# Mellow, but happy songs **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 26, 2010, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510 "2010-02-26T12:59:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Markxxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2010, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/21 "2010-02-27T16:50:20Z")
Don’t forget Olivia Newton-John’s, _Have You Never Been Mellow_. Newton-John captured the “mellow” scene of the 70s. From _Come On Over_, _Something Better To Do_ and _Don’t Stop Believin’_. Mercy’s _Love Can Make You Happy_ The Irish artist [Chloe](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlo%C3%AB_Agnew) does a great version of _To Where You Are_. Groban does a good version but Chloe’s is better ---
**Author:** ![janis\_and\_c0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janis_and_c0/32/21_2.png) [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2010, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/22 "2010-02-28T18:35:16Z")
Simon and Garfunkel’s 59th Street Bridge Song would fit the bill, maybe. ---
**Author:** ![Hello\_Again](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/85e7bf/32.png) [@Hello\_Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hello_Again)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2010, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/23 "2010-03-01T00:12:26Z")
“The Christians and the Pagans” by Dar Williams. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2010, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/24 "2010-03-01T00:25:20Z")
> [@Oakminster](#): > > Pretty much anything by the _Grateful Dead_. I just came in to say anything by Phish, but the Dead works too. Also, I would suggest Today or 1979 by The Smashing Pumpkins. ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/25 "2010-03-01T00:44:34Z")
[Jack Johnson and Ben Harper – My Own Two Hands](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqMWS-wbuss) [Iron and Wine’s cover of Such Great Heights](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQIGDyEkngY) [Dixie Chicks – Lullaby](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR8KWQKYMag) ---
**Author:** ![tds1273](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/df705f/32.png) [@tds1273](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tds1273)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2010, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/26 "2010-03-01T00:59:54Z")
Santo & Johnny’s _‘Sleep Walk’_; put you to sleep with a smile on your face. ---
**Author:** ![Nutty\_Bunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d07c76/32.png) [@Nutty\_Bunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nutty_Bunny)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2010, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/27 "2010-03-01T01:49:06Z")
I listen to Travis when I’m a little down. Try [“Sing”](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1f2M5G9KG8), [“Flowers in the Window”](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0cyxVMSxCs) and [“Side”](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkW_SR7SgiE). Crowded House is another good choice. ---
**Author:** ![cjepson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a9adbd/32.png) [@cjepson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjepson)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2010, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/28 "2010-03-01T16:09:20Z")
Beatles – I’m Only Sleeping, Because, Julia, Sun King, Flying Caravan – Surprise Surprise Van Morrison – Crazy Love, Tupelo Honey ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2010, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/29 "2010-03-01T17:03:39Z")
> [@Drain\_Bead](#): > > [Jack Johnson and Ben Harper – My Own Two Hands](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqMWS-wbuss) > [Iron and Wine’s cover of Such Great Heights](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQIGDyEkngY) > [Dixie Chicks – Lullaby](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR8KWQKYMag) I came in here to suggest nearly _anything_ by Jack Johnson. He did the soundtrack to the “Curious George” movie, and although I have less than no tolerance for kiddie stuff, that soundtrack is terrific. Probably the right mood for the OP. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Devil_s_Grandmother)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2010, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/30 "2010-03-01T18:27:14Z")
_We’ve got a goovy kind of love_, the Phil Collins version, not the bouncy original. ---
**Author:** ![Simmerdown](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/simmerdown/32/14859_2.png) [@Simmerdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simmerdown)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2010, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/31 "2010-03-01T18:42:24Z")
Jane Siberry – “Everything Reminds Me of My Dog” Jonathan Richman – “That Summer Feeling” Bruce Cockburn – “Laughter” Eric Clapton – “May You Never” (Original by John Martyn) Tuck & Patti – “Takes My Breath Away” XTC – “I’d Like That” ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2010, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/32 "2010-03-01T18:58:05Z")
“Summertime Rolls” - Jane’s Addiction ---
**Author:** ![ToeJam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@ToeJam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ToeJam)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2010, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/33 "2010-03-01T19:31:57Z")
My two happiness songs: _The Joker_ by Steve Miller Band (Others that might work: _Dance, Dance, Dance_ and _Rockin’ Me_) And “_What I Got_” by Sublime is one of my ultimate “put life in perspective” sorta songs. ---
**Author:** ![Fuji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@Fuji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fuji)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2010, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/34 "2010-03-01T20:17:24Z")
The Lovin’ Spoonful - “Daydream” I defy you to have an ounce of tension left in you after hearing that tune. Super mellow, and not too fast of a tempo. Always makes me think of lazy summer days (I think that’s kinda the point). I can practically smell fresh-mown lawns just thinking about it… ---
**Author:** ![Glory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7cd45c/32.png) [@Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Glory)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2010, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/35 "2010-03-01T20:37:15Z")
I love happy songs! I collect them and make happy music CDs for friends and family. Songs particularly suited for the OP - facing things you can’t control and relaxing. [Shimmy Low - The Clarks](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1PdD3Us2BA) \*I’ve been down this road ten times I would run, I would hide From the fears that ruled my mind And so I asked this guy We’ll call him Oz, call him wise He laughed and offered his advice Get out of your black hole Join life’s circus sideshow Shimmy, shimmy low, Got to free my soul\* [Roll If You Fall - Barefoot Truth](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi54HF3E35I) \*Lately the sun is castin’ shadow over me So come on and take me by the hand, Lead me through the trouble waters of the sea So maybe you got a halo over your head all the time As for me, all I need is this rhythm for movin’ Cause you know, I keep kickin’ it live, yea Can I get a witness? To defend my case No I won’t get caught up In the corporate rat race Well all I got’s this committment And behind it I’ll stand tall If flat shadows get me down I’ma roll if I fall \* [What’s So Bad About Feeling Good - Ben Lee](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO2_PxQdsbg) \*Well it’s not all analysis or mathematic pression oh all the simple things in life are not small and all your daily drama and the politics of pleasure well they really do not matter much at all so let your words start spilling out against your will and let your love minlge with mine close your eyes, look at me, open up your heart you’ll see that we can share a moment, a moment in time Tell me what’s so bad, about feeling good Tell me what’s so bad, about feeling good \* [Looking at the Sun - Gramercy Arms](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nqul0c9Ufg) [Hey Key Hey - Uncle Kracker](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWB_UCs4j7s) \*Lately I’ve been livin’ Feelin’ unforgiven Feels like I’ve been gettin’ Anythin’ and everythin’ wrong Well, I’ve always had my trouble Lately, it’s been double Somethin’ busts my bubble Keeps me barely floatin’ along But those days are behind me You ain’t gonna find me Sittin’ ‘round, countin’ raindrops Hey, hey, hey The sun is shining on my face And everythin’ will be okay\* _woops_ just saw your additional comment in the thread - a few of these might be too up tempo. Well, maybe you can make 2 CDs! ---
**Author:** ![B.Serum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/b.serum/32/14266_2.png) [@B.Serum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/B.Serum)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2010, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/36 "2010-03-01T22:03:27Z")
[The Honey Tree](http://www.bradserum.net/Home/Listen_here.../Entries/2009/10/11_Honey_Tree.html) by The Mostar Diving Club [Summer Rains](http://www.bradserum.net/Home/Listen_here.../Entries/2009/12/6_Summer_Rains.html) by The Ditty Bops ---
**Author:** ![Serenata67](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/serenata67/32/10646_2.png) [@Serenata67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Serenata67)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/37 "2010-03-02T12:55:28Z")
These are some great suggestions. I think I might make another CD with some of the more up-tempo ones. There are some great suggestions, both down-tempo and up-tempo. I’ve always been a person who feels connected to music, so I’m trying to surround myself with stuff that will calm me down, but lift me up. ---
**Author:** ![jaggy319](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f475e1/32.png) [@jaggy319](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaggy319)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/38 "2011-05-06T20:08:28Z")
i could put on their entire earlier albums and listen straight through ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/39 "2011-05-06T21:00:24Z")
> [@Fuji](#): > > The Lovin’ Spoonful - “Daydream” I was going to suggest that one. It might be faster than the OP wants, but so easy and charming. Also “You Didn’t Have to be So Nice” by the same band. One of my favorite low-key love songs. Maybe only topped by “Something So Right” by Paul Simon. “Dream Weaver” by Gary Wright. “Year of the Cat” by Al Stewart. “Sweet Baby James” by James Taylor. “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon and Garfunkle. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2011, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mellow-but-happy-songs/530510/40 "2011-05-06T21:17:09Z")
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