Dancing Machine
June 26th, 2009
Michael Jackson had an undeniable influence on dance and pop music. In fact, one of his songs with the Jackson 5, “I Want You Back,” is on my iPod playlist for when I need to let loose with a solo dance party. Here are my other go-to favorite songs that are sure to put me in a happy mood:
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
I Feel Fine – The Beatles
Better Life – Keith Urban
For Once in My Life – Stevie Wonder
Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
Gumboots – Paul Simon
Rock and Roll – Eric Hutchinson
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
The Joker – Steve Miller Band
Only the Good Die Young – Billy Joel
Which songs make your list?
Mmm, good songs! I have an entire playlist (called, appropriately, ‘Happy’) dedicated to this. Only one song really comes to mind off the top of my head, though – ‘Grace Kelly’ by Mika. Just makes me want to dance and skip!
I was watching the news and the most shocking news was the one about Michael Jackson.
Oh and refering to your song list I knew some of them but I have to say that are all great!
xoxo
I think I am still in shock from the news! Such a loss!
poor michael!
in my list I have
- twist in my sobriety
- tiny dancer
- girls just want to have fun
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Closer to Fine, Indigo Girls
Southern Cross by CSN
Hey Driver, Lucky Boys Confusion
Never Let You Go, Third Eye Blind
Let Love In, Goo Goo Dolls
I’m a fan of SO many Motown favorites… I guess it’s because throughout my childhood my paretns “forced” me to listed to all of their classic oldies & now those are the fun, comforting songs I like to hear & sing a long to : -)
Rest in Peace MJ. So sad.
Thank you for your list. I love listening to new music and always love to hear what other people are into at the moment.
poor MJ. He had great music. I always think back to being 6 or 7 and taking jazz classes where our teachers choreographed our recitals to his music
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Bands who sing songs that are on my happy playlist include, My Morning Jacket, John Butler Trio and Old Crow Medicine Show.
haha thats a cute list! i love build me up buttercup! such a childish song
i have to say anything by bob marley puts me in a great mood!
my heart is aching over this news. I was never what you would call one of the crazy Michael Jackson fans but he’s always held a special place in my heart. I wore out my father’s Thriller record as a child – my boyfriend and I turned up the record player full tilt last night – and jammed out to the Thriller Album, it still skips at the end of the song Thriller as it did when I was a kid. I just can’t believe it. Between Jackson and Madonna they had the pop world on lock down – no one could deny that.
Fave Jackson Songs:
Beat It
Thriller
Don’t Stop (‘Til You Get Enough)
And of course I love the Jackson 5′s classics as well.
Thank you for making a post about Mr. Jackson his presence will be missed and noticed in the music industry and in our hearts!
Sad day in Music history!
Any Jack Johnson song pretty much makes me feel lighter and happier.
American Girl by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Here are a few songs guaranteed to make me smile:
One Day Like This – Elbow
Good Man – Josh Ritter
Weighty Ghost – Wintersleep
Ney York, New York – Ryan Adams
Unless it Kicks – Okkervil River
The Whole of the Moon – Mike Scott and The Waterboys
Nowhere With You – Joel Plaskett Emergency
Trains to Brazil – Guillemots
I Can’t Help Myself – Four Tops
This is a great “Get Happy in 30 minutes” playlist.
Steve Miller, Van Morrison? Love. This playlist has Marin County written all over it, my dear. Mine is very similar, but switch out Keith Urban and replace with Mad about You – The Go-Go’s. xo
mmm steve miller is the best. and van morrison is just so pretty..
very shocking news indeed, i was so surprised, and saddened. he left a great legacy- his songs are always so much fun.
the songs that always cheer me up/ make me dance:
lazy eye – silversun pickups
vogue- madonna
the good life- kanye west
I love your playlist!
I’d have to add “American Girl” by Tom Petty – every time I hear it, I get the urge to dance!
Also love “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins. How can you not want to bust a move like Kevin Bacon?
And finally “Somebody’s Baby” by Jackson Browne… love love love.
Have a good weekend, Em!
“Build Me Up Buttercup” is a good one!
Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Starstruck” by Lady Gaga always put me in a good mood.
Ohhhh, Livin’ on a Prayer, Piano Man, and Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) are always at the top of the list for me!
These songs are on nearly every play list I make because I love them so.
“Amsterdam” by Guster
“Steal My Kisses” by Ben Harper
“The Authority Song” by Jimmy Eat World
“Nite Train” by The Von Bondies
“Bubble Toes” by Jack Johnson
“Gold To Me” by Ben Harper
“Tune Out” by The Format
“Hey Ya!” by Outkast (and the cover by Supersuckers)
“Sweet Tangerine” by The Hushsound
“Keep Fishin” by Weezer
“Life In a Nutshell” by Bare Naked Ladies
“Combat Baby” by Metric
Have you heard the cover of “Build Me Up, Buttercup” by The Goops? I love that version
The two that come to mind are “The Twist” and “Start Me Up” by the Rolling Stone. And I LOVE “Brown-Eyed Girl”!! Great list you’ve made!
I heart your blog and I heart “Brown Eyed Girl”!
Other go-to favorites:
“Just Can’t Get Enough” – Depeche Mode
“Read My Mind” – The Killers
“Island In The Sun” – Weezer
“Crash Into Me” – Dave Matthews Band
“Lazy Eye” – Silversun Pickups
“New Moon on Monday” – Duran Duran
“Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson
I definitely agree with a good majority of your playlist; mine is similar in some aspects-
*Tell Her About It, Billy Joel
*Good Day, Tally Hall
*On Love, In Sadness, Jason Mraz
*You Can Call Me Al, Paul Simon
*This Is Your Life, The Killers
*Holland 1945, Neutral Milk Hotel
*Going Mobile, The Who
Tiny Dancer – Elton John
Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
These songs will always remain two of my favorites!
I have so. many. Here are just a few:
Martha My Dear- Beatles. (Okay pretty much any Beatles.)
This Will Be Our Year- The Zombies
Caravan, Brown Eyed Girl, & Warm Love- Van Morrison
PYT- Michael Jackson
Extra Ordinary- Better Than Ezra
Everlasting Love- Nat King Cole
You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth- Meat Loaf
Lodi- Creedence Clearwater Revival
I absolutely adore your blog
I’m going to go with:
Dancing Queen- ABBA
Just Like Heaven-The Cure
Always Be my Baby- Mariah Carey
Fab MJ songs would have to be Thriller and Beat It
three little birds- Bob Marley
The one song that always gets me pumped and dancing when I heard it is “Dancing with Myself” by Billy Idol. Every. Single. Time.
The one song that always gets me pumped and dancing when I hear it is “Dancing with Myself” by Billy Idol. Every. Single. Time.
Yeah, it’s really sad. RIP <3
Songs that cheer me up:
“Rock and Roll” Eric Hutchinson
“I’m Yours” Jason Mraz
“Bubble Toes” Jack Johnson
“Standing in the Way of Control” Gossip
And basically anything by the kills <3
I second every song on this list! And I’ll add Paul Simon’s Graceland and Diana Ross’ ”Up the Ladder to the Roof’.
The whole TOTORO Soundtrack.
Oh, poor MJ. It was an absolute madhouse over here. I may have contributed by walking down to the hospital and checking out all the fans and cameras.
All I want to do is have some fun by Sheryl Crow
Oooo…so fun on a sunny day with the windows rolled down!
my fave michael jackson is Rock With You (which i posted late last night). as far as my happy mood pick, definitely madonna’s Holiday.
Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson
Young Americans – David Bowie
Doctor My Eyes – Jackson Browne
Shot in the Arm – Wilco
Watershed – Indigo Girls
Scarlet Begonias – Grateful Dead
Stash – Phish
Hold Me Now – Thompson Twins
Voices Carry – Til Tuesday
Pride – U2
I Wanna Hold Your Hand – Al Green
I LOVED this assignment. I’m sure I missed a bunch, but off the top of my head this is it. I’m totally making this a playlist on my iPod. Thanks for the inspiration.
Only The Good Die Young is certainly on my list. I also can’t sit still to Dancing Queen by ABBA!
I love your song list!
Brown Eyed Girl and Rock and Roll are definitely two of my favorites along with:
The Adventure – Angels and Airwaves
Hot – Avril Lavigne
Untouched – The Veronicas
Ironic – Alanis Morissete
I’m Not Over – Carolina Liar
It’s My Life – Bon Jovi
Whatever It Takes – Leona Lewis
Cruisin’ – Smokey Robinson
There are so many more, but I’ll stop with those before I get too carried away!
Thank you for turning the focus to happy dance songs!
You Spin Me Round – Dead or Alive
Wyclef Jean – Perfect Gentleman
O L’Amour – Erasure
Let Me Blow Ya Mind- Eve and Gwen Stefani
Doin’ It – LL Cool J
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Could go on and on!
Kokomo- Beach Boys
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Yes, Michael Jackson had an undeniable influence. Songs that put me in a good mood are:
Sexyback- Justin Timberlake
Smooth Criminal- Michael Jackson
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I love happy music lists! P.Y.T. by Michael Jackson is on mine!
Love this! I wrote a post about my “mix tape” faves a few weeks ago… would love to share with you! check it out: http://pinkbicyclette.com/2009/06/09/mix-tape/
xoxo
-Ariana
Awesome songs, I have a bunch of faves from my last post too. RIP MJ.
I love so many of the songs you listed. Also i love Lets go Crazy by Prince and Paint it black by the Rolling Stones x Its my first visit to your blog, its fab x
RIP Michael Jackson (and Farrah Fawcett!!)
On a better note Brown Eyed Girl is like my anthem =) I love that song and I get to see Billy Joel this August!!
OMG, Are you seriously in that video?!?! How did you land that gig?! Tell me the time(s) that you’re in it! I want to see!! That’s so exciting
Such a great list!=D Thanks for sharing it to us, hope to see more from you. Have a great day.=D
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Ditto to all of your songs!
plus:
“Whiter Shade of Pale”
“Give me One Reason”
“Unchained Melody”
anything by the Diana Krall (Her live In Paris is the best!
anything by Rolling Stones