Top 10 Feel Good Songs

So you’re on your slow crawl to work, you feel beaten down by the ever growing might of your reality and then all of a sudden one song comes on your iPod to change it all. A ‘feel good’ song can change everything. Whether your partner just left you or your train is delayed making you late for work, all it takes is a good beat or catchy lyrics and the world is your oyster. Here is my top 10.

10. Good Luck – Basement Jaxx

This song is a great which I feel is often overlooked. When everything seems to be against you and life wants nothing more than to get you down, there is no greater feeling than to stand defiant and sing “good luck!”

9. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life – Eric Idle

It’s a pretty straightforward message and is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. The song itself wouldn't be as effective as it is if it wasn't for Eric Idle's hilarious performance.

8. That Old Pair of Jeans – Fatboy Slim

This song means quite a lot to me, the lyrics make the analogy of a failing relationship being alike an old pair of jeans which keep being patched up. For anyone who has been in this type of relationship then it is definitely worth checking out the lyrics, it may make you feel a bit better about things. This song is one of defiance and optimism which when coupled with an upbeat rhythm and memorable hook will become one of your most played songs on iTunes.

7. Don’t Stop Believing – Journey

I admit that it's a bit cheesy but this song just makes you want to sing out loud and proud, just be sure not to do so whilst on the train.

6. Mr Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra

Is there any other song that gets you in the mood for summer more than this?

5. Tutti Frutti – Little Richard

My Dad will resent me for featuring a song from Little Richard but few can disagree that this song is a must have for any 'feel good' collection..

4. Reet Petite – Jackie Wilson

This absolute classic from “Mr Excitement” himself is enough to lift even the dullest of moods. If your foot isn’t tapping to this then you haven’t got a pulse my friend.

  

3. Come on Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners

As one of my favourite songs ever I will have a serious issue with you if you don’t like this. Nothing more needs to be said.

2. You Make My Dreams Come True – Hall and Oats

Anyone who has seen the film 500 Days of Summer will understand why this song falls so high on this list. Just imagine the most badass walk to work ever, watch the full scene below.

1. Bohemian Rhapsody- Queen

There is no better song to take the top spot. In my view this is one of the best songs ever made. No matter who you are or where you are from, when this song comes on you are obliged to sing along (and head bang at the appropriate moment). The lyrics of this song don’t warrant the feel good factor that it has but it is hard to deny the satisfaction of screaming along with Freddie Mercury.

Think I’m right? Or am I totally wrong? Comment with the songs I have missed and next week I will post a People’s Top 10.