For the second year in a row, I’m adding a special countdown for all the pop music (ie: anything that isn’t Korean or Japanese) I loved in 2022. I’ve slowly dipped my feet back into international music markets, highlighted by the blog’s “Global Round-Up” posts that kicked off this February and will continue into the future.
Here’s the second half of this year’s countdown: songs number twenty to one!
Another song that should have been a mega-hit, Out Of Time perfectly replicates a shimmering, MJ-esque 80’s r&b sound.
90’s house music and gospel choir vocals go hand-in-hand, and Confidence Man wring everything they can from the recipe with this ebullient stunner. Sigala was one of my MVPs of the year, producing excellent dance music — one hit after another. SB19 are representing P-pop on this year’s countdown with the infectious retro throwback WYAT. Speaking of pastiches, Betty Who nails a certain style of softly anthemic 80’s pop with the excellent Blow Out My Candle.
This kind of 80’s funk is my happy place, and this song feels like home.
This is high-octane, propulsive dance music with a fantastic vocal that soars to the sky.
A bit of a turn from her past music, Maybe You’re The Problem‘s mile-a-minute chorus and vaguely synthwave beat combine to forge a dynamite pop standout. Depending on what you consider a “single,” I could’ve easily featured other Beyonce tracks on this list.
But, Break My Soul was positioned as a killer opening salvo for the album. This potent dance track was one of my most-played songs of the year — in any genre. Once again, I’m embedding the single mix before the video because that version is vastly superior. I adore her gargantuan, ultra-maximalist take on pop music.
If you couldn’t tell by how often I use the word, I’m a big fan of “catharsis” in pop music. MUNA’s What I Want builds its entire existence around this sensation, bursting at the seams with longing, frustration and — ultimately — a rush of pent-up release.
The 50 Best Dance Songs of 2022: Staff Picks
Meanwhile, dance clubs and festivals are doing “amazingly well,” after an existentially fraught two years from which other realms of live events are still struggling to return. Indeed, while the commercial viability of dance music isn’t making waves like it did during the EDM heyday, the scene has in ways never felt healthier.
The 45 Best Songs of 2022
2022 is nearing its end, and though this year has brought plenty of ups and downs (this is putting it lightly), it has delivered a consistent stream of great music.
75 Songs That Make You Happy [Updated for 2022]
Is it time to feel some happy vibes and boost your mood? In this article, singing teacher Liz T. put together a list of feel good songs that make you happy, old and new, to have you smiling in no time!
Happiness is the reason the world goes ’round, right?
But, sometimes life throws its challenges and it’s hard to smile.
That’s when a playlist of happy songs can come in handy! Listening to happy and upbeat songs isn’t just for boosting your mood – it’s also an effective short-term solution for increasing productivity. If that sounds too good to be true, listen to a few below as you work or study and see what happens! The following songs range from the 1940s up until now, which means we’ve got happy tunes for every generation.
Take a look at our list and create your perfect happy song playlist!
You might also be interested in: Your Official Road Trip Playlist: 150+ Songs Everyone Knows Here are 75 of our favorite happiest songs sorted by release year. If you’re into new music, tunes from 2011 to today, these happy songs should be right up your alley.
We’ve got Juice by Lizzo, an immediate confidence booster, and so much more! Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars Don’t Worry by Madcon feat Ray Dalton Price Tag by Jessie J feat B.o.B Troublemaker by Olly Murs feat. Get Lucky by Daft Punk feat. Did you know there are tons of benefits to music on the brain for people of all ages? Songs That Make You Happy (Early 2000s) Who doesn’t love Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus? These happy upbeat songs come from a variety of genres, but they’re all worth checking out if you want to feel good!
Are You Gonna Be My Girl by Jet The Remedy (I Won’t Worry) by Jason Mraz
From iconic songs like Macarena to Jennifer Lopez’s energetic Let’s Get Loud, we’ve got all sorts of happy music on this list. O Happy Day from Sister Act Livin’ La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin It’s easy to find a few favorite happy songs from this decade.
Don’t Worry be Happy by Bobby McFerrin\ Songs like Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder never get old.
I Wanna Hold Your Hand by The Beatles Happy Days Are Here Again by Barbra Streisand Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrel
We had to include a few real oldies but goodies to our list. Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis Enjoy Songs That Make You Happy!
There you have it – 75 feel good songs that make you happy! Or, save this article for later to refer back to when you need some happy songs. Have other favorite songs that make you happy?
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