All-time best "feel good" songs

Ponine · 05-18-2007, 11:42 AM

I’ve resisted posting in this thread all this time now… but more than one person has asked why I didn’t post.
The simple self serving reasons….
My list could go on for eons.
Having left high school as the choir diva I have a ton of songs that mean a lot to me. Going into college as a music major made everything even more so. Then I was informed that I cared more about music than the people I was close to… and repeatedly that my music choices are not the best and that typically a song I love makes other people cringe.
So… I pretty much keep music to myself now out of fear of ridicule.

Fine… for those of you that asked… I made a list. This is off the top of my head.. more thought could produce stranger results.

Jump Shout Boogie – Barry Manilow
Barker Bird – Disneyland (EET is fun… eet is …….)
Gimmie! Gimmie! Gimmie! – Erasure (covering ABBA) (because as a child I wanted to be in ABBA)
Superstar – Jesus Christ Superstar
Day O’ – Muppets w/ H Belefonte (Because Fozzie is so cool)
Enchanted Tiki Room – Disneyland
Fly – Hillary Duff
Could It Be Magic – Barry Manilow (One of the most romantic songs I know)
When you Taught me how to Dance – Katie Melua (a new one to me.. but I love it)
An American in Paris – Bernstein (with a good clarinet, magic)
Material Girl – Madonna (child of the 80’s what can I say)
V.S.M. (Very Strange Medley) – Barry Manilow LIVE (because the KFC commercial live is dang funny)
The Water Buffalo Song – Superchick
Stop and Smell the Roses – Mac Davis (One I remember my Dad playing)
Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show – Neil Diamond

*I should say that almost any and all Disneyland music, and atmosphere soundtrack gets me all warm and fuzzy. I am totally in envy of Zapp's collection whenever I see him.

AllyOops! · 05-18-2007, 12:41 PM

I, too, must confess that Magic Kingdom tunes are my all-time favorite. It's my musical xanax. When I'm stressed & all wound up behind the wheel (which is almost always) I turn on my Disney CD and I immediately calm down.

This is the Disney CD that does the trick!

http://www.amazon.com/Walt-Disney-Ta...515831&sr=1-22

It's called Walt Disney Takes You Through Disneyland & it's just the best! I bought it on a whim when I noticed the very cute Shag-like retro drawing of Disneyland on the back cover!

The music is way nostalgic- it's classic 50's Disneyland. I love the opening Main Street sequence! Walt's soothing voice narrates to the sound of the train whistling as it opens, then the sound of a horse clopping along with ragtime piano tunes (I used to work on Main Street so it really has a fond place in my heart).

The Adventureland one is the swankiest of the set! The opening track, Orchids in The Jungle, sounds like it should be the theme to a very hip Tiki party circa 1955. It's just exotic sexy & fabulous!

Frontierland plays the Ballad of Davey Crockett throughout the set and always makes me think of Nature's Wonderland.

Tomorrowland is the most dated of the bunch. It's almost frantic & disturbing in pace with lots of urgent "Ground Control to X-1!!" narrations. It's still very enjoyable, though!

Fantasyland always makes me smile with medleys from Snow White, Peter Pan & Alice in Wonderland. Of course, it also includes When You Wish Upon a Star.

This CD is just wonderful! Listening to Walt narrate is my most favorite part!

Kevy Baby · 05-18-2007, 12:43 PM

Alice's Restaurant - Arlo Guthrie: Thanksgiving is just not complete without it!
Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In - The Fifth Dimension (from Hair)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ponine

V.S.M. (Very Strange Medley) – Barry Manilow LIVE (because the KFC commercial live is dang funny)

I enjoy that one too, but once every few years is usually sufficient.

CoasterMatt · 05-23-2007, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Alice's Restaurant - Arlo Guthrie: Thanksgiving is just not complete without it!

Yeah, we usually play that during the kitchen cleanup/half the guests are passed out in front of the tv phase of the day.

AllyOops! · 05-25-2007, 12:47 PM

Everything by the Thompson Twins.

Especially In the Name Of Love & Love On Your Side.

I also forgot Take On Me by Aha & Two Of Hearts by Stacey Q.

05-18-2007, 11:42 AM	#1
Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	I’ve resisted posting in this thread all this time now… but more than one person has asked why I didn’t post. The simple self serving reasons…. My list could go on for eons. Having left high school as the choir diva I have a ton of songs that mean a lot to me. Going into college as a music major made everything even more so. Then I was informed that I cared more about music than the people I was close to… and repeatedly that my music choices are not the best and that typically a song I love makes other people cringe. So… I pretty much keep music to myself now out of fear of ridicule. Fine… for those of you that asked… I made a list. This is off the top of my head.. more thought could produce stranger results. Jump Shout Boogie – Barry Manilow Barker Bird – Disneyland (EET is fun… eet is …….) Gimmie! Gimmie! Gimmie! – Erasure (covering ABBA) (because as a child I wanted to be in ABBA) Superstar – Jesus Christ Superstar Day O’ – Muppets w/ H Belefonte (Because Fozzie is so cool) Enchanted Tiki Room – Disneyland Fly – Hillary Duff Could It Be Magic – Barry Manilow (One of the most romantic songs I know) When you Taught me how to Dance – Katie Melua (a new one to me.. but I love it) An American in Paris – Bernstein (with a good clarinet, magic) Material Girl – Madonna (child of the 80’s what can I say) V.S.M. (Very Strange Medley) – Barry Manilow LIVE (because the KFC commercial live is dang funny) The Water Buffalo Song – Superchick Stop and Smell the Roses – Mac Davis (One I remember my Dad playing) Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show – Neil Diamond I should say that almost any and all Disneyland music, and atmosphere soundtrack gets me all warm and fuzzy. I am totally in envy of Zapp's collection whenever I see him. __________________ There's something strange, There's something wrong. I see a change - It's like when love dies. Last edited by Ponine : 05-18-2007 at 11:49 AM.*
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05-18-2007, 12:41 PM	#2
AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	I, too, must confess that Magic Kingdom tunes are my all-time favorite. It's my musical xanax. When I'm stressed & all wound up behind the wheel (which is almost always) I turn on my Disney CD and I immediately calm down. This is the Disney CD that does the trick! http://www.amazon.com/Walt-Disney-Ta...515831&sr=1-22 It's called Walt Disney Takes You Through Disneyland & it's just the best! I bought it on a whim when I noticed the very cute Shag-like retro drawing of Disneyland on the back cover! The music is way nostalgic- it's classic 50's Disneyland. I love the opening Main Street sequence! Walt's soothing voice narrates to the sound of the train whistling as it opens, then the sound of a horse clopping along with ragtime piano tunes (I used to work on Main Street so it really has a fond place in my heart). The Adventureland one is the swankiest of the set! The opening track, Orchids in The Jungle, sounds like it should be the theme to a very hip Tiki party circa 1955. It's just exotic sexy & fabulous! Frontierland plays the Ballad of Davey Crockett throughout the set and always makes me think of Nature's Wonderland. Tomorrowland is the most dated of the bunch. It's almost frantic & disturbing in pace with lots of urgent "Ground Control to X-1!!" narrations. It's still very enjoyable, though! Fantasyland always makes me smile with medleys from Snow White, Peter Pan & Alice in Wonderland. Of course, it also includes When You Wish Upon a Star. This CD is just wonderful! Listening to Walt narrate is my most favorite part!
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05-25-2007, 12:47 PM	#5
AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	Everything by the Thompson Twins. Especially In the Name Of Love & Love On Your Side. I also forgot Take On Me by Aha & Two Of Hearts by Stacey Q.
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