songs to lift you up?

[yobanfa]

i want to do i cd for a good friend who is going through a very bad time, wot songs make you happy and smile?

[swedeheart]

for starters?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi1hqlUhoCQ

[jb190281]

i love that song swede!

[swedeheart]

:))))

[yobanfa]

yes its a great song, but i need something to get her spirt back up and make her happy

[swedeheart]

If that doesn't make her happy, yobanfa, I dunno.

[Greedyfly]

New England Billy Bragg version ALWAYS makes me smile!

There is an album called Happy Songs - google, you may find a few tracks there.

[wiggal]

I think Skinny Genes by Eliza Doolittle is a brilliant pick me up song!

Works for me! :-)

[jb190281]

how old is your friend and what kind of music does she like?

[cupid04]

Always look on the bright side -Monty Python.

[yobanfa]

she is 53, likes mixed stuff, david bowie, kate bush, alice cooper,dolly parton etc

[MarkRae]

Beach Boys - I Get Around
The Pogues - Sally Maclennane
Sanctuary Rig - Dawn of a New Day
Lindisfarne - Meet Me on the Corner
ABBA - Eagle

[moonshadow]

Lifted- Lighthouse Family
Smile- Lily Allen
September- Earth Wind & Fire
Dancing in the street- Jagger & Bowie
Shiny Happy People- REM

[Stevie13]

Nina Simones - "Ain't got no...I've got life"
(if you don't know it, give it time to get to the chorus)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw5mPhl1Njw

and Eliza Doolittle - Pack Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzY0-I4Gq5w

[yobanfa]

brill ones so far, please keep um coming

[Stevie13]

Just thought of this one !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9K4BKkLaCI

[supersuezy24]

I just came on to suggest Bobby McFerrin and Steve beat me to it :)
Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and the waves
When the going gets tough? (fun song)
Simply the best - tina turner
Chain Reaction - Diana Ross
Baby Jane - Rod Stewart

[askyourgran]

^Like that one steve,

I like Fat Larry's Band.... Zoom...... and
Obla di obla da (Desmond has a barrow.)

[imhotep]

These songs are rather on the fun side indeed.....have a listen!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye8mB6VsUHw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA90IlymdZ4

Failing that try the following....these songs should lift your spirits up!!! :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppk9LQe4wM0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQpQN4QsMns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMBnBs77G70

[joko]

every little thing.she does..police

[imhotep]

Got a some more songs....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmxSL6H2QEg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNNfAuMq-M0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ytxZdmSqr0