Books, Movies, Music & Entertainment - Most Upbeat Song Ever?

Hey, some friends and I were dicussing the most upbeat song ever... I voted for Katrina & The Waves - Walking On Sunshine... what do you think?

You can download the top contenders here:
http://birkscreative.com/misc/upbeat.htm

My vote goes to "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" by Monty Python from the movie The Life of Brian.

Kind of a Drag - The Buckinghams

Butt Trumpet - "I've been so mad lately" gets my vote.

Here Comes the Sun- The Beatles
Light and Day- The Polyphonic Spree

"Across the Universe" by the Beatles is either the most upbeat song ever or the most pesimsitic, depending on how you read it.

"Across the Universe" by the Beatles is either the most upbeat song ever or the most pesimsitic, depending on how you read it.
I've never admitted it but I can't understand half the lyrics of that particular song.

I'm Free - the who similiar in its either really good or impending doom.
Good Day Sunshine Beatles. nuff said.

My favourite?
I'm so Glad Cream.
I'm so glad I'm so Glad
I'm glad I'm Glad I'm glad. . .

Marty

What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing
(The OLD Coke song)

My vote goes to a cover of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" as done by Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies. I can't hear it without cracking a smile.

Twistin' by the Pool.

One Drop by Bob Marley & the Wailers, Survival Album. I dunno, pretty serious subject matter but the tune makes my "heart soar".

I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing
(The OLD Coke song)
Most songs sound better with coke. . . .

Marty

"Its the End of the World as We Know It" by REM. It is the best song- an upbeat message about the end of the world. If the world ended, and I was listening to that song, I would feel fine.

Koffee

"Rockin' in the Free World" by Neil Young, my second vote. Although, the new video is edited and contains a little more Michael Moore than I care to see.

The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony

Beercan: Beck

Makes me smile everytime.

Fluffy clouds, jumping rainbows, a soft and snuggly place

"Beyond the sea" by Bobby Darin.

"I'm alive" by Spooky Tooth.

'Hello, hello" by The Cat Empire. In fact the entire album is upbeat.

']The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony
Add in the video clip and the arrogance it displays, and it's definitely right up there. Love it.

The Rainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog

The Rainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog

I have to second this one, great song.

Mint Royale (feat. *** from De La Soul) - "Show Me"

What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

Absolutely one of the best classic songs ever written

Don't worry, be happy - Bobby McFerrin



SS

"I can see clearly now" by Johhny Nash...

Jay

Most songs sound better with coke. . . .

Marty


I find it hard to swallow. Give me Xtal any day

I find it hard to swallow. Give me Xtal any day
you (sniff) swallow it?

Marty

Don't worry, be happy - Bobby McFerrin



SS

On its face, yes. But of course you know that McFerrin meant that ironically.

The Fab Four seems to be all over this list and I'll add a personal favorite (especially now that I have kids): All Together Now

Die young - Black Sabbath.

Oh, did you say upbeat?

you (sniff) swallow it?

Marty

Yup. The couple of times I tried it I rode the rails. Once the drip hit I thought I was going to gag from a numb throat. Always figured that base or rock would be the same but worse.

Thing is... Xtal is too nice, gotta stay away from it.

These Are the Days -- 10,000 Maniacs. Cheesy feel good early 90's alterna-rock song.

Since they broke up, Natalie Merchant has become a raving loon, their guitarist passed away, and the other guys are living back in Jamestown NY.

These Are the Days -- 10,000 Maniacs. Cheesy feel good early 90's alterna-rock song.

Since they broke up, Natalie Merchant has become a raving loon, their guitarist passed away, and the other guys are living back in Jamestown NY.
Yes, she has become a raving loon. "In My Tribe" is one of the greatest albums of the eighties.

Yes, she has become a raving loon. "In My Tribe" is one of the greatest albums of the eighties.

Yeah, 10,000 Maniacs is my favorite band (from my childhood). I was a fan of Natalie Merchant until she became all militant and started singing striclty folk music. What's up with her now?

Ok, I know I'm digging a little here, but, I've been sort of embarassed to admit my 10,000 maniacs feelings. I've found others!!! Ultra-g, I wouldn't have suspected you. (we can't let them find out over in SS/Fixed Gear!)

A raving loon? Didn't like Tigerlily? Ophelia was sooo dramatic, however, there are a few songs I like-Thick as Thieves and Break your Heart...

So the Maniacs aren't up to much lately? How d'you guys feel about them after Natalie?

sunny side of the street by the Pogues.


any thing by Less Than Jake

I am going to nominate a couple of Dave Matthews Band songs- Lie in Our Graves, Best of Whats Around, and Two Step

kris said it. here comes the sun, los beatles.

It's My Life by Bon Jovi.

"Soak Up The Sun" by Sheryl Crow. (Did I just open up a can of worms?) :)

I honestly think she has gone crazy. I have a photo I took with her outside one of her concerts in 1999, but after that tour she went off her rocker.

Her website is full of dark militant rantings about politics.

Anyway, she was great up until she broke up with her drummer boyfriend, I think she started hating men after that.




Ok, I know I'm digging a little here, but, I've been sort of embarassed to admit my 10,000 maniacs feelings. I've found others!!! Ultra-g, I wouldn't have suspected you. (we can't let them find out over in SS/Fixed Gear!)

A raving loon? Didn't like Tigerlily? Ophelia was sooo dramatic, however, there are a few songs I like-Thick as Thieves and Break your Heart...

So the Maniacs aren't up to much lately? How d'you guys feel about them after Natalie?

This one will make ya sick "We are The World"

And I gotta throw in All Star by Smash Mouth

"Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows" - Leslie Gore.
"Shout" - the Kingsmen
"Dancing In the Streets" - Martha and the Vandellas
"School's Out" - Alice Cooper.

[QUOTE=zoogirl
"Dancing In the Streets" - Martha and the Vandellas
"School's Out" - Alice Cooper.[/QUOTE]

Rock on, anything Alice Cooper is a winner with me!!

Van Halen's Dancing was a sweet treatment as well, way to pick'um ZG!

[QUOTE=zoogirl
"Dancing In the Streets" - Martha and the Vandellas
"School's Out" - Alice Cooper.

Rock on, anything Alice Cooper is a winner with me!!

Van Halen's Dancing was a sweet treatment as well, way to pick'um ZG![/QUOTE]



Well, hello Shifty! Alice fan, eh? Go check out SickthingsUK. Everything Alice and more! I practically live there. :)

Well, hello Shifty! Alice fan, eh? Go check out SickthingsUK. Everything Alice and more! I practically live there. :)

Yep, long time fan, I vote for Alice, I want him ELECTED! Thanks for the tip on the site, I'll see you there, are you zoogirl there too? ;)

Most upbeat song ever would be Donna Summer, I will survive. But it's way too over the top for my taste.

The Brady Bunch - It's a Sunshine Day

Most upbeat song ever would be Donna Summer, I will survive. But it's way too over the top for my taste.
Gloria Gaynor (http://www.gloriagaynor.com/), actually. (Personally, I like Cake's cover better.)

Call & Response-Rollerskate