Songs which leave you happier after listening

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

You?

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.

Whatever happened to Rick Rock? :D

His website is here

http://www.parthenonhuxley.com/

Spiral Staircase.

:)


Or the Weather Girls "It's Raining Men"

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

:loveya:

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

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

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

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

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

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

:woohoo:

Very cool. Thanks for sharing! :-)

:rofl:

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

oh no. i didn't just say that.

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

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

:silly:

of course! :)

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.

and another one from Avenue Q: Schadenfreude

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

happy but that one in particular.

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

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

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

Always puts a big smile on my face.

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

and just about anything by the Barenaked Ladies.

:thumbsup:

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

chastise away.

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

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

:7

I've always wanted a monkey!:hi:

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

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

my all-time favorite song. :)

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.

Almost anything by him, actually.

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

I like the tune.

but you knew that :D


:hug:

:)

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.

I hate to admitt it but there you are-

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.

And most Dolly Parton songs.. and ABBA songs

http://thelonelyisland.com/storkpatrol.html


the new hit song from the Bing Bong Brothers!

http://thelonelyisland.com/bingbong.html

again on swearing in day in this Congress.

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

Great feel-good song.

Bake

:D

How's it going?

:hi:

how've you been? :hi:

Did you know we got married a few weeks ago?

so, yep - things are good :D

very glad to hear it too, congratulations =)

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

Thanks. :-)

:toast:

I bet you both looked great! Cuties.

MAGGIE!!! :bounce:

Long time no trip to the store! :hug:

Love,

Mr. Nini :loveya:

how's life & the store?

:loveya:

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:

by Dire Straits.

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

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.

Sugar Magnolia--Grateful Dead

It's just so damn catchy!

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."

:hi:

watching Lion King (for the 1000th time!)

no worries

<3

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

that song mellows me out and makes me happy

:)

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


:hi:

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

BTW, congrats Zombie on the wedding! :hi:

its a crazy feeling--

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...

:bounce:

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

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

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

:thumbsup:

oh yeah, OH yeah...

Sugar Magnolia - Grateful Dead
The SRV version of Little Wing

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.

It reminds me of excellent times!

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