Songs that make your Heart Sing: The Playlist

It's been a long time coming, but I've finally gotten around to compiling the playlist of Songs that Make your Heart Sing.  I think I've tracked down all the posts, but if I've missed any that you're aware of, maybe you could add their contribution in the comments.

Thank you so much to everyone who took part in this "happy songs" project.  I know it was a big ask for many people to choose just one song that made your soul soar every time you heard it.  Many people provided lyrics and videos in their posts - thanks for that also.  I've indicated where they are provided.

I've divided the compilation into two volumes: the rock/bop your socks off volume, and the mellower list that mightn't get you jumping out of your seat but still raises your spirit when you listen to it.

So, without any further ado, I hereby unveil the ultimate playlist of Songs that make your heart sing:

L= lyrics included in post; L2L= link to lyrics included in post

V= vidoe included in post; L2V= link to video included in post

A=audio included in post; L2A= link to audio included in post

The Livelier Volume:

1. Shine by Take That (nominated by Yours Truly - L;L2V)
2. Search for the Hero by M People (nominated by Joanna Young - L2L)
3. Mambo Italiano (nominated by Emma Bird - L)
4. What a Feeling by Irene Cara (nominated by Emma Bird - L)
5. For what it's worth by Buffalo Springfield (nominated by Susan Getgood - V)
6. Southern Cross by Crossby, Stills & Nash (nominated by Susan Getgood)
7. Mack the Knife by Ella Fitzgerald (nominated by Susan Getgood - L)
8. You get what you give, by the New Radicals (nominated by Terry Starbucker - L)
9. Sweet Home Alabama, by Lynyrd Skynyrd (nominated by Perfectly Petersen)
10. Born to be Wild, by Steppenwolf (nominated by Perfectly Petersen)
11. Krytonite, by Three Doors Down (nominated by Perfectly Petersen)
12. My Front Porch Looking in, by Lonestar (nominated by Rosa Say - L2V)
13. I'm walking on Sunshine, by Katrina & the Waves (nominated by SimpleRich - A; L2V)
14. Paint the town tonight, by Eric Stuart Band (nominated by Rebecca Thomas)
15. We're not gonna make it, by Twisted Sister (nominated by Creating a Better Life - L)
16. Lola's Theme, by Shapeshifters (nominated by Nicola Cairncross - V)
17. Saints & Sinners, by Paddy Casey (nominated by Steve Aitchenson)
18. Ants Marching, by David Mathews Band (nominated by Monk at Work)
19. Magic, by Olivia Newton John (nominated by Sonora - L)
20. Pour some sugar on me, by Deff Leppard (nominated by Becca - L2V)
21. I'll fly with you, by Gigi D'Agostino (nominated by Becca - L2V)
22. Footloose, by Kenny Loggins (nominated by Becca - L2V)
23. Jack & Diane, by John Mellencamp (nominated by animaitaliana - L2L) 
24. Kiss, by Prince (nominated by animaitaliana - L2L)
25. Don't come round here no more, by Tom Petty (nominated by animaitaliana - L2L; L2V)
26. Instant karma, by John Lennon (nominated by Sognatrice - L)
27. Break my Stride, by Mathew Wilder (nominated by Blonde2.0 - L2A)
28. Sweet Caroline, by Neil Diamond (nominated by Shan - L)
29. Mint Car, by The Cure (nominated by Chris & Erin - L)
30. King without a crown, by Matisyahu (nominated by KC - L)

The Mellower Volume

1. Imagine by, John Lennon (nominated by Kirsten Harrell - L2L; L2V)
2. Blessed, by Martina McBride (nominated by Karen Lynch - L)
3. Everything, by Michael Buble (nominated by Judith Morgan - L2L; L2V)
4. Never felt this way, by Brian McKnight (nominated by Dawud Miracle - L;A)
5. Discover, by Brian McKnight (nominated by Dawud Miracle - A)
6. So Sorry, by Brian McKnight (nominated by Dawud MIracle - A)
7. Do angels cry, by Lynden David Hall (nominated by Nicola Cairncross - V)
8. Lovely Day, by Bill Withers (nominated by Marion Ryan - L2L; L2V)
9. Show the way, by David Wilcox (nominated by Evolving Times - L)
10. Unwritten, by Natasha Beddingfield (nominated by Jeanette Maw - L; L2V; also nominated by Contemplate This - L)
11. Cherish, by The Association (nominated by Shards of Consciousness - L)
12. Upside Down, by Jack Johnson (nominated by Feels Like Magic - L)
13. Back in the High Life again, by Steve Winwood (nominated by Dean Locono - L)
14. Weight of the World, by Cigar Stone Indians (nominated by Kent Newsome - L; A)
15. Leave it like it is, by David Wilcox (nominated by Feeling Good - L)
16. What a Wonderful World/Somewhere over the Rainbow, by Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo’ole (nominated by Feelig Good - L)
17. In your eyes, by Peter Gabriel (nominated by My Secret Spiritual Dance - L2V)
18. Rember when, by Alan Jackson (nominated by Shan - L)
19. Take it to the limit, by Etta Jackson (nominated by Mary Schmidt - L)
20. I believe I can fly, by R. Kelly (nominated by The Flavours of Abruzzo - L)
21. Kiss me, by Sixpence None The Richer (nominated by Back 2 The Beginning - L)
22. If we hold on together, by Diana Ross (nominated by Jack Lynker - L)
23. I hope you dance, by Lee Ann Womack (nominated by Leong Wei Ping - V)

So, there it is.  A fairly eclectic selection, and something to suit everyone's tastes I hope.  Please follow the links and read why these songs were chosen by those who put them forward.  Thanks again to all who particpated and I hope it helps you put together your own personal playlist of songs to make your heart (and soul) sing!  I'm off to burn some CDs...

Comments

[Lyman Reed]

Awesome, Hilda! Time to open my wallet and hit the iTunes store. :) Thanks for putting this together.

[michelle of bleeding espresso]

Wow! What a collection--excellent work :)

[Ayelet Noff (Blonde 2.0)]

Hi Hilda:
Thanks for mentioning my post.
Can you please change the link of my post to its new address? I recently moved my blog from blogger to wordpress:
http://www.blonde2dot0.com/blog/2007/06/19/aint-nothin-gonna-break-my-stride/

Thanks,
Ayelet (Blonde 2.0)

[Hilda]

Done Ayelet :-)

[Ayelet Noff (Blonde 2.0)]

Thanks Hilda :-)

[Ayelet Noff (Blonde 2.0)]

Thanks Hilda :-)

[Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D.]

Hi Hilda,
What a fantastic list! I can't wait to go check them out. You put in quite a log of work to get this together. Thanks!

[Joanna Young]

Hilda, this is a totally amazing amount of work you've put in here, thanks so much. I hope at any rate you've been listening to the songs as you went along - could that be why there's so much sunshine over at this blog I wonder? :-)

Joanna

[Karen Lynch-Live the Power]

Fun List! Thanks for putting it together!

[Dawud Miracle]

Thanks for compiling this list, Hilda. Some great songs here.

I guess I was a bit sappy the day I wrote the post. Yet I'm so happy that I participated.

For anyone who'd like to hear, I posted the actual songs I suggested on a live player in my post so you can hear them too. Just click my name below and you'll go right to the post.

[simplerich]

Great list and that had to be a lot of work!

Thank you for putting it all together for us.

[Hilda]

Hi all,

thanks for your comments. I'm glad you're all enjoying the list. It was indeed alot of work, but it was also a labour of love, and I'm delighted that I was inspired to do it in the first place.

[Emma Bird]

Hi Hilda,

A belated thanks for your hard work in compiling this mammoth playlist that I can't wait to listen to. Itunes is definitely going to be raking in my money over the next few days:-)

Emma