All-time best "feel good" songs - Page 12

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)

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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.

thecorndogwalker · 05-23-2007, 07:31 AM

Peter, Bjorn & John - "young folks"

great song.. even cuter video

check it out

http://youtube.com/watch?v=51V1VMkuyx0

Amberosia · 05-31-2007, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecorndogwalker

Peter, Bjorn & John - "young folks"

great song.. even cuter video

check it out

http://youtube.com/watch?v=51V1VMkuyx0

The whistling part gives me total earworm, but I love that song!! It's too groovy. And the video reminds me a lot of animated Brady Bunch.

There's a current Mrs. Butterworth commercial with a little tune that sounds really similar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CQsgHgQQSU The first time I saw it I was like, "What the?!"

CoasterMatt · 05-30-2007, 10:28 PM

I Feel Fine by the Beatles

I heard that while coming home from work today, and I instantly started pining for Rose... I hate when she works late, I miss her already.

Kevy Baby · 06-02-2007, 09:55 AM

Jessica - Allman Brothers

AllyOops! · 06-12-2007, 01:58 PM

As long as there are feel-good songs, I'll keep draggin' this Thread up!

Jump On It~ Sir Mix-A-Lot (What's up, Dallas, what's up? Dallas, Jump on it! Any song that gives my beloved Cowboys a shout-out totally ROCKS!)

Cha-Cha Slide~ DJ Casper

Let's Get It Started~ The Black Eyed Peas

Party Up~ DMX

CoasterMatt · 06-12-2007, 07:59 PM

Warmth of the Sun - the Beach Boys

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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05-23-2007, 07:31 AM	#4
thecorndogwalker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: east west hollywood Posts: 435	Peter, Bjorn & John - "young folks" great song.. even cuter video check it out http://youtube.com/watch?v=51V1VMkuyx0 __________________ MUTTONCHOPS!
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I Feel Fine by the Beatles I heard that while coming home from work today, and I instantly started pining for Rose... I hate when she works late, I miss her already. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Jessica - Allman Brothers __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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06-12-2007, 01:58 PM	#8
AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	As long as there are feel-good songs, I'll keep draggin' this Thread up! Jump On It~ Sir Mix-A-Lot (What's up, Dallas, what's up? Dallas, Jump on it! Any song that gives my beloved Cowboys a shout-out totally ROCKS!) Cha-Cha Slide~ DJ Casper Let's Get It Started~ The Black Eyed Peas Party Up~ DMX
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Warmth of the Sun - the Beach Boys __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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