What song do you go to when you're down emotionally and want to feel better?

[CTyankee]

Here's one I like a lot:

[Kittycatkat]

1. Funny, I listened to Andrea McCardle version yesterday!

[Aristus]

32. I had the most monstrous, unconquerable crush on Andrea McArdle when I was a kid.

I later fell in love with a gorgeous Irish lass with the same last name.

[Kittycatkat]

39. I love it!

[The Blue Flower]

2. Here Comes the Sun

by George Harrison

[CTyankee]

9. Yes. I love it.

[Iggo]

31. That's the one.

[elleng]

3. Dunno, but Perry Como's being featured now (on my PBS,) so enjoying his mellow crooning.

[Kittycatkat]

4. I listen to

Kinks “Better Things”, Elvis Costello “She” or Pink Floyd “Echoes” Live at Pompeii version.

[OAITW r.2.0]

5. Any version of the Dead doing, NFA/GDTRFB.

It makes me happy.

[lapfog_1]

6. I don't know why... but I can relate to this

[True Dough]

7. Because I like company...

[rogerballard]

8. Doris Day - Shaking the Blues Away

[sanatanadharma]

10. Hare Rama Hare Krishna Maha Mantra

With swaying saris and dancing dhotis in my minds' eye (sic).

[House of Roberts]

11. Van Morrison - Bright Side of the Road

[happybird]

12. Usually Yes

And some others:

This one is special.

[CTyankee]

13. Here's another

[ItsjustMe]

14. Far too many to list.

But for today.

[getagrip_already]

15. First thing to know: i'm weird, but not maga weird...

I usually listen to something depressing and introspective, like cats in the cradle, or the wreck of the edmund fitzgerald, and then i feel better.

Like i said, i'm not nermal. I need to feel bad before i can feel better.

[notemason]

16. Never Giving Up on Love

[rubbersole]

17. "Dog and Butterfly" by Heart.

I had a dog who chased butterflies. It's actually a song about perseverance. I'll always love that song.

[Upthevibe]

25. rubbersole.........

My God "Dog and Butterfly" is such an AMAZING song......

[Marthe48]

18. My husband burned a CD for me

years ago. All of my favorite sad songs. I listen to the cd and feel much better

I also love TSO's Bethhoven's Last Night when I'm low.

[Delarage]

19. Walk On by U2

or The Rising by Bruce Springsteen.

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[fierywoman]

20. From the world of opera, the encore from Claudio Abbado's Berlin performance of VIaggio a Rheims --

superlative singers, and, since it's the encore, molto buffo; it makes me laugh.

[JoseBalow]

21. If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out - Cat Stevens

(2:52)

[Mad_Dem_X]

22. I'm Still Standing (Elton John)

[HeartsCanHope]

23. From Peter Gabriel's Album Big Blue Ball, the title track "Big Blue Ball".

Reminds me that no matter what happens that life goes on. Love this whole album! Don't know how to post YouTube videos, but here's a link:

Great thread. Really enjoying listening to the songs posted. Thanks!
I edited this to add, Wow! The video just popped up! Magic!

[Wonder Why]

24. "Let It Be" by The Beatles

[rubbersole]

35. "In My Life" by the Beatles...

...is my favorite song. "Let It Be" is my daughter's. She played Sesame Street's "Letter B" to my granddaughter and it was the 1st song she ever learned. Memories. Thanks for posting. 👋

[Upthevibe]

26. CTyankee........

It depends..........

There are MANY..........

But this song brings back so many happy memories and I love it.

Also.....

If I just need a good cry:

[CTyankee]

36. "Love Shack" is wonderful...

those lyrics are wildly funny!

""The Long and Winding Road" is pure poetry. It restores my soul...

I love everything on your list...

[Upthevibe]

38. CTyankee..........

[Hela]

27. Get Happy by Judy Garland

[Jrose]

28. 'Get Together Right Now', by The Youngbloods...

also, 'Good Times', by Chic (brings back memories of roller disco-ing in Central Park, early 80s!)

[TlalocW]

29. Conga by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine

You've Got the Touch from the 80s animated Transformers movie.

These were on my jogging playlist before I blew out my knee.

[Enter stage left]

30. Jimmy Buffett's "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes".

[Aristus]

33. Go ahead and laugh. Or roll your eyes. I expect you to.

“Faith Of The Heart” by Russell Watson.

Yes, I know it’s cheesy. Yes, I know it’s corporate music “inspiration”.

Don’t care.

When I’ve had a rough day, when I’m feeling downtrodden and hating life and everything in it, it lifts me up, and gives me the strength to come back the next day.

Music exists for a reason. And this is one of them.

So go ahead and joke about it. It’s okay.

And I love you all…

[rubbersole]

34. Alexa plays "Where My Heart Will Take Me"...

When I ask it to play "Faith of the Heart". It's a great song. He's got a wonderful voice. Thanks for posting. 👋 😊

[Dem2theMax]

37. This one works every time. Not only do you feel better, you have to get up and move your feet, a lot!.

'Sing, Sing, Sing' - Benny Goodman

[some_of_us_are_sane]

40. Feelin' Groovy

Simon and Garfunkel

[CTyankee]

41. I loved that song!

They sang it in their concert in Central Park, which was rerun on public broadcasting a couple of months ago.

I don't know why Simon and Garfunkel get to me so much...that song brings nostalgia to me...

[Lulu KC]

42. A sweet oldie

Thank you for reminding me. I will play it this afternoon, though so far it's a very good day. Good to have in the back pocket.