A Song That Makes Me Happy
@arthurchappell (44998)
Preston, England
June 12, 2016 2:21pm CST
There are quite a few; REM’s Happy Shining People (featuring Kate Pearson from the B-52’s) may be my favourite and it has its roots in criticism that they were a gloomy downbeat band - it remains a huge colourful contrast to much of their work, though they did have another happy dance about foot tapping hit with Stand.
Another happiness inducer is Bobby McFerrin’s Don’t Worry Be Happy which is deliberately sung to sound as gloomy and pessimistic as possible which strangely adds to its feel-good factor. One hint of genuine sorrow attached to it tough – the video features the now deceased comedian, Robin Williams.
I could add Happy Talk from South Pacific, or its Captain Sensible cover version, but Shiny Happy People wins for me.
Youtube – REM – Shiny Happy People
Arthur Chappell
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
13 Jun 16
I like like one myself
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
13 Jun 16
that is a terrific choice too @Jessicalynnt
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
13 Jun 16
@Jessicalynnt love the guy's face mask in the video too
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
13 Jun 16
@arthurchappell there are other good versions out there, but I rather like that one
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Jun 16
A great song. I placed that one in my B52s list because of the Kate Pierson connection. It's the only time R.E.M. was ever cheerful.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
12 Jun 16
@JohnRoberts Stand is quite cheerful for them too
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Jun 16
@arthurchappell I know this song well. Guess you are right but not really smiley like Shiny Happy People.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
13 Jun 16
@MGjhaud Losing My Religion is my favourite REM song as it reflects my own separation from organized beliefs
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
13 Jun 16
@1hopefulman certainly a toe-tapper of not one for dancing about wildly
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@celticeagle (166976)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jun 16
There's always some song that lifts us isn't there?
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
12 Jun 16
Seriously, how can anyone not be happy listening to this?
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@Hanyouyomi (2187)
• Dallas, Texas
12 Jun 16
Huh, had no idea that was anR.E.M. song, but if I had to choose off the top of my head, it would be Pinkie Pie's song "Smile" from My Little Pony Friendship is Magic episode:"A Friend Indeed."
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