Songs in the key of happy.
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alwaysamyIt's been a bad few weeks. Well, months, really. But all the song memes lately reminded me of one of the things I can count on to improve my mood -- music.
Herewith, a few of the songs that make me happy and why.
"Iko Iko," the Belle Stars' version: Bouncy, bright, and the fun of singing (spelled phonetically here), "Jockamo fee nah ah nan nay, jockamo fee nah nay."
"Runaround," Blues Traveler: John Popper on harmonica, plus the line, “I shall drink in and always be full.”
"Wildest Dreams," Kim Richey: Another soaringly happy song. Her voice sounds great on this track, and it's in just the right key for me to sing along comfortably.
"Town Called Malice," The Jam: Energy, drums = irresistible.
"Eyes of the World," Grateful Dead: Mellower, and message-y, but still does the trick. Has a lovely spacy feel to it.
"Chicken Soup with Rice," Carole King from the Really Rosie soundtrack: Dude, come on. "In January it's so nice..." One of my favorite songs ever.
"Sir Duke," Stevie Wonder: I remember when this song came out. I was young, like under eight, and had no idea what the hell he was talking about, but the horns and the melody were infectious. Still are.
"You Turn Me On, I’m a Radio," Joni Mitchell: She sounds so warblingly gorgeous on this track, and it's a hopeful, floaty tune.
"Muh-nah Muh-nah," The Muppets: Again, I say, "Dude."
"Sherry Darling," Bruce Springsteen: "Well, I got some beer and the highway's free, and I got you, and baby, you got me..."
"Shotgun," Jr. Walker and the All-Stars: Pow! I loooove this song. Talk about energy. It's not a "happy" song, per se, but the beat picks me up.
"Widescreen," Heather Nova: The lyrics, the dizzying purity of her voice, the way the tune soars. Love it.
"Deal," Dr. John’s cover: I love Dr. John, so that's a no-brainer, and his version of this song is so much fun, with the barreling piano, and his rich, smoky, amused voice.
Herewith, a few of the songs that make me happy and why.
"Iko Iko," the Belle Stars' version: Bouncy, bright, and the fun of singing (spelled phonetically here), "Jockamo fee nah ah nan nay, jockamo fee nah nay."
"Runaround," Blues Traveler: John Popper on harmonica, plus the line, “I shall drink in and always be full.”
"Wildest Dreams," Kim Richey: Another soaringly happy song. Her voice sounds great on this track, and it's in just the right key for me to sing along comfortably.
"Town Called Malice," The Jam: Energy, drums = irresistible.
"Eyes of the World," Grateful Dead: Mellower, and message-y, but still does the trick. Has a lovely spacy feel to it.
"Chicken Soup with Rice," Carole King from the Really Rosie soundtrack: Dude, come on. "In January it's so nice..." One of my favorite songs ever.
"Sir Duke," Stevie Wonder: I remember when this song came out. I was young, like under eight, and had no idea what the hell he was talking about, but the horns and the melody were infectious. Still are.
"You Turn Me On, I’m a Radio," Joni Mitchell: She sounds so warblingly gorgeous on this track, and it's a hopeful, floaty tune.
"Muh-nah Muh-nah," The Muppets: Again, I say, "Dude."
"Sherry Darling," Bruce Springsteen: "Well, I got some beer and the highway's free, and I got you, and baby, you got me..."
"Shotgun," Jr. Walker and the All-Stars: Pow! I loooove this song. Talk about energy. It's not a "happy" song, per se, but the beat picks me up.
"Widescreen," Heather Nova: The lyrics, the dizzying purity of her voice, the way the tune soars. Love it.
"Deal," Dr. John’s cover: I love Dr. John, so that's a no-brainer, and his version of this song is so much fun, with the barreling piano, and his rich, smoky, amused voice.
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Date: 2007-02-25 01:18 pm (UTC)