Relentlessly positive music

[JordyG]

You can't get more positive than this.

 

[JordyG]

Speaking of Sam Cooke, the first "Soul Singer", which makes him the most influential pop singer of the modern era.... He was also the first black artist to own the publishing rights to all of his music.

 

[BroadwayVa]

It's been awhile since there's been a music thread, and with the season starting in a week, likely awhile before there will be another.

My wife will tell you I enjoy a good gut-wrencher as much as anyone else, and I listened to all of her Requiems over the last week-plus. But I like happy music, too, and I'm actually quite positive about the coming season.

So, let's post positive music. Whatever you find positive, although I'd prefer no love songs or religious music. But I'm not sheriff, and there aren't any rules.

I'll start out with one of the best smiles ever, Louis Armstrong. I wrote a paper in, I think, 8th grade, about music in New Orleans in the early 20th century. One quote I remember, from the back of a record jacket of either Louis or the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, was that New Orleans jazz was "Good-time music for people having fun."

Good music is not by category. Music lover find something to love in each. Louie Armstrong, a childhood favorite, along with the ink spots, Mills brothers were amazing. The list goes on.

 

[BroadwayVa]

Speaking of Sam Cooke, the first "Soul Singer", which makes him the most influential pop singer of the modern era.... He was also the first black artist to own the publishing rights to all of his music.

Any you have each on a record.

 

[BroadwayVa]

Paul Simon - Kodachrome

My wife would like you for this one. I think it's a New York thing

 

[CL82]

Someone wanted a relentlessly positive Beetles song. There's a lot of choices but I'd go with:

 

[CL82]

Or maybe...


I need to laugh, and when the sun is out
I've got something I an laugh about
I feel good, in a special way
I'm in love and it's a sunny day

 

[JordyG]

Any you have each on a record.

Both on vinyl. Jackie's stuff sounds egregious no matter the format though. Sam' has a little something.

 

[Bigboote]

Speaking of Sam Cooke, the first "Soul Singer", which makes him the most influential pop singer of the modern era.... He was also the first black artist to own the publishing rights to all of his music.

I dunno if Sam Cooke would qualify for "greatest pop singer of the R&B era," (probably a little early) but if he does, he gets my vote.

I didn't know anything about Jackie Wilson's life, so looked it up. It was certainly interesting and tragic, thanks for clueing me in to it.

 

[Scud49]

Pure acoustic joy and beauty from our neighbor to the north, Mr. Cockburn:

 

[Bigboote]

Pure acoustic joy and beauty from our neighbor to the north, Mr. Cockburn:

Most underrated guitarist of my lifetime. Here's a live solo instrumental:

 

[Bama fan]

I dunno if Sam Cooke would qualify for "greatest pop singer of the R&B era," (probably a little early) but if he does, he gets my vote.

I didn't know anything about Jackie Wilson's life, so looked it up. It was certainly interesting and tragic, thanks for clueing me in to it.

Great singer, horrible person. But Van Morrison liked him.

 

[Hope]

The Miseducation of Cameron Post

 

[Waquoit]

I just came across this tremendous video yesterday and I think it fits. The Whispers wish they had The Floaters moves.

 

[diggerfoot]

I did not notice this one yet in the thread. I love the metaphorical lyrics.

 

[Bigboote]

The Miseducation of Cameron Post

That's just beautiful, Hope. I hadn't heard of them. Listened to the whole album, which I found okay, this song was definitely the highlight. I wish they'd stayed together longer.

 

[Bama fan]

The Miseducation of Cameron Post

Nice pick, @Hope. they were good ,she was great. I think she is producing music now.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

Brian McKnight WIN


Miley Cyrus THE CLIMB
Miley Cyrus-The Climb lyrics

Josh Groban YOU RAISE ME UP
you raise me up - josh groban with lyrics

 

[Scud49]

Another super gem from Bruce Cockburn: Laughter

 

[Bigboote]

Here's another instrumental, this one from the Crusaders and featuring the sweetest guitar solo from Larry Carlton:

 

[Bigboote]

And one from Steeleye Span. Their songs are often about murder, war, and debauchery, but this song is absolute happiness: