Are there any songs that instantly put you in a better mood after hearing them?

[catbyte]

These days I need all the help I can get. Here are a couple of mine:

[multigraincracker]

1. Got see the band sing this at the Casino a year or two ago.

https://vimeo.com/251251102

[multigraincracker]

7. They said the last time they played in Mt. Pleasant

was 50 years ago.

[catbyte]

8. Wow, that song takes me right back to 1th grade Art class, lol.

That was back in 1972. The album "In Search of a Lost Chord" had come out a few years before but it was an Art class favorite. There was overcrowding in our high school so they set up a few modular unit classrooms out by the football field that were away from the main building. (It was no fun trudging out to it during the northern Michigan winter, though, lol.) It was great because our art teacher was a hippie so he let us play music as loud as we wanted. Good times.

Thanks for the memory! And I'll bet they still sounded good, too.

[multigraincracker]

9. They did sound great.

Still 3 or 4 original members. They had 2 drummers then, as the original drummer said he now needs a little help because of a stroke and the lead singer and song writer passed away a couple of months after we saw them.

[EYESORE 9001]

13. Justin Hayward is still living

unless you’re talking about someone else.

[multigraincracker]

17. Ray Thomas, flute and singer.

[EYESORE 9001]

22. Sorry, when I saw lead singer and songwriter

I thought immediately of Justin Hayward.

[multigraincracker]

24. Kind of a shock hearing that a month or so

after seeing him.

[EYESORE 9001]

26. I saw Jimi Hendrix a scant few months before his death

Heavy stuff for a 15-year-old.

[highplainsdem]

51. John Lodge wrote "Ride My See-Saw." Ray's songs on that album were "Legend of a Mind" and

"Dr. Livingstone, I Presume," and he cowrote "Visions of Paradise" with Justin. My favorite of Ray's songs was always "For My Lady."

My favorite singer/songwriter in the band was always Justin, though, and there are a couple of his songs, off their 4th and 6th albums, that always make me feel better:

Nice to see Moodies songs here. They've been so much a part of the soundtrack of so many people's lives.

[Diamond_Dog]

15. We got to play loud music in Art class, too!

In college though

Led Zep mostly and once in a while Maggot Brain

I love everything about the Moodies, saw them live about 4 yrs ago. 👍

[lastlib]

55. Almost ANY Moody Blues song can perk me up!

"Driftwood" is recently a favorite, as is "New Horizons". And from Justin, "Forever Autumn" touches a powerful nerve!

DAYUM, they are GOOD!

[Earth-shine]

76. Ironically, one of my favorite Moody Blues songs is "Melancholy Man." nt

[CanonRay]

2. It's a Beautiful Morning

[likesmountains 52]

19. Was just going to say this one!

[True Dough]

3. Try this one

It's not the most upbeat in nature, but ethereal...

[Jilly_in_VA]

4. This one, always

[Ferryboat]

36. Off the same album

Sun king
Mean Mr Mustard
Polythene Pam
She came in through the bathroom window.

They blend together so effortlessly. Can't play one without the others. Always leaves me smiling.

Need to go play it now.

[patphil]

5. Got a couple

Here's one of many songs by the Beatles:

And then there's the Boss:

[Glorfindel]

6. Yep...this one

[Shrike47]

10. For me, Drinkin Wine - Spo De Oh Dee.

If I could, I’d drag Bruce Pringstein’s version over here offa YouTube.

And please don’t explain how, I’m old.

[Glorfindel]

16. Thanks, Shrike47. I had never heard that before.

Here's Bruce's version:

[Sky Jewels]

11. One of my favorites from the 80s

[rsdsharp]

12. I like this one

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And this one

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[The Magistrate]

14. Always Loved This One....

[vanlassie]

35. Also, this one. The first 10 secs are my ring tone!

[NJCher]

18. I just love the approach to life these two women show

First, there's Melody Dancefit. She's so smooth, has all the right moves. In this video you will enjoy seeing her dance with amateurs in various locations. Pay special attention to the quote in the beginning!

Second, my all-time fave, Dua Lipa. There's just nobody like Dua. I love Levitating but I also love how she does Cold, Cold Heart with Elton John:

This one is looped, so just turn it off after you've heard enough.

[EYESORE 9001]

20. This one never fails to cheer me up

Sure, it’s insipid and bubblegummy, but it’s hard to stay in a bad mood while it’s playing.

[FalloutShelter]

21. Good Day Sunshine

[Lulu Latech]

23. Almost anything BTS ....But these are a few for my happy place....

And a little PSY on the side....

[kimbutgar]

27. I'm an old woman and I love BTS

Was in a grocery store the other day and heard dynamite and started to dance and then realized I was in public and stopped.

[Lulu Latech]

37. LOL...I'm an oldie too.....

I've been a fan now pretty much for 7 years now. They have brought me great joy especially when we were locked inside and I was watching In the Soop and Run BTS....and of course all the reactions and live videos. Just a little obsessed there. LOL

[Cracklin Charlie]

25. I like this one.

Don’t know how to post video, but here’s two:

“Shame, Shame, Shame” by Shirley & Company

“Sure Feels Good Feelin’ Good Again” by Elvin Bishop

[irisblue]

30. Here ya go Crackling Charlie

[Cracklin Charlie]

57. Thank you!

This is a great thread!

[Sky Jewels]

79. No "Cracklin' Rosie"?

[Cracklin Charlie]

82. Funny story about my moniker.

My daughter got a new puppy for high school graduation. Named her Charlie. She was a tiny, tiny toy poodle. My daughter started college in the fall, so I took Charlie to work with me everyday.

On the way there, we listened to the oldies station, which seemed to play on a loop, because every time we got to a certain spot in our trip, “Cracklin Rosie” would come on. So, I started inserting Charlie’s name in the song, and it stuck.

She was a cracklin, feisty, 4 pound ball of ferocious. We lost her last summer, she was 16.5 years old, had traveled to 32 states, and had friends from coast to coast, and from northern to southern border.

I miss her, and proudly wear her “name” in some online places.

[Sky Jewels]

84. Aww.

I’m sorry about Charlie. It sounds like she had a great, happy, long life.

[kimbutgar]

28. Lovely day by Bill Withers but my favorite version is Demi Lovato's

[7wo7rees]

67. This 1 came 1st to mind.

Very uplifting.
Ms7wo7rees

[Deuxcents]

29. Waiting on a Sunny Day..Bruce Springsteen

I especially smile when he brings the kids on stage to sing this w/ him. 🤗

[RandomNumbers]

42. Have you seen this version? Not Springsteen himself, but ... :)

[Deuxcents]

45. O, wow! I love this 🤗. Thank you

[RandomNumbers]

46. You're welcome, glad you like!! Here's another crowd performance that's also cool :)

[Deuxcents]

53. Those festivals have to be the happiest place on Earth..

So enjoyed this n will look up the others as Bruce Springsteen is one of my favorite musical artist n I’ve been fortunate enough to see him 3 times..what a show! Thanks for posting..

[spooky3]

31. Queen: Don't Stop Me Now

[DEbluedude]

32. Allman Brothers Band. Blue Sky

[IcyPeas]

54. Came here to post Blue Sky too

[irisblue]

33. Dancing in the kitchen after Sunday supper as you clean up music

[Martin Eden]

34. My favorite feel good songs are a tandem: Allman Brothers Blue Sky & Little Martha

Blue Sky:

Little Martha:

[Higherarky]

38. Not a Green Day fan per se, but

back in the day, when I was on the road making music, we played regularly in Hot Springs, AR. When we were finished tearing down after a show, we would often go to a Waffle Hut in a nearby village at 3 or 4 in the morning. This place would be full of farmers beginning their day. The juke box had mostly C&W, but there was 1, just 1, "rock" tune: Basket Case.

So we'd plug in ten or twelve bucks and play Basket Case over and over, much to the farmers' dismay I'm sure. They were probably relieved when we'd leave.

Still gives me a giggle to think of it. Good times.

[Stuart G]

39. I got two...Peter Paul & Mary.."The Answer My Friend is Blowing in the Wind" 3 minutes

[RandomNumbers]

40. If this doesn't get ya dancin', nothin' will

[blue neen]

63. Truth!

I love it!

[Stuart G]

41. .Number 2...2nd Favorite..."Sounds of Silence," Simon & Garfunkel Original from Album- 3 minutes

[Jilly_in_VA]

43. Also this one

[Maraya1969]

61. Yeh! Finally someone posts one of my favorites!!!! Love it!

I love Adam Lambert's version also.

[central scrutinizer]

44. Satchmo and Ella

[Raastan]

47. Most of the Foo Fighters songs...

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[rso]

48. Music

“The music played” by the one and only Matt Monro.

[markie]

49. so many....

[Mad_Dem_X]

50. I'm Still Standing (Elton John)

[highplainsdem]

52. Wet Willie - Keep On Smilin'

[BComplex]

56. This is one of my favorite threads.

Thanks, catbyte! If it wasn't for you, I'd be depressed a whole lot more than I am these days!

[3catwoman3]

58. These always bring a smile to my face:

Joy To The World (or as my brain always calls it - Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog)

The Cover of the Rolling Stone

Mocking Bird

[elleng]

66. Thanks for Mockingbird! THIS:

[3catwoman3]

69. If I had to choose just one singer-songwriter to listen to...

…for the rest of my life, it would probably be James Taylor. Love, love, love James.

Other contenders would be:

Simon&Garfunkel
Carly Simon
John Denver

[Wolf Frankula]

59. Monkberry Moon Delight.

Wolf

[Baggies]

60. Most Big Band music

[Archae]

62. Probably the classical music piece I can think of that describes pure joy.

Bach's Brandenberg Concerto number 3.

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[3catwoman3]

64. Absolutely!

100%.

Thank you for including this.

[Trailrider1951]

65. What, no Aretha?

This song always makes me want to get up and dance!

[Totally Tunsie]

68. Here's two that work for me...

Enjoy!

[Mr.Bill]

70. Side two of Abbey Road

has gotten me through some very rough times.

"Soon we'll be away from here, step on the gas and wipe that tear away."

[Sky Jewels]

78. We played that side of the album when our second baby, our girl, was being born.

She came out to "Here Comes the Sun." We said it should have been called "Here Comes the Daughter."

Two decades later, she's a fan of many kinds of music, including the Beatles.

[Mr.Bill]

81. That's a great story.

Hearing that will enhance my enjoyment of that song in the future.

[Sky Jewels]

83. I'm glad.

Thank you!

[AnnaLee]

71. I ask Alexa for this one when I need a little cheer

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[electric_blue68]

72. I must have been sooo tired when I read this post the first time because I couldn't think of...

anything!
Today they popped up in seconds! 😄

These songs always raise my spirits

(for this one not the words really, it's the music & voices)

[sarge43]

73. Mine

A love song and an anthem of hope

[malaise]

74. Fabulous thread

My top three

[Doc_Technical]

75. Serenade - Steve Miller

[lpbk2713]

77. I could listen to this one over and over (and I have)

Also Dock of the Bay by PFC

[LNM]

80. This one does it for me.

[Jade Fox]

85. "Get Down Saturday Night" by Oliver Cheatham

I love the first verse with its domestic imagery. It's the only popular song I've ever heard that includes the word 'housework'.

Sorry, don't have a link.

[irisblue]

86. Is this it?

[Jade Fox]

87. Yes thx!