Songs that make you happy :)

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

What are songs that put you in a good mood? Mine is definitely Ramblin' Man! Such an upbeat song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x28jaeyX2s

[Destromas]

Go your own way. We dont need videos if they're in game...

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

Well I posted a vid cause it's the real song, RB2's is a vault edition.

They don't have to be in game btw.

[AxlVanHagar]

Good topic Julio, and good pick. I like that tune a lot.

As for me, there are many songs that can put me in a good mood. In most cases it'll be a song that takes me back to my youth and puts me in another place and time. Nostalgia y'know? But there are 3 songs in particular that I can turn to for a pick me up if needed. The band is Van Halen. You can not go wrong with Van Halen. The "six pack" is arguably one of the strongest and best strings of albums ever put out. And their music is just so damn happy and infectious. Any of these two will instantly put a smile on my face.

Secrets from Diver Down. Possibly the best melody they ever recorded and easily Dave's best vocal performance. Vastly under rated song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz9TXkQfXZg

In A Simple Rhyme from Women and Chidren First. Another under rated gem from the band. A good friend once proclaimed this as the perfect Van Halen song. It has a fast paced section , slower melodic section, the great background harmonies everything that makes Van Halen great. I'm still tempted to agree with him all these years later.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8tlZbFUTNQ

And not Van Halen but solo David Lee Roth. Damn Good from Skyscraper. Makes me think back on a lot of good memories and old friends lost to time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZieY9DTPOA

[polishdog90]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op2jTIYbzaY

[BhindBluEyes430]

I know the vid is a little weird but i have been listning to this song at least twice a day for the last two weeks (Not because of rockband 2 I still havent gotten it cause i dont have 360 in college)

Float on-Modest Mouse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Vzrfkg-HY

[afterstasis]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmipRd0KXUM
andrew wk - totally stupid

(the last two minutes are two of the finest minutes in music history, in my opinion)

[sonicnerd23]

Any hair metal song ever written. For example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OglaGA-UiLc

[afterstasis]

i hate to post again, but i can't leave this one out...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol787NjpBS4
slowdive - allison

[JukeBoxHero]

Locksley-Don't Make Me Wait

One of the more recent songs that have made my list. The overall feel of the song just makes me feel happy.

Rush-Panacea(From the the epic The Fountain of Lamneth).

My favorite bit of the song, like I commented a few days. The lyrics "Panacea, liquid grace..." is just something that makes me feel good no matter what happen. Even when the power when out for about 4 days it gave me the happiness I needed. This song will always keep a special place in my memory.

Helloween-Halloween

Another song that me feel happy, a lot of power metal is good for this. It's a fun song and I enjoy singing the chorus for no particular reason anywhere.

[cdestey]

Battles - Atlas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpGp-22t0lU

Soul Coughing - Mr. Bitterness (or really anything off Ruby Vroom)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YhY4kEMBOk

[AxlVanHagar]

I know the vid is a little weird but i have been listning to this song at least twice a day for the last two weeks (Not because of rockband 2 I still havent gotten it cause i dont have 360 in college)

Float on-Modest Mouse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Vzrfkg-HY

Good tune. I hadn't heard it before RB2 but instantly liked it. Neat little uptempo ditty. One of my new favorite songs to drum to.

[TheMeatball]

Here Comes The Sun by The Beatles. How can that song do anything but make you feel happy?

[clashcityrocker10]

For some reason, "Eminence Front" by The Who. I find the song very relaxing, and therefore I'm happy listening to the song.

[BhindBluEyes430]

Good tune. I hadn't heard it before RB2 but instantly liked it. Neat little uptempo ditty. One of my new favorite songs to drum to.

really? it was extremely popular when it came out might have made it to #1

but for some reason its just been providing the perfect soundtrack for me at college.
its best to not watch the video tho just put it on really loud. its good atmospheric music to put on when your just walking around a crowed place

[Highlandlassie1]

There's only one way to rock- Sammy Hagar

[c0nd0rd4myt]

if the song in question doesnt give me some kind of plus (i.e. doesnt energize me, doesnt relieve stress, doesnt give a good mental image, doesnt have a soul to it) I wont listen to it.

that said, there's a few sons that whenever I hear, just make me go "yeah, thats it"

Riding With The King. just something about it. the ability to sing about all your life, all the ups and downs, and to be happy about it all. something I would love to feel when I get to be as old as those two.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyXPp1P8rBY

All In the Name of (Rock'n'Roll). Like em or hate em, these guys had the energy and the stones to play some of the best sleaze-rock we've ever seen. The energy in this song in particular grabs me really easy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzdFRceg4GA&feature=related

[instantdeath999]

Today- Smashing Pumpkins. It's such an upbeat, happy song. I mean, the only lyrics I understand are "today is the greatest day I have ever known", but I'm sure the rest are just as happy :)

[GT409]

More Than a Feeling - Boston
Listening to this helps me get over most things, unless it's really serious.
I like how upbeat the lyrics sound and how the guitar sounds.

[AxlVanHagar]

All In the Name of (Rock'n'Roll). Like em or hate em, these guys had the energy and the stones to play some of the best sleaze-rock we've ever seen. The energy in this song in particular grabs me really easy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzdFRceg4GA&feature=related

Good pick from the Crue. Nice to see an album cut get mentioned over a single. The boys really need to blow the cobwebs off this one and bring it back tot he live set IMO.

And on another note I'm not sure they would get away that opneing lyric "She's only 15 and she's the reason I can't sleep" if that song were written now.:D

[sg327]

I'm always putting different songs on mixed c.d.'s just to listen to 'em in the car or around the house. Here's a few that usually find their way onto one.

"Shake A Tailfeather" by The Blues Brothers & Ray Charles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7lwcjNaH_A

"Dangerous" by The Doobie Brothers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv_zjP4uMXU

"Train, Train" by Blackfoot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSq0It21jk

[WhiffleBallTony]

This:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJkMrl4AG8w



Okay, I'm joking. Not a huge Deicide fan here.

But, really, metal does make me feel happy. Some of my favorites:

Atheist - "Mother Man"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utqWrkVEQvI

Yob - "Grasping Air" (can't find a studio version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w0ypEIhOVc

Electric Wizard - "Funeralopolis" (every emotion possible is bottled up in this song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO7VP34n2Ps

Sleep - "Dragonaut"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj9IAvv32wE

Now, those songs make me feel happy. However, if you're looking for cheery songs that make me happy, here's the one that ALWAYS gets me (and there's quite a happy video, as well!):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgPqmRNjoTE

That song always has a spot in my heart.

[DarkSide247]

Feed My Frankenstein -- Alice Cooper
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojbUdY2ubLo

For some reason, always puts a smile on my face.

[Runesmith]

Today- Smashing Pumpkins. It's such an upbeat, happy song. I mean, the only lyrics I understand are "today is the greatest day I have ever known", but I'm sure the rest are just as happy :)

The ironic thing is that Today is actually about suicide and depression. :eek: The song definately sounds happy at face value, though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Today_(The_Smashing_Pumpkins_song)

As for my favorite "happy" song, that would go to The Cure's Close to Me. Beautiful tune, especially when the horns join together during the outro.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3hdytcAUjI

[partyboydanial]

Nothing But A Good Time- Poison

No Woman, No Cry- Bob Marley

What I Got- Sublime

Sugar Magnolia- Grateful Dead

more i can't think of off the top of my head

[DarkSide247]

No Woman, No Cry- Bob Marley
Thats a good one. Also Get Up, Stand Up.

[momo217]

This song makes me smile, My kids and I always sing it when we hear it. My son's name is Julian and I always change the lyric to "Me and Julian". TMI I'm sure.

Paul Simon - "Me and Julio down by the Schoolyard"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr0GIrHIFS4

[c0nd0rd4myt]

And on another note I'm not sure they would get away that opneing lyric "She's only 15 and she's the reason I can't sleep" if that song were written now.:D

think about who they are, than think about if that would really stop them or not.

[instantdeath999]

The ironic thing is that Today is actually about suicide and depression. :eek: The song definately sounds happy at face value, though.



Yep, I was being sarcastic. :)

[Warlokk_TPF]

Blind Guardian - Fly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOMg4Org_40

Love this song, one of my favorites by these guys... gets me in a great mood for some reason.

[Bub]

I really love Panama by Van Halen. It's an essential party song. It'd be a great pick for the Rock Band DLC.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX2CyIH_ebE

[kwami42]

Sweet Lady by What Made Milwaukee Famous

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgKeqFcr0Us