This week Carole charged us with listing Ten Songs that Put us in a Good Mood. As I thought about what to include in my list, I realized the songs that make me happy are most often songs to which I like to dance, sing along with, or have a sentimental connection. So here’s my playlist:
1. Independent Women by Destiny’s Child. I was SO excited when the first Charlie’s Angels movie came out. The song became a favorite, especially as I realized that I had, in fact, become an Independent Woman. Even if I’m married, I love knowing that I can take care of myself just fine, in fact, in style, all by myself. Power to the ladies!
2. Brandy by Looking Glass. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Best. Song. Ever. I’ll give you this: it’s a tragic song, but it still puts me in a good mood. Maybe it is schadenfreude on my part.
3. Lady Marmalade by Patti LaBelle. Tell me you can sit still when this is on, and I’ll tell you you’re a fibber!
4. Nowhere Man by the Beatles. I love singing along to this song, and I adore this part of Yellow Submarine.
5. The Game of Love by Santana and Michelle Branch. Early on, when our relationship was shifting from friendship to romance, Neal told me that he thought of me every time he heard this song. How can that not put me in a good mood? Plus: great dance tune.
6. Beast of Burden. With apologies to the Rolling Stones, I like it best when Alejandro Escovedo sings it (yes, mad crush on my part). Pretty much anything he sings puts me in a good mood, though. (This link has the Boss singing, too!)
7. When the Hunter gets Captured by the Game by Jerry Garcia Band. Another sentimental one, this was on Neal’s play list requests for our wedding party.
Jill with my pals Michael and Amy
8. Where is Bobbie Gentry by Jill Sobule. I can’t get enough of Jill Sobule. I love her voice, and her songs, even the sad ones, put me in a good mood.
9. Nothing to Prove by Jill Sobule. I double dog dare you not to shout “I got nothing to prove” along with her.
10. Jerusalem by Dan Bern. His voice makes me happy, and this song, in particular, makes me feel like someone has seen into my heart and put what’s in there to music. And that, too, puts me in a good mood.
What music puts you in a good mood?
Summertime (DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince) !!!
There are some new ones for me on your list. I love Beast of Burden, especially the Bette Midler version.
I haven’t followed the links yet (thanks for linking BTW), but I’m pretty sure there are some new to me songs in this list! A a few forgotten ones. Thanks for sharing, I’m looking forward to sampling the music from everyone’s lists. I’ve created a list in Evernote so whenever I’m in need for new “Happy” music I can check out a few more tracks.
Love the Lady Marmalade!!!