell in a Bucket" too!

Staying in the oldies zone, mebbe some Cat Stevens? "Peace Train", "Morning Has Broken", "Moon Shadow"

Then there are the Beatles, especially the earliest stuff.

Some Cat:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5sSEkZ86ts&feature=related

[GreenPartyVoter]

5. I'm searching for stuff on YouTube. Will try to find those suggestions for sure.

[SOteric]

3. I understand, I've certainly been in a similar pair of shoes.

But I think, maybe I'd be inclined to put on some sad tunes instead and just go ahead and grieve.

:hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

6. Yeah, Maybe I will tomorrow. But I don't want to go to bed all broken up if

I can help it. :hug:

[kimi]

7. This one comforts me

Jethro Tull's "Life is a Long Song"

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

Take care! Hugs.

[GreenPartyVoter]

8. Thanks. Tull's great stuff! I saw them a few years ago. :^) I think after

this one I'll listen to "Skating Away" and "The Whistler." :)

[kimi]

9. Try to sleep well.

He's kind of scary looking in a certain light, but the music is soothing.

:hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

10. Thanks. I'll try. *hugs*

[Crystal Clarity]

24. I very much enjoy Tull too.

It must have been great to see him live.

Some really good suggestions already here from others, and for some reason my mind is drawing a blank... but maybe you could try some of the traditional Christmas tunes to get into the spirit of the season? It might help take your mind off of all these sad events in your life.

I'm so sorry GPV. You've definitely been taking more then your fair share of hits as of late... Sending prayers and good vibes your way for what it's worth... :hug:

[The Midway Rebel]

11. This makes me happy.

This is a German rockabilly trio tearing it up for some very dour German art fans. Electric guitar picked well, slappin' upright bass and a even a very rare upright cocktail drum kit.

If you don't like German rockabilly trios, cocktail drum kits, dour Germans or art exhibits...dont' bother.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv0EJ9T1SnY

[kentauros]

12. Mike Oldfield - Let There Be Light

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJJmS-HY234

Most of Oldfield's music uplifts me, so once this one's over, go clicking on the others around it :)


You might also like this one:

Bill Nelson - Contemplation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpuajzcYmSQ

[Kali]

13. MFM posted this the other day but I have stolen it and am sending it everywhere

if this doesn't make you smile I don't know if anything will work...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlfKdbWwruY&feature=player_embedded

[abq e streeter]

14. Sorry you're so sad...I don't know your musical tastes, but here are a few happy ones

off the top of my head.....I hope you enjoy at least some of them...1. Everything is Coming Our Way -Santana
2. Puddin'n'Tain-The Alley Cats (just a silly, but happy little song from the early 60's)
3. Walking on Sunshine-Katrina and the Waves ( to me, one of the sunniest, happiest songs ever)
4. Crackerbox Palace-George Harrison
5. See below...

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHgkBbFNb8A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPUmE-tne5U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOvnG-WTDXw











And last but DEFINITELY NOT least...Maybe not carefree and happy like the others above, but ....The Beachboys; a beautiful, spiritually uplifting song called Long Promised Road

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nx0g_lUhiQ

So hard to answer future's riddle
When ahead is seeming so far behind
So hard to laugh a child-like giggle
When the tears start to torture my mind
So hard to shed the life of before
To let my soul automatically soar

But I hit hard at the battle that's confronting me, yeah
Knock down all the roaddblocks a-stumbling me
Throw off all the shackles that are binding me down

Sew up the wounds of evolution
And the now starts to get in my way
So what if life's a revelation
If the mind speaks of only today
So real, the pain growing in my soul
Of climbing up to reality's goal

But I hit hard at the battle that's confronting me, yeah
Knock down all the roaddblocks a-stumbling me
Throw off all the shackles that are binding me down

Long promised road
Trail starts at dawn
Carries on to the season's ending
Long promised road
Flows to the source, gentle force, never ending, never ending

So hard to lift the jeweled sceptre
When the weight turns a smile to a frown



So hard to drink of passion nectar
When the taste of life's holding me down
So hard to plant the seed of reform
To set my sights on defeating the storm

So I hit hard at the battle that's confronting me, yeah
Knock down all the roaddblocks a-stumbling me
Throw off all the shackles that are binding me down

[Mojambo]

15. I specialize in happy music

Here's a few that always make me smile.

"Sing Songs Along"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulgc7fEU7Ys&feature=related

"Parachute"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G1HfkBhAx0

"Hold it in"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIJTDwyQw5Y

[abq e streeter]

16. Hard not to crack a smile with this one either: Baby Monkey (Going backward on a Pig)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_sfnQDr1-o

Now it's stuck in my head too...

[Archae]

17. Venga Boys!

"We Like To Party"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zbi0XmGtMw&playnext=1&list=PLBB5A129C8CFA54A8&index=1

[grasswire]

18. something completely different

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrdEMERq8MA

[raccoon]

19. Beach Boys! Especially "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and "Don't Worry, Baby." nt

[TorchTheWitch]

32. that would by my choice

Damn near any Beach Boys.

[Bennyboy]

20. "Good Times Round The Bend"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJt2--HapHI


Gonna pick myself up off the ground
When that old feeling comes around again
I've had enough of feeling down
There's something I've lost that must be found again

chorus:
Sometimes it seems like such a hard life
But there's good times around the bend
The rollercoaster's got to roll to the bottom
If you want to climb to the top again

Driving down the highway in the rain
Look out of my window and see that southbound train
It's headlights still shining in my brain
Stayed right alongside me just to ease my pain
chorus

Well the snow is gone and the springtime's here
And the rivers song is buzzing in my ears
Sit and watch the treetops sway
Here comes a breeze to blow my cares away
chorus

[Bennyboy]

21. "Good Times Round The Bend"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJt2--HapHI


Gonna pick myself up off the ground
When that old feeling comes around again
I've had enough of feeling down
There's something I've lost that must be found again

chorus:
Sometimes it seems like such a hard life
But there's good times around the bend
The rollercoaster's got to roll to the bottom
If you want to climb to the top again

Driving down the highway in the rain
Look out of my window and see that southbound train
It's headlights still shining in my brain
Stayed right alongside me just to ease my pain
chorus

Well the snow is gone and the springtime's here
And the rivers song is buzzing in my ears
Sit and watch the treetops sway
Here comes a breeze to blow my cares away
chorus

[MiddleFingerMom]

22. Watch, too -- guaranteed to make you feel at least a LITTLE better!!!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlfKdbWwruY
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[Kali]

27. tee hee

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=9565158&mesg_id=9565194

[MiddleFingerMom]

30. I had a FEELING I shoulda gone thru the posts, but I was late for an appt...

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...you have EXCELLENT taste, btw.
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[Swede]

23. Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill

A song about change and the joy of that change.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0ylSUsel3w

[MilesColtrane]

25. Here.

The Sundays

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHsip5xOenQ

The Polyphonic Spree

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVaqXGGh9kk&feature=related

Brian Wilson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muSou79UFXQ&feature=related

[Inchworm]

26. I like this'n for a "pick me up" a few others too

Fall Back Down - Rancid -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BWBrcF7sWQ

An acoustic happy.
Andy McKee - Guitar - Drifting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddn4MGaS3N4

A dancing happy. The mic is too low but I love the song and these guys. The lady dancing makes me smile :)
Rover - Great Big Sea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhv4t5j2Kac

A ramblin happy. Not seen this version until today.. man, Mr Rice is aging :P
Tony Rice & Mountain Heart - Freeborn Man 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igXVtCv_gj4

Hope things pick up for ya.

:hug::loveya::hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

28. UPDATE: Thanks, everyone. Feeling a little better today. I will be working my way through this list.

:hi:

[gratuitous]

29. Here you go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGs-GVh_CwE&a=GxdCwVVULXesUWJ2u3q6ZTPWzZVUmOdc&list=ML

You're very welcome. Feel better. Now. I said, "NOW!"

[MilesColtrane]

31. John Coltrane Quartet - "Joy"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9uJOJgK_LA

[NuttyFluffers]

33. strangeness, with lolcatz. victory is mine!

Shonen Knife - I am a Cat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR_IMmJrPVo

and if that doesn't do it, i inflict a retro throwback to PBS Sesame Street!

Sonny J - Can't Stop Moving
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8Y8XpFtLbk

all your joy are belong to us.

submit now before i bust out Disney Disco and Sesame Street Fever!
:+ :bounce: O8)

[rug]

34. Three Little Birds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIjkW6iyXNo

[travelingtypist]

35. Chumbawumba -- I Get Knocked Down (Tubthumping)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGzuw9ErEM0

[RandomThoughts]

36. I like this song.

Really pretty good.


Elisa Heaven out of hell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X57WQ0zShw8



I like this one also.

Pennies from Heaven.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uROuR3Jm6M

[Paper Roses]

37. If you have not watched this before, its great: Antwerp, Belgium

Cheers me up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EYAUazLI9k

[pscot]

38. Hank Williams

He felt worse than you do.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

39. "Smile" by The Jayhawks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N8RiTG-ELI

Wake up, put your shoes on
Take a breath of the northern air
And rub those eyes
Genuflect beneath the starry skies

Before you climb the mountain
First the foothills must appear
Step high and light
And take up your staff and shining armor

(Chin up, chin up)
You don't really have a problem
(Chin up, chin up)
In your hour of despair

And smile when you're down and out
(Find something inside you)
Smile when you're down and out
(Find something inside you)

The stars on the horizon
Stretch as far as the eyes can see
They represent the souls of those like you and me

And smile when you're down and out
(Find something inside you)
Smile when you're down and out
(Find something inside you)

(Chin up, chin up)
You don't really have a problem
(Chin up, chin up)
In your hour of despair

And smile when you're down and out
(Find something inside you)
Smile when you're down and out
(Find something inside you)

[FamousBlueRaincoat]

40. Leonard Cohen

So Long, Marianne
Famous Blue Raincoat
Master Song
Seems so long ago, nancy
Stories of the Street
Hey, that's not way to say goodbye
Let's Sing Another Song, Boys
Bird on a Wire
Sisters of Mercy
Who By Fire
Suzanne
Tonight Will be fine
Please don't pass me by


They are not happy...they are depressing, but in a way that will make you feel like you are not alone. They will help you survive.

They will teach you to be alive.

They will become your life.

You're welcome.