I was coming to post this as well. It’s the most played song on my iTunes, and is the first song on my pickmeup playlist.
Excellent suggestion! It brought back many happy memories of playing Maritime music years ago.
And thanks to everyone for the others. Looks like I will have some fun YouTubing to do. Thanks again!
When it comes to Petty, “Learning To Fly” is one that’s been a pick-me-up for me lately. It makes me feel like, even if the future is uncertain and everything seems to be going wrong, there’s still a reason to hope.
Meat Loaf’s “Alive” is also a good’n.
Buddy Holly is my go to for seriously down & out moods; try Rave On, Not Fade Away, Carrie Ann, Peggy Sue. Sorry you are feeling blue!
Anything from the disco era.
How can you remain sad when there’s a beat and your feet refuse to keep still?
Toad the Wet Sprocket - Hobbit On the Rocks
Foo Fighters - Down In the Park (yes, I know it’s a cover, I like theirs better)
Pretty much any Let’s Active, especially from the Cypress or Big Plans for Everybody albums. I’ve been replaying Counting Down continuously this holiday (and the neighbors may be pissed by now.) Mitch Easter was (and probably still is) a feel-good genius.
Since I didn’t provide any links earlier:
“Lazy Sunday” by the Small Faces: The Small Faces - Lazy Sunday Afternoon - YouTube
“Hello Susie” by the Move: youtube hello susie - - Video Search Results
“Animal Farm” by the Kinks: The Kinks - Animal Farm (Official Audio) - YouTube
Chin Up, Cheer Up, Ryan Adams
Inside, Jethro Tull
How Happy I Am, The Incredible String Band
Take a Giant Step, The Monkees (The video itself cheers me right up. It’s from the TV show and it’s a cheesy, bizarre, 60s-extravaganza.)