OT: Songs that make you Happy

[nwhoopfan]

It's weird, but I love it!

 

[nwhoopfan]

same song, different version; both just make me smile every time

 

[64Zcode]

Puts me in the mood to be happy.

Yup, I'm thinking it was genes passed on from my Dad. Really enjoy this genre.
During the retro-swing period of the 90s referenced by @Ozimoto I listened to and collected a LOT of this music.

Bellevue Cadillac - Talkin' Jive (Who Knew?)

 

[Scud49]

The Dead always makes me happy...!

 

[Bigboote]

In addition to being a great old song, this video has an interesting story. In 1975, Rick Derringer and the McCoys decided to do an updated version of their late ’60s hit, “Hang on Sloopy.” They sped it up a bit and added a bit of instrumentation and hired a dancer for one of those new-fangled music videos. It was for European distribution, and wasn’t until 2012 that the video began showing up on Youtube in the U.S. It became something of a viral sensation, in part because everyone wanted to know who was that pretty blonde dancing in front of the band.

After years of speculation, internet arguments and false claims, it turns out her name is Lisa Leonard Dalton. She was hired for $200 to show up that day. They told her how to dress, gave her a cap to hide her long, blonde hair for a strategic unveiling and told her to stroll toward the band and stop in front of them and dance. That’s it. She improvised the whole thing. They told her to dance. The girl danced. The video now has 32 million views.

I find stories like this charming. They make me happy.

Very cool. I must admit that I didn't know Rick Derringer had been in a group before Johnny Winter And.

 

[Bigboote]

These two make me happy because they indicate that perfection is possible. First up is Miles from Kind of Blue.

 

[Scud49]

Jean Luc Ponty's music fits into the category for me:

 

[Bigboote]

I loved this the first time I heard it when I was probably 9 or 10, on one of those Funk & Wagnels sets that they sold in grocery stores, one volume a week. I love it from start to finish, but the Largo is the stuff of the gods.

 

[tomcat]

Getting in on this thread late. To me, this song just has a great vibe: Your Love, by The Outfield.

 

[Scud49]

Here's one from a happier time:

 

[MSGRET]

This won them their first Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental Or A Cappella in 2014.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

Phil Collins YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE!

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[Hoops66]

Love the video of this J. Geils fav...

 

[Hoops66]

And this always says happiness...the photography is beautiful!

 

[Scud49]

Santana with a very joyous song - "I'll Be Waiting":

 

[Monte]

 

[Aluminny69]

 

[ConwayGmck]

 

[YoDore]

Ironic, since this song refers to race riots in 1943 Los Angeles between Mexicans and Servicemen.

Zoot Suit Riots - Wikipedia

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"Now you sailors know where your women come for love."

Yikes. I always thought that was one of the coldest song lyrics ever. Terrific song.

 

[Ozimoto]

But it's just so darn peppy!

A couple of more that bring a smile. First up, Leslie Gore singing a Burt Bacharach composition.

 

[Ozimoto]

And another from the early days of rock and roll reom Eddie Cochran who left us much to early. Celebrates hard work and sticking to a vision.

 

[YoDore]

 

[Aluminny69]

Melanie "Brand New Key"

I dare you to listen to this Song Parody, and not smile. Ah, Irish Humor.

 

[Aluminny69]

 

[Aluminny69]