1. September — Earth, Wind & Fire
You’ve probably heard this song before (and if you haven’t, you need to! :)). It’s just a generally upbeat and happy song, and since my mom’s birthday is in September (noting the title), my family and I play it every year on that day, so there are lots of happy memories attached.
You’ve probably heard this song before (and if you haven’t, you need to! :)). It’s just a generally upbeat and happy song, and since my mom’s birthday is in September (noting the title), my family and I play it every year on that day, so there are lots of happy memories attached.
2. Stronger — Clean Bandit
This is not a parody or cover of Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger.” I first heard of this song as a dance choreography by 1MILLION, and it’s one of my favorites now! I think Clean Bandit generally incorporates a lot more string and beat into their songs, which I find makes them more upbeat and uplifting than other artists.
This is not a parody or cover of Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger.” I first heard of this song as a dance choreography by 1MILLION, and it’s one of my favorites now! I think Clean Bandit generally incorporates a lot more string and beat into their songs, which I find makes them more upbeat and uplifting than other artists.
3. Dancing Queen — ABBA
I can’t say enough about ABBA or the Mamma Mia! soundtrack. I particularly love Dancing Queen, because it was my mom’s favorite song, too, and we love to listen to it together. The lyrics almost emanate joy and youth but also nostalgia.
I can’t say enough about ABBA or the Mamma Mia! soundtrack. I particularly love Dancing Queen, because it was my mom’s favorite song, too, and we love to listen to it together. The lyrics almost emanate joy and youth but also nostalgia.
4. Sunday Best — Surfaces
This song became very popular not long ago, I think when a YouTuber appeared in one of Surfaces’ music videos—the song itself is genuinely good though. It’s definitely a more lighthearted song, but it’s a great road trip song or song to sing with your friends—each line is just pure positivity!
This song became very popular not long ago, I think when a YouTuber appeared in one of Surfaces’ music videos—the song itself is genuinely good though. It’s definitely a more lighthearted song, but it’s a great road trip song or song to sing with your friends—each line is just pure positivity!
5. Mr. Blue Sky — Electric Light Orchestra
I don’t know why, but when I first heard this song on Spotify, I thought it was by the Beatles. They have a similar vibe to their songs. The song again is pretty upbeat, and the chord change from the opening verses to the chorus is always satisfying for some reason. And the personification of Mr. Blue Sky is interesting, too!
I don’t know why, but when I first heard this song on Spotify, I thought it was by the Beatles. They have a similar vibe to their songs. The song again is pretty upbeat, and the chord change from the opening verses to the chorus is always satisfying for some reason. And the personification of Mr. Blue Sky is interesting, too!
6. Hey Jude — The Beatles
This is a very versatile song; you can listen to it in any mood, really. I don’t know why, but it reminds me of a mom giving advice to her daughter—I used to say that if I had a daughter, I would name her Jude just so I could play this song for her! But the ending is super long (it’s just a lot of na-na-na’s) so I almost never finish it to the end.
This is a very versatile song; you can listen to it in any mood, really. I don’t know why, but it reminds me of a mom giving advice to her daughter—I used to say that if I had a daughter, I would name her Jude just so I could play this song for her! But the ending is super long (it’s just a lot of na-na-na’s) so I almost never finish it to the end.
7. Put Your Records On — Corrine Bailey Rae
Again, my mom introduced me to this song, but it’s so good! She says it gives her “Parisian vibes” for some reason. The lyrics, the music, and the rhythm just sound super gentle and mellow, almost jazzy—it’s a very nice song to listen to when you’re outside, or in the morning or any sort of peaceful environment!
Again, my mom introduced me to this song, but it’s so good! She says it gives her “Parisian vibes” for some reason. The lyrics, the music, and the rhythm just sound super gentle and mellow, almost jazzy—it’s a very nice song to listen to when you’re outside, or in the morning or any sort of peaceful environment!
8. Take on Me — a-ha
This is a timeless song, a classic. Even my little cousins in Korea know it, and I remember when we were visiting, they would all start dancing to it whenever I played it on my phone; it was adorable! So many funny memories attached.
This is a timeless song, a classic. Even my little cousins in Korea know it, and I remember when we were visiting, they would all start dancing to it whenever I played it on my phone; it was adorable! So many funny memories attached.
9. Here Comes The Sun — The Beatles
Another Beatles song! This would have to be my top favorite song, after Bohemian Rhapsody (but that doesn’t really fall under the good-mood category). This is a special song, because it was the first song I learned on the piano (as far as I can remember), and every time I hear it, it just puts me in a good mood!
10. Smile — Charlie Chaplin
This is probably the cringiest of them all, and the oldest song, but my mom used to sing it to me as a baby, and I love the lyrics! and it’s another great song to listen to outside or somewhere quiet and peaceful. We only listen to Nat King Cole’s recording of it, but the song itself is just nice.
Another Beatles song! This would have to be my top favorite song, after Bohemian Rhapsody (but that doesn’t really fall under the good-mood category). This is a special song, because it was the first song I learned on the piano (as far as I can remember), and every time I hear it, it just puts me in a good mood!
10. Smile — Charlie Chaplin
This is probably the cringiest of them all, and the oldest song, but my mom used to sing it to me as a baby, and I love the lyrics! and it’s another great song to listen to outside or somewhere quiet and peaceful. We only listen to Nat King Cole’s recording of it, but the song itself is just nice.
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