While I'm no expert on music or anything related, I am an avid Spotify user, and I can never resist listening to a good song. I firmly believe that there are songs applicable to any phase or life event, and having something beautiful that correlates with your emotions can be extremely soothing. Facing heartbreak? Through that Kelly Clarkson song on and sing your heart out. Need some tunes for your next study session? You can find a variety of appropriate study playlists. There are those songs that just make you happy as you listen to them. These are my 20 of my favorites that cheer me up regardless of my mood or my day (in no particular order).
1. "Bibia Be Ye Ye" by Ed Sheeran
If you don't love Ed Sheeran, you're crazy. All jokes aside, my boy Eddie is a skillful songwriter, and this song is just so fun to sing. Another great one on the same album is "Barcelona".
2. "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers
Bill Withers has a soothing voice, and how could you not love a song called "Lovely Day"?
3. "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz
This song was really popular when I was a bit younger, but it's still such a jam. It feels like summer in a song.
4. "Lemonade" by Adam Friedman, ft. Mike Posner
This song feels like summer. A few weeks ago, I visited my friends at the beach, and we played this song in the car. One of those songs that would be perfect on a summer roadtrip playlist, or a beach day.
5. "Getting Ready to Get Down" by Josh Ritter
This is just a fun and folksy.
6. "Heart's Content" by Brandi Carlile
7. "Be OK" by Ingrid Michaelson
8. "The Sound of Sunshine" by Michael Franti & Spearhead.
This is literally called the "Sound of Sunshine." How can you not love it?
9. "New Shoes" by Paolo Nutini
10. "Clap Your Hands" by Whilk & Misky
11. "Follow Me" by Uncle Kracker
This song is rumored to be about a heroin addiction, although it sounds more like the story of an affair. While both are kind of bad topics, Follow Me is a catchy song that is so fun to sing with friends in the car.
12. "Smile" by Uncle Kracker
13. "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffet
Would it really be a playlist made by Libby if Jimmy didn't make it at least once?
14. "How I Want Ya" by Hudson Thames and Hailee Steinfield
15. "Loving You is Easy" by Ben Rector
This is one of those songs that is beautiful and catchy, a even a little bit of a throwback.
16. "Upside Down" by Jack Johnson.
Jack Johnson has a soothing voice and is one of my favorite artists. Also check out "Banana Pancakes".
18. "Keep Your Head Up" by Andy Grammer
Andy Grammer is one of my favorite artists. His concert was the first I ever went to, and Augustana opened for him. The concert occurred in 2014 at my local community college and tickets cost only $7.
19. "Hey Mama" by Matt Kearney
20. "For the Love" by Hearts & Colors
To see the whole playlist, go to: https://open.spotify.com/user/lmack98/playlist/3tP...
