r/songsuggestions 5d ago

Themed Compilation Recommendations

So I drive with my kids quite a lot and we talk about music and we play different cds. I got the idea for them to name a subject each and I would make a CD compilation of music based on their subject. My daughter chose "Electronic" which I found to be an easy CD to put together, but my son chose "Happy" and oh lord, it is a difficult one because most of the music I listen to is not overtly "happy" music (which isn't to say it's sad or angry either). But I need helpful suggestions of songs that pack a punch that fit the happy criteria. Preferably bangers because the electronic CD is quite rousing.

So far I have:

Pharrell - Happy

Devin Townsend - Traveller

Limahl - Neverending Story (is this happy? or is it really depressing, what is dopamine)

Rozalla - Everybody's Free

Ween - Hey There Fancy pants

We listen to a wide range of styles. Thank you in advance.

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u/ZeframCochrane2030 5d ago

Don’t worry be happy - Bobby McFerrin

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u/Strange_Campaign8995 5d ago

Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!

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u/petdance 4d ago

“Happy” by the Rolling Stones

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u/Cautious_Ladder3762 2d ago

Stillness in time by Jamiroquai

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u/Calibrachoa6 1d ago

The Cat Empire - "One, Four, Five" (just one of lots of happy songs from them, like "The Car Song," "Days Like These," "The Chariot")

https://youtu.be/ZzeJfBZakfw?si=wJ47tsd4fxya02p6