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welcome to watch mojo and today we're
counting down our picks for the top 10
songs that will make you happy
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for this list we're looking at the most
upbeat tunes that will put a smile on
your face did we forget any of your
favorite happy songs let us know in the
comments below
number 10 i want to dance with somebody
who loves me whitney houston
it doesn't get much better than whitney
houston
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this early single by the vocalist wastes
no time in making listeners feel like
dancing proving you don't need a complex
message to strike gold houston hopes to
be swept away on the dance floor by the
love of her life
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her performance personifies happiness
with its effortless and passionate
delivery along with endearing lyrics
that are full of pure passion with her
inimitable vocal power the performer
reminds everyone of her show-stopping
talents
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i want to dance with somebody left an
indelible mark on 80s pop and encouraged
even the shyest of people to hit the
dance floor
number nine shout the isley brothers
shout has been a staple of sporting
events and parties for over half a
century is everybody ready yeah is
everybody ready
here we go the early rock and roll track
brings a gospel influence to audiences
with its natural and effervescent
presentation singer ronald eisley
originally improvised the initial
version of the song in concert creating
its call and response lyrics
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its prominence in popular culture made
the hit a nostalgic favorite
particularly after it was included in
the film animal house even with various
cover versions the eisley brothers
original arguably has the most spirit
and energy shout always manages to get
everyone on their feet and incredibly
happy
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number eight dancing queen abba
abba was the group of swedish disco
masters in the 1970s that put smiles on
millions of faces
their most iconic numbered dancing queen
is everything music lovers want from pop
music as one of the biggest acts of
their day abba had their finger on the
pulse of fans eager to boogie they also
helped create an anthem for forgetting
about your troubles
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the song's tale of a teenage dancer
having the time of her life translates
rather perfectly for donna in mamma mia
at a time when she needs a little
pick-me-up
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defying national boundaries the
hit-making quartet produced a fun-loving
track for music fans of all ages
number 7. september earth wind and fire
there are few songs in the earth wind
and fire catalog that don't inspire pure
joy
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the 1978 hit september however might
just be the crown jewel in their entire
discography from the opening guitar
notes and brass arrangements the single
rivals most tracks from the decade in
terms of sheer auditory perfection
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it's the kind of artistry that sells the
rather poetic verses the recounting of a
perfect night coupled with the vocal
divinity that belongs to maurice white
is bound to make anyone feel great plus
it's just so catchy
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number six don't stop me now queen
with don't stop me now freddie mercury
stamped his signature vocal prowess on
yet another queen classic tonight
i'm gonna have myself
a real good time
the powerful lyrics tell the tale of a
free-spirited life one that's only
fitting for the freddie mercury it
clearly resonated with audiences seeing
as it achieved platinum status around
the world
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pushing power pop and rock to their
limits mercury and the group provided
the world with a gleeful anthem for
personal growth to top it all off
guitarist brian may gifts the track a
virtuoso guitar solo
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don't stop me now makes every listener
feel empowered to do anything
number 5. abc the jackson 5.
the jackson 5 had the energy and
performance style of youthful
self-assured artists
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it was this natural ability that saw abc
become one of their greatest tracks the
hit is notable for its fun sing-along
verses that are among the catchiest of
earworms in popular music
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through allusions to spelling and
counting the playfulness of the lyrics
makes listeners melt to this very day as
with everything they do michael jackson
and his brothers poured their hearts
into an instant classic and
crowd-pleasing tune
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this is one love song that puts us in
the dancing mood
number four here comes the sun the
beatles by the time the beatles recorded
abby road george harrison had really
come into his own as a songwriter
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this particular piece marked one of his
best pieces and one of the most joyful
tracks in the band's catalog harrison
wrote the song in his friend eric
clapton's garden
he was relieved to get away from the
business side of band duties for the day
and managed to conjure up this
masterpiece the melody of the timeless
and hopeful single really does feel
reminiscent of nature in the outdoors so
we can't say we're very surprised to
learn this
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number three don't worry be happy bobby
mcferrin
bobby mcferrin's most well-known
contribution to music was much more than
a song
don't worry be happy came into being as
a motto for living and finding happiness
in the chaos of life mcferron sang in a
super laid-back and inviting way that
lured in the listener with nothing but
good vibes
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whistles and snaps are a surefire way to
bring up people's moods but add in
mcferron's peaceful delivery and this
single is downright meditative mixing
elements of reggae with acapella the
performer's distinct style ensured that
the grammy-winning hit would always have
a special place in our hearts don't
worry be happy now
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don't worry number two walking on
sunshine katrina and the waves
even though some consider it to be a
cliche walking on sunshine is always a
perfect way to capture the feeling of
falling in love
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katrina and the waves hit it big with
this 80 staple that had all the right
components to make fans happy as soon as
the opening horn sounds you know you're
in for a mood boosting ride
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this new wave single is peppy and full
of life with no signs of losing its
place in music history if you're feeling
down you could do a whole lot worse than
listening to this gem
before we unveil our number one pick
here are some honorable mentions i'm a
believer the monkeys we could all
believe in love a little more
i got you i feel good james brown the
godfather of soul created a classic hit
about being in love and feeling good
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lovely day bill withers withers hopeful
track sings the praises of a great
relationship and a great day
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can't stop the feeling justin timberlake
this infectious melody and production
captures the feeling of pure joy
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i can see clearly now johnny nash nash
brilliantly channeled the feeling of
happiness after making it through tough
times
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number one happy pharrell williams
it's all right there in the title
written for the animated movie
despicable me 2 pharrell williams
delivered an instant hit with the aptly
named happy it might seem
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right from its release people of all
ages were caught up in its power and
catchiness leave it to one of the
greatest hit makers in modern music to
create this breath of fresh air
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happy might be one of the best and most
potent antidotes to a bad day ever the
singer encourages the audience to clap
along in a truly delightful number in
the end he manages to do justice to the
title
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