Optimism in Music.


I'm not a big fan of those "worst of threads." I like to concentrate more on the positive. That brings to mind a couple of songs that just make me feel good with their lyrics and melody. First is Bob Dylan's song New Morning. The lyrics sing of just that. It's a great song that never fials to put a smile on my face. Another of my favorites is a song by Cameo called I like the World. The words are truly inspiring. I must play that at least four or five times a week. Any songs come to mind that just make you feel good or that you play when you need to just feel good?
dreadhead
Anything by Nick Cave.
That's a good one bday0000!

The Beatles - "Here Comes The Sun." Not only a wonderfully uplifting song, but it leads off the best album side of all time, IMHO.
"Love is the Answer" Todd Rundgren
"No More Casual Sex" Kid Creole
"Merry Christmas From The Family" R.E. Keene
"Truly, Madly, Deeply" Marshall Crenshaw
"The Christians and The Pagans" Dar Williams
"Don't Tell The World" Kyle Davis

and many,many more.
Fun Thread.
Good Day Sunshine, Here Comes the Sun -- the Beatles
Ditto on the Bruce Cockburn, also I'm gonna fly someday, Bright Sky, Lord of the Starfields, Joy will find a way -- Bruce Cockburn
Carry On - CSNY
Jazzman -- Carol King
Larry Carlton -- Smiles and Smiles to go
All Good People -- Yes (a little overplayed and worn out but...)
Jesus Jones - "Right Here Right Now"

BTW, I disagree with the suggestion of ELP's "I Believe in Father Christmas", which in my opinion is an indictment of the commercialization of Christmas among deeper meanings contained in the lyrics.