Spin-Off: Favorite Happy Songs [Archive]

dissention

04-28-2005, 11:08 PM

Taking a cue from Tracye's thread, what are your favorite happy songs?

My biggest one is Carly Simon's Let the River Run. :laugh: I *love* that song, always have. Another one that puts a huge grin on my face is Sparkling Diamonds from Moulin Rouge.

Dreammms

04-28-2005, 11:15 PM

Brown Eyed Girl makes me happy !

GypsySorcerer

04-28-2005, 11:15 PM

"Hold Me" always makes me happy.

Also, "AM Radio" by Everclear, "Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo" by Tracy Byrd, and most anything by the Beach Boys.

Johnny Stew

04-28-2005, 11:24 PM

Some of my favorite "Happy Songs"....

"Don't Stop"
"Say You Will"
"If Anyone Falls"
"Love Will Show Us How"
"Got A Hold On Me"
"You Make Loving Fun"
"Holiday Road"
"At Last"
"Happy Together" - The Turtles
"Break Every Rule" - Tina Turner
"Whatever You Need" - Tina
"When You Say Nothing At All" - Alison Krauss
"The More I See You" - Nancy Sinatra
"Mad About You" - Belinda Carlisle
"Maybe I'm Amazed" - Paul McCartney

(I've been into a lot of "silly love songs" lately. :o )

diamondsnake

04-28-2005, 11:28 PM

Say You Will... Fleetwood Mac
Something's Gotta Give... Etta James (I think that's who sings it?)

dissention

04-28-2005, 11:43 PM

"The More I See You" - Nancy Sinatra

Her new album is faaaaaaabulous. :nod:

"Mad About You" - Belinda Carlisle

I think her whole "Live Your Life Be Free" album ranks as being one of the happiest, silliest albums ever. I Plead Insanity, especially. :laugh:

diamondsnake

04-28-2005, 11:53 PM

Anything by Abba... Water Loo, Dancing Queen, Mama Mia!

amber

04-29-2005, 12:12 AM

Most of the songs people have posted and:
The Entire Cosmic Thing album - B-52's
Baby Got Back
Shoop
We Got the Beat
Millions of Gwen songs
Temporary One
Angel
She Was - Talking Heads
Psycho Killer - Ditto
Atomic
Call Me
Rapture
way too many more Blondie songs to mention
The Graceland album
aw, ****, most of the songs I listen to!
I Need a Hero
It's a Jungle Out There
More Than a Feeling...
Rebel Yell
okay, better stop.

all the same

04-29-2005, 12:31 AM

Anything by Erasure makes me happy. :thumbsup:

amber

04-29-2005, 12:37 AM

Anything by Erasure makes me happy. :thumbsup:
Omigod! I forgot about Erasure! I still have one of their tapes. They're the only Europop fag (no offense intended, of course) band I ever liked!!!! I'll have to bust that out... :xoxo:

all the same

04-29-2005, 12:41 AM

Omigod! I forgot about Erasure! I still have one of their tapes. They're the only Europop fag (no offense intended, of course) band I ever liked!!!! I'll have to bust that out... :xoxo:

They're freaking awesome! And I was immediately offended when you wrote Europop fag. So, I'm glad you clarified! :mad: :lol: :lol: :lol: See, the laughing guy means I was kidding! Made sure I clarified!

Love to Hate You, Blue Savannah, Star, A Little Respect. The list goes on and on! They are so great! Apparently Andy Bell (singer) is dying of AIDS though. Super sad. Their new album is very reflective. Apparently he's pretty sick now. Sigh... A world without Andy Bell is a sad, sad world!

amber

04-29-2005, 12:45 AM

They're freaking awesome! And I was immediately offended when you wrote Europop fag. So, I'm glad you clarified! :mad: :lol: :lol: :lol: See, the laughing guy means I was kidding! Made sure I clarified!

Love to Hate You, Blue Savannah, Star, A Little Respect. The list goes on and on! They are so great! Apparently Andy Bell (singer) is dying of AIDS though. Super sad. Their new album is very reflective. Apparently he's pretty sick now. Sigh... A world without Andy Bell is a sad, sad world!
Oh, no!!! That is sad. Yeah, I liked them because they were all fast and fun, not depressive and drony like the other ones I can think of. You know how everyone likes the Cure, and Morissey, and the Smiths, and, uh, whoever else? I don't like them. (well, I like a few songs by the Smiths for a brief period, but I was just trying to be cool)
Oh, another one I like is Bronski Beat.

all the same

04-29-2005, 12:59 AM

Oh, no!!! That is sad. Yeah, I liked them because they were all fast and fun, not depressive and drony like the other ones I can think of. You know how everyone likes the Cure, and Morissey, and the Smiths, and, uh, whoever else? I don't like them. (well, I like a few songs by the Smiths for a brief period, but I was just trying to be cool)
Oh, another one I like is Bronski Beat.

run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away! I totally sing that as I walk down the stairs to the pool. remember the video where Jimmy Sommerville has a boner for that swimmer guy! Well, that's me! So many cute swimmers. So few towels to cover my crotch! :lol:

amber

04-29-2005, 01:00 AM

run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away! I totally sing that as I walk down the stairs to the pool. remember the video where Jimmy Sommerville has a boner for that swimmer guy! Well, that's me! So many cute swimmers. So few towels to cover my crotch! :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
God, this one message every sixty seconds thing really ruins my flow. I could be up to 20,000 posts by now! :laugh:

all the same

04-29-2005, 01:02 AM

:lol: :lol: :lol:
God, this one message every sixty seconds thing really ruins my flow. I could be up to 20,000 posts by now! :laugh:

So, what happens when you hit 20,000? Does a giant spider come eat you? :lol:

amber

04-29-2005, 01:03 AM

So, what happens when you hit 20,000? Does a giant spider come eat you? :lol:
I think so. that, or I have to eat a giant spider. The rules on that are pretty confusing...:shrug:

all the same

04-29-2005, 01:07 AM

I think so. that, or I have to eat a giant spider. The rules on that are pretty confusing...:shrug:

okay, seriously. i gotta go to bed. I was up until 4:00 last night. Went to The Killers show here. They were okay. Flavor of the month but like six months ago. So, not that great. Anyway, then I came back home and drank some gin and played some cards. Then went out to a bar and stayed there 'til it closed. Then came home at 3:00 and watched Live at Red Rocks until 4:00. Yep, woke up pretty, pretty, pretty hung over. But it was all worth it! :thumbsup:

amber

04-29-2005, 01:10 AM

okay, seriously. i gotta go to bed. I was up until 4:00 last night. Went to The Killers show here. They were okay. Flavor of the month but like six months ago. So, not that great. Anyway, then I came back home and drank some gin and played some cards. Then went out to a bar and stayed there 'til it closed. Then came home at 3:00 and watched Live at Red Rocks until 4:00. Yep, woke up pretty, pretty, pretty hung over. But it was all worth it! :thumbsup:
sounds fun. Have a great night. :wavey:

all the same

04-29-2005, 01:12 AM

sounds fun. Have a great night. :wavey:

Yeah, as you can see, I'm still up! Can't seem to make myself go to bed! When you're on here, I just chase you around waiting to pee my pants laughing! :xoxo:

amber

04-29-2005, 01:14 AM

Yeah, as you can see, I'm still up! Can't seem to make myself go to bed! When you're on here, I just chase you around waiting to pee my pants laughing! :xoxo:
:lol: :laugh: Me, too, the difference is, last night I didn't do anything fun, I went to class. And tonight I just got back from class, and won't be doing anything fun again. Except recording myself singing. Laugh worthy, but not as good as going out. :xoxo: A lot cheaper, though.

amber

04-29-2005, 02:58 AM

I'd like to add -
Bette Davis Eyes
It's not a happy song, in and of itself, but it makes me very, very happy. I don't know why I love this song, and it's 5 notes, so much, but I sure do. I just think it's so beautiful. Sure, it pays homage to my favorite actress, but I think I'd love it anyway. Those five notes are just sublime. :laugh: doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo. Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo. :lol:
Not to mention Kim Carnes's vocal quality. :nod: yummy sexy.

GateandGarden

04-29-2005, 08:42 AM

Tears for Fears- Head Over Heels
Aha- Take On Me
(well, they're perceived as happy by me)
Abba- Dancing Queen
Stevie- Whenever I Call You Friend (stop laughing! :laugh: )
FM- Forever
FM- Everywhere

skcin

04-29-2005, 09:16 AM

"Maybe I'm Amazed" - Paul McCartney

This is, without a doubt, one of my fave tunes EVER! I adore it. I want to marry it. :angel:

NaiveMelody23

04-29-2005, 09:29 AM

um

Hellog Goodbye- The Beatles
anything off the White Album by the Beatles :laugh:
Lets go to Bed- The Cure
Walking with a Ghost- Tegan and Sara
Equus- Blonde redhead
Nothing Better- Postal Service
Hold me- Fleetwood Mac
Happy Phantom- Tori Amos
Holiday Song- The Pixies
Naive Melody- Talking Heads
Burning Up- Madonna :lol:
I will tihnk of some more

gldstwmn

04-29-2005, 09:35 AM

One of my recent favorites is What Happens Tommorrow by Duran Duran. :) In fact, that whole CD is pretty happy.

cliffdweller

04-29-2005, 09:36 AM

cliffdweller

04-29-2005, 09:39 AM

Some of my favorite "Happy Songs"....
"If Anyone Falls"
"Holiday Road"
"Maybe I'm Amazed" - Paul McCartney

These are great picks. "Maybe I'm Amazed" has a tinge of sadness though, don't you think? I think the great love songs always do. ;)

NaiveMelody23

04-29-2005, 09:40 AM

I love anthemic songs!

Now don't laugh but I really love "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey. I know it's cheesy, please forgive, but for some reason that song just lifts me up. And now every time I hear it I think about the skating rink scene in the movie Monster. Great movie, btw.

Oh my god. I love Monster

but I really dig Be My Wife by David Bowie as a happy song, even tohugh the lyrics are sort-of sad

cliffdweller

04-29-2005, 09:45 AM

I forgot one: add "Honey Hi," "Think About It," and "Angel" to the list.

hayley

04-29-2005, 09:46 AM

Um, the happiest song in the world is "Just Like Heaven" by the Cure.

"Dream Baby"- Roy Orbison
"Sweetest Thing"- U2
"Hey Jealousy"- Gin Blossoms
"Solsbury Hill"- Peter Gabriel
"Heavy Metal Drummer"- Wilco
"Heroes," "Modern Love"- David Bowie
"D'yer Maker"- Led Zeppelin
"Know Your Onion!"- The Shins
"It's All Right"- Curtis Mayfield & the Impressions
"Frankly Mr. Shankly"- The Smiths
"Brown Eyed Girl"- Van Morrison
"Hurts So Good," "Pink Houses," and "Cherry Bomb"- John Mellencamp

NaiveMelody23

04-29-2005, 09:47 AM

cliffdweller

04-29-2005, 09:48 AM

Oh my god. I love Monster

but I really dig Be My Wife by David Bowie as a happy song, even tohugh the lyrics are sort-of sad

Yeah, David doesn't have a lot of "happy" songs in his catalogue. The man was not a happy camper for many years. If I had to pick Bowie songs I'd pick "Changes," "Days," "Watch that Man (LOVE THIS SONG!!)," "Hold on to Yourself," "Modern Love" and "Suffragette City."

strandinthewind

04-29-2005, 09:50 AM

"Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves

WHHOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA - AND ITS TIME TO FEEL GOOD HEEEYYY AAALALLLLLLLLLLLLL RRRIGHT NOW

"Take on Me" by Ah Ha is a close second :cool:

NaiveMelody23

04-29-2005, 09:51 AM

Yeah, David doesn't have a lot of "happy" songs in his catalogue. The man was not a happy camper for many years. If I had to pick Bowie songs I'd pick "Changes," "Days," "Watch that Man (LOVE THIS SONG!!)," "Hold on to Yourself," "Modern Love" and "Suffragette City."

Yeah, that was during his Trilogy stage and he didnt seem really happy, but then again it wasnt Mr. Thin White Duke. Modern Love is a good bowie song it makes me dance

cliffdweller

04-29-2005, 09:51 AM

"Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves

I hate this song. :sorry:

It's TOO bouncy. Sorry, I need a little bitter mixed with my sweet! :laugh:

strandinthewind

04-29-2005, 09:53 AM

I hate this song. :sorry:

It's TOO bouncy. Sorry, I need a little bitter mixed with my sweet! :laugh:

Well it asked for HAPPY songs :laugh: But, yes, it is sachrine (sp.?) :laugh:

StevieNicksEO17

04-29-2005, 09:54 AM

I'm listening to Let's Get Ready to Rumble from the Jock Jams CD and it makes me happy... -dances-

strandinthewind

04-29-2005, 09:54 AM

I also just wanna jump up and dance with "Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats!

FRANCAIS :eek:

ALso, Abba and Erasure and tres happpy as well.

cliffdweller

04-29-2005, 09:56 AM

I also just wanna jump up and dance with "Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats!

There ya go. This is a great one!

I also love "Take a Chance on Me" by Abba.

eclipse

04-29-2005, 10:00 AM

Before I name one-I have to ask Lux why he is using Munch's "The Scream" as his avator??? Are you just a little stressed <smile>

Anyway Happy songs...
Goofy but happy-
"Don't worry be happy..." obvious choice, but I haven't seen it yet
the "Ma na ma na, da da da da da, ma na ma na...." song from the Muppets :blob1: :blob1: :blob1: (just try and tell me that reference didn't make you smile!)
and last but not least....."when you wish apon a star" my fav. rendition is by Kate Bush, but it is so Peter Pan and happy, could be sung by anyone ;)

anyway,
on to the sad question :rolleyes:
~~eclipse~~

catinthedark

04-29-2005, 10:39 AM

Definitely the harder question to answer... I much prefer the angst.

But happy? Hmmm....

Crazy in Love - Beyonce. Just TRY to sit still and listen to that.

Same with all those Abba songs mentioned above. Some of the lyrics are sad, but, man, they make you feel so good!! :laugh:

And any good Irish, Scottish, or Nova Scotian music with lots of fiddles and guitars.

DrummerDeanna

04-29-2005, 11:31 AM

Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves
Take on Me- Ah-Ha
This Kiss - Faith Hill
Ray of Light - Madonna
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Got my Mind Set on You - George Harrison
Devil's Radio - George Harrison

GypsySorcerer

04-29-2005, 11:34 AM

Stevie- Whenever I Call You Friend (stop laughing! :laugh: )

You caught me. :p

all the same

04-29-2005, 11:38 AM

There ya go. This is a great one!

I also love "Take a Chance on Me" by Abba.

Have you heard Erasure's cover of this song! There's a really crappy reggae rap bit in it that is super lame, but they do a mean Abba cover! I guess mean is the wrong word. They do an awfully perky Abba cover!

face of glass

04-29-2005, 11:39 AM

One of my very favourite happy songs is "Move On Up" by Curtis Mayfield. The most amazing thing about it is that it's in a minor key, and still is very uplifting.

TheBlueLamp

04-29-2005, 12:59 PM

Sex Shooter - Apollonia 6 (always puts me in a good mood...probably because it's so inane)
Sister Honey - Stevie (how can this not make you happy...or at least laugh :p )
I'll Kiss You - Cyndi Lauper
Too Funky - George Michael (probably more for the video though. My sister and I always used to laugh at the model in the metal outfit with half her butt hanging out :lol: )
Beyond The Limit - Debbie Harry
Baby I'm Burnin' - Dolly Parton (Dolly Does Disco! Classic!)
Over & Over - Madonna
Sweet Dreams - Maria Bello (from the Duets soundtrack. I think I might love this version better than the original :shocked: )
Who Do You Think You Are - Spice Girls ( :o I think I've just realised how bad my taste can get)
Indigo - Moloko

jadegypsy

04-30-2005, 02:27 PM

Yellow Submarine
Octurpuses Garden
Can't Buy Me Love
Vienna
Gypsy (yeah I know not really happy, but it is a happy song for me)
Brown-eyed girl
Ray of Light
embryonic journey
All I wanna do is Make Love to You
Little Queen
Sweet Girl
Anything by the Beach Boys
Rapture
Heart of Glass
The Logical Song
Lay Lady Lay (a more opptomistic song, not bouncy though)