What music makes you happy?

[Ths364]

What music makes you happy? I mean really happy... Don't get me wrong; I like anything from the Stones to Stravinsky, Art Tatum to Johnny Cash,I heard some music today that made me downright ecstatic and it caught me by surprise. The music I heard was by a gypsy brass band called Fanfare Ciocarlia- "Sandala" was the tune. I have no clue what the lyrics are or what they're about, but it made me very happy to hear this. So, I thought I'd ask: What kind of music makes you happy?

 

[jaguar06]

I can't help but feel happy listening to Mungo Jerry's "In The Summertime" on a good system.

 

[harman/kardon]

Any music that makes me forget the difficulties of life while listening.

 

[Wally Swift]

Patriotic Marching Band music.

 

[catman]

G'day all, good time rock n roll always makes me happy. :yes: Regards, Felix aka catman.

 

[jonman]

Most Elvis's early stuff, and Jugband music seems to make me feel just fine!!

 

[Wigwam Jones]

Happiest? Ska.

 

[sKiZo]

Whatever I'm listening too I suppose.

If I'm feeling particularly evil, some oompah or klezmer, mostly because I know it's p!ss!ng everybody else off, but also because it has a certain appeal to me.

(Did I mention I was crazy?)

And ... I've been trained by a local radio station over the years to feel good when I hear the Friday Song (AKA: Shanty - Jonathan Edwards) ... they've been playing that at 5PM, the official start of the weekend, since ... er ... forever.


Well there ain't nothin' to do
And there's always room for more
Fill it, light it, shut up
And close the door
Cuz we gonna lay around the shanty, mama
And put a good buzz on

 

[tom_L]

Most of the Doo Wop genre does it for me.

 

[Hoffius]

I've mentioned these artist in similar threads but again I'll have to say:

Toots & The Maytals
Benny Goodman
Django Reinhardt

 

[redisburning]

Queen
Theme songs of cartoons (Im especially partial to Tokyo Brass Style and late 70s/early 80s Japanese shows e.g. Gundam, Harlock, Cutie Honey)
Pete Seeger

tell me you don't have a smile on your face after listening to this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovaRSnHfzQw

 

[gaslover]

Cherry Poppin' Daddies. Esp. Soul Caddy.

 

[Eric n Kc]

Western Swing! Bob Wills or if want to dig them Milton Brown (Box set).

 

[Estring]

Good music.

 

[poppachubby]

Beatles, old school big band like Basie, Dixieland/Chicago style jazz and the 50's era rock/r&b.

 

[cool9]

Something that comes straight from the heart like John Denver, Elton John. Someone who is really inspired and gifted. Or something that is just musically perfect like the way Sinatra sings or any Bach composition, etc.

 

[Sandy G]

Go to my Facebook page, & see for yrself.."Sandy Geiger"...

 

[dmax99]

The kind of music that makes other people be quiet....

 

[Ths364]

I must say that I'm enjoying the wide range of responses.All kinds of people on AK; of that I am certain!