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Topic subjectYou are sad AF. you get to play one song to cheer you up......
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13130828, You are sad AF. you get to play one song to cheer you up......
Posted by Buddy_Gilapagos, Wed Mar-01-17 04:27 PM
what song you playing?

I want some love life songs.

Suppose you are sad because of heartbreak, would your answer be different?


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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"
13130835, Roy Ayers - Urrbody loves the sunshine
Posted by Firecracker, Wed Mar-01-17 04:36 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M36OGCfYp3A
13130947, Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata 2000
Posted by Brother Rabbit, Thu Mar-02-17 05:47 AM
Is my "Happy Song."
13130837, If I only had one, I'd go with John Coltrane's My Favorite Things
Posted by spenzalii, Wed Mar-01-17 04:38 PM
The definitive version, if you ask me. I've got a few others, but if I had to go with only one classic, that likely would be it
13130839, 'Billie Jean' (12 Inch Version), Michael Jackson
Posted by SoWhat, Wed Mar-01-17 04:43 PM
b/c it's one of my 3 favorite songs of all time and hearing it always makes me feel better.
13131065, numero uno
Posted by placee_22, Thu Mar-02-17 11:07 AM
I've argued that it's the greatest pop song ever.
It has everything
13131365, greatest single ever.
Posted by SoWhat, Thu Mar-02-17 05:32 PM
it's either 'Billie Jean' or 'Sir Duke'.

13130840, I Think I'll Call It Morning- Gil Scott Heron
Posted by Cold Truth, Wed Mar-01-17 04:46 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2LpRlBiqYY

I love this song because it’s a catch-all. You can apply those words to pretty much anything and musically it peaks in a very powerful way.

It’s as hopeful and empowering a song as any I can think of.
13130843, Easy. Ooh Child by the Five Stairsteps
Posted by GOMEZ, Wed Mar-01-17 04:50 PM
13131456, yes
Posted by luminous, Thu Mar-02-17 10:43 PM
13130850, Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Posted by Selah, Wed Mar-01-17 05:03 PM
alts

Zoom - Commodores
Optimistic - Sounds of Blackness
September - EWF
Happy - Pharrell Williams
13131552, co-sign
Posted by GROOVEPHI, Fri Mar-03-17 09:54 AM
13131792, +1
Posted by Eric B Is Prez, Fri Mar-03-17 07:27 PM
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13130851, "Happy Feelings" - Maze
Posted by Original Juice, Wed Mar-01-17 05:04 PM
13130852, I came back to add this ^^^
Posted by Selah, Wed Mar-01-17 05:05 PM
13130856, Smash Mouth - Can't Get Enough Of You Baby
Posted by c71, Wed Mar-01-17 05:10 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xCkg2pWmAw
13130861, 'Back to Life' (Jam on the Groove Mix), Soul II Soul
Posted by SoWhat, Wed Mar-01-17 05:17 PM
b/c it's 1 of my 3 favorite songs of all time and it always makes me feel better.

also:

'Outstanding', Gap Band
'I Want It That Way', BSB
'Music & Wine' (Speakeasy 3000 Mix), Blue 6
'Never Stop', Brand New Heavies
'Rosa Parks', Outkast
'Keep On Movin', Soul II Soul
'Optimistic', Sounds of Blackness

...i have an entire playlist of songs on my phone for just this situation. this is just a sampling.
13130868, Back to Life' (Jam on the Groove Mix), Soul II Soul
Posted by Buddy_Gilapagos, Wed Mar-01-17 05:38 PM
http://i0.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/013/974/clap.gif





>b/c it's 1 of my 3 favorite songs of all time and it always
>makes me feel better.
>
>also:
>
>'Outstanding', Gap Band
>'I Want It That Way', BSB
>'Music & Wine' (Speakeasy 3000 Mix), Blue 6
>'Never Stop', Brand New Heavies
>'Rosa Parks', Outkast
>'Keep On Movin', Soul II Soul
>'Optimistic', Sounds of Blackness
>
>...i have an entire playlist of songs on my phone for just
>this situation. this is just a sampling.


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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"
13131062, that's an all-timer
Posted by placee_22, Thu Mar-02-17 11:04 AM
13130867, Parliament - Funkentelechy
Posted by Madvillain 626, Wed Mar-01-17 05:37 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFalZJ5eEwY
13130941, ^^^^
Posted by Boogie Stimuli, Thu Mar-02-17 02:31 AM
13130953, ^^^^this
Posted by Deacon Blues, Thu Mar-02-17 07:38 AM


The first time I heard this time , was my first time seeing them live. They opened with funkentelechy probably played it for about 20 minutes, shits was like a religous experience.
13130869, The Alright before Kendrick (Allen Anthony - Alright)
Posted by Buddy_Gilapagos, Wed Mar-01-17 05:41 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rasRkDFfNAo

If you want the raps you got the freeway version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rhYvrssbJo


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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"
13130870, share my life - Kem
Posted by Trinity444, Wed Mar-01-17 05:42 PM
13130892, Backyard Party - Kells
Posted by Mongo Slade, Wed Mar-01-17 07:17 PM

first song that came to mind for some reason....

bonus happiness watching the video...
13130895, Off the Wall- MJ
Posted by legsdiamond, Wed Mar-01-17 07:23 PM
13130897, Stepping out - Steel Pulse.
Posted by Seven, Wed Mar-01-17 07:34 PM

Greatdayinthemorning- D'Angelo
Happy- Pharrell

Honorable mention: Joggin- Freddie Mcgregor and Blue in Green- miles davis
13131019, EVERYTIME!!!
Posted by legsdiamond, Thu Mar-02-17 10:06 AM
That whole album.

Rollerskates, TightRope, Chant a Psalm

I love Steel Pulse. I was going to see them in Winston Salem but the baby came early.
13131142, Man. Top 5 favorite album of all time for me right there.
Posted by Seven, Thu Mar-02-17 12:12 PM
13130901, Love's in need of love or As
Posted by imcvspl, Wed Mar-01-17 07:43 PM
For a break up the answer is Meshelle's Bitter or Fiona Apple's last album, though not necessarily to feel 'good'

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Big PEMFin H & z's
"I ain't no entertainer, and ain't trying to be one. I am 1 thing, a musician." � Miles

"When the music stops he falls back in the abyss."
13130902, Montell Jordan Get It On Tonight
Posted by Ray_Snill, Wed Mar-01-17 07:44 PM
I cannot not smile when I hear that joint, that and Steelo by 702


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13130915, Demarco - Love My Life
Posted by Kama7, Wed Mar-01-17 09:02 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ-5g71Ss5s
13130939, places and spaces
Posted by falafel stand pimpin, Thu Mar-02-17 01:34 AM
https://youtu.be/skZPzx-XlD0
13130942, So you want happy love songs?
Posted by Boogie Stimuli, Thu Mar-02-17 02:40 AM
Just wanna know before I start recommending stuff.
13130944, Shaun Escoffery - Days Like This (DJ Spinna Mix)
Posted by grape, Thu Mar-02-17 04:18 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAQcFPJ1Fc0

--heartbreak:
Maxo - His & Hers
https://burnttapesak.bandcamp.com/track/his-hers-interlude
13130959, Every...damned...time.
Posted by Shogun, Thu Mar-02-17 08:14 AM
that's actually my 'get out of a bad mood' song.

13131348, hellz yeah.
Posted by SoWhat, Thu Mar-02-17 05:11 PM
the god damned TRUMPET SOLO in that song sets me off. and the wurlitzer at the end? man...

i have danced my ass off to this i dunno how many times.
13131372, ^ this makes me wish i could play YouTube videos at +2.
Posted by SoWhat, Thu Mar-02-17 05:39 PM
b/c as awesome as this song is it's better pitched up to +2.
13131409, Love this jawn.
Posted by flipnile, Thu Mar-02-17 06:55 PM
13131455, yep
Posted by luminous, Thu Mar-02-17 10:43 PM
13131824, i'll add Goapele's Closer (DJ Spinna Mix)
Posted by Madvillain 626, Sat Mar-04-17 05:08 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzZVHRVKu5A
13130945, The Groove Line - Heatwave
Posted by be_yourself, Thu Mar-02-17 04:21 AM
This song lifts my mood whatever the situation is.
13130952, blackman know yourself - fela kuti
Posted by 2.tears.in.a.bucket, Thu Mar-02-17 07:36 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66RQbRR4wpI

i guess its kind of a love song? *shrugs*

always lifts my spirits when i'm feeling shitty on the way in to work
13130961, FIRE! Yo I've been really listening to a lot more of Fela's material...
Posted by Somnus, Thu Mar-02-17 08:18 AM
as of late. Never really knew too much about his work...heard Beast of No Nation for the first time about a month or two ago and been hooked on him every since.
13131036, fasho. trips me out that he was so greatly influenced by af-am music.
Posted by 2.tears.in.a.bucket, Thu Mar-02-17 10:20 AM

that's like two brothers being separated at birth, but both end up in the hof's w/ similar playing styles.
13131408, That's Femi, not Fela... right?
Posted by flipnile, Thu Mar-02-17 06:52 PM
I have most of Fela's studio catalog, but none of Femi's stuff. He sounds like his pop here.
13131859, u right u right my bad.
Posted by 2.tears.in.a.bucket, Sat Mar-04-17 01:31 PM
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13130960, "It's a Beautiful Morning" - The Rascals
Posted by Shogun, Thu Mar-02-17 08:16 AM
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13130963, Y'all putting me on to a few gems in here. Salute.
Posted by Seven, Thu Mar-02-17 08:40 AM
13130983, I was in the shower this morning rocking that
Posted by Buddy_Gilapagos, Thu Mar-02-17 09:27 AM
"Shaun Escoffery - Days Like This (DJ Spinna Mix)"

Which sounded familiar but I don't think I new the name of the song.


**********
"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"
13131041, Never heard it before. Not that I can remember at least. It's really good
Posted by Seven, Thu Mar-02-17 10:28 AM
13130980, The Creator Has A Master Plan - Pharoah Sanders
Posted by flipnile, Thu Mar-02-17 09:21 AM
13130984, Flying Easy - Donny Hathaway
Posted by Ron Burgandy, Thu Mar-02-17 09:30 AM
love that song
13131016, Just sad? Rollin' Wit You by ODB
Posted by Dr_Gonzo, Thu Mar-02-17 10:00 AM
That shit cheers me up every time I play it.

But heartbroken?
Smoke Again by Chance and Ab-Soul carried me through my last breakup.
13131043, Goldie- Inner city life
Posted by select_from_where, Thu Mar-02-17 10:32 AM
13131048, ^^^^^
Posted by Shogun, Thu Mar-02-17 10:39 AM
that song will make you think you can punch through a brick wall.


That was 'peak time' on my workout mix.

13131046, Jill - I Keep
Posted by RaphaelSoulLee, Thu Mar-02-17 10:37 AM
13131085, Earth, Wind, and Fire - September
Posted by mrhood75, Thu Mar-02-17 11:30 AM
If that song doesn't put a smile on your face, you've got a hole in your soul.
13131088, De La Soul - Keepin the Faith
Posted by mrhood75, Thu Mar-02-17 11:33 AM
The intro alone does it for me
13131093, Bad and Boujee
Posted by BrooklynWHAT, Thu Mar-02-17 11:39 AM
13131115, Depends on why I'm in my feelings
Posted by JellyBean, Thu Mar-02-17 11:58 AM
Overwhelmed-https://youtu.be/ENv7zIo_j9M

Relationship-https://youtu.be/f5Zj2aP3jQY

Life as a whole-https://youtu.be/c6f6BOKXXxg
13131333, I was wondering where the Gospel music was!!?!?
Posted by Buddy_Gilapagos, Thu Mar-02-17 04:46 PM

**********
"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"
13131362, i had panic attacks studying for the Bar exam.
Posted by SoWhat, Thu Mar-02-17 05:30 PM
and i used Gospel to bring me up out of them.

'Optimistic', Sounds of Blackness
'Expect a Miracle', Clark Sisters
'You Brought the Sunshine', Clark Sisters
'Call Him Up', Florida Mass Choir
'Order My Steps', GWMA Women of Worship
13131407, this right here can be the new black national anthem if we needed one.
Posted by Buddy_Gilapagos, Thu Mar-02-17 06:40 PM
'Optimistic', Sounds of Blackness


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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"
13131367, 'Sir Duke', Stevie.
Posted by SoWhat, Thu Mar-02-17 05:33 PM
singing the chorus always makes it better. whatever it is.

'YOU CAN FEEL IT A-ALL O-OO-OVER/YOU CAN FEEL IT ALL OVER, PPL'

i always feel brighter after that song ends.
13131368, Cocteau Twins - "Fluffy Tufts"
Posted by Sepia., Thu Mar-02-17 05:34 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0419QSOr4I
13131415, Another Star - Stevie Wonder
Posted by Hamsterline, Thu Mar-02-17 07:42 PM
13131433, Biz Markie - Let Me Turn You On
Posted by DavidHasselhoff, Thu Mar-02-17 08:52 PM
https://youtu.be/wjYBvR_Lsls
13131434, Jackie Wilson - Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher and...
Posted by Anonymous, Thu Mar-02-17 08:55 PM
Jackie Wilson by Van Morrison
13131454, black men united - you will know
Posted by luminous, Thu Mar-02-17 10:42 PM
13131464, Donny Hathaway & Roberta Flack - You Are My Heaven
Posted by Boogie Stimuli, Thu Mar-02-17 11:11 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3TJo567F24
13131566, Between ^^^ this^^^ and "Back Together Again? Sheeeiiit...
Posted by Shogun, Fri Mar-03-17 10:37 AM
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13131466, Stephanie Mills ft. Teddy Pendergrass - Two Hearts
Posted by Boogie Stimuli, Thu Mar-02-17 11:12 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ7HN1nNdbc
13131468, Barry & Glodean White - I Want You
Posted by Boogie Stimuli, Thu Mar-02-17 11:16 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7buqaiYa_o
13131470, Seu Jorge - Burguesina (live video)
Posted by Boogie Stimuli, Thu Mar-02-17 11:23 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REUXbGaEl94

^This will cheer damn near anybody up
13131471, Brand New Heavies - Dream Come True
Posted by Boogie Stimuli, Thu Mar-02-17 11:25 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH5lEIhjOHY
13131472, Brand New Heavies - Stay This Way
Posted by Boogie Stimuli, Thu Mar-02-17 11:25 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le_DwWU9aOU
13131474, Brand New Heavies - Midnight At The Oasis
Posted by Boogie Stimuli, Thu Mar-02-17 11:27 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SECv7NARXPw
13131477, Golden by Jill Scott
Posted by Damali, Thu Mar-02-17 11:47 PM
13131488, Dawn Robinson - Rock Steady
Posted by Boogie Stimuli, Fri Mar-03-17 01:59 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJfOAlw7MX8
13131726, She must be a terrible person
Posted by Buddy_Gilapagos, Fri Mar-03-17 02:43 PM
Cause how does someone that fine and sing that good get kicked out of two groups!!??!


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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"
13131968, Lol
Posted by Boogie Stimuli, Sun Mar-05-17 05:35 PM
13131490, Temptations - My Girl
Posted by mellowboogie, Fri Mar-03-17 02:16 AM
13131670, I sing that to my baby
Posted by JellyBean, Fri Mar-03-17 01:33 PM
when she's sad...I just use her name instead of 'my girl'
13131818, Me too!! And her name fits perfectly :) it really is the best song ever
Posted by mellowboogie, Sat Mar-04-17 01:48 AM
written IMO :)
13131560, Curtis Mayfield - We're a Winner
Posted by MaxPtah, Fri Mar-03-17 10:28 AM
Always lifts my spirits and/or motivates me.
13131676, Everythings Gonna Be Alright -bob Marley
Posted by TR808, Fri Mar-03-17 01:44 PM


You are my heaven-Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack


13131816, Champagne Life - Neyo
Posted by wluv, Sat Mar-04-17 01:29 AM
Sht works every time.
13131819, Maze - Golden Time of Day or The System - Don't Disturb This Groove
Posted by Sarah_Bellum, Sat Mar-04-17 02:04 AM

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DJTB YOMM
13131822, Two of my all-time favorites
Posted by Boogie Stimuli, Sat Mar-04-17 04:14 AM
13131820, Camp Lo - Luchini
Posted by RexLongfellow, Sat Mar-04-17 02:35 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXyFYNiV-9I


Always cheers me up
13131825, Sounds of Blackness - I'm going all the way
Posted by Madvillain 626, Sat Mar-04-17 05:32 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ7WJYHK3zU
13131826, Brothers Gonna Work It Out-Willie Hutch
Posted by caramelapplebttms, Sat Mar-04-17 05:32 AM
The beat + the chorus= Me working it out.
13131872, Beyonce - Listen (Roots Vocal Mix)
Posted by grape, Sat Mar-04-17 03:28 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9pVTooFuRU
13131908, Grover Washington Jr. - Things are getting better
Posted by Deacon Blues, Sun Mar-05-17 09:32 AM

featuring Bobby McFerrin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abRl6Bn_ArY

and

The Best is yet to come

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWfHIL8O93U
13131909, Stevie Wonder - Don't You Worry About A Thing
Posted by Deacon Blues, Sun Mar-05-17 09:43 AM



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zywDiFdxopU
13131910, D-Train - Keep On
Posted by Deacon Blues, Sun Mar-05-17 09:49 AM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qY1RvCU0rII

Soul II Soul - Keep On Moving

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iQl46-zIcM

William De Vaughn - Be Thankful

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDTXljIqxRE

Bob Marley - Three Little Birds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaGUr6wzyT8
13131972, ^^^
Posted by Somnus, Sun Mar-05-17 05:41 PM
13131951, "We are one" maze feat Frankie Beverly
Posted by DJ007, Sun Mar-05-17 03:40 PM

I swear they wrote that song for humanity!
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"You can win with certainty with the spirit of "one cut". "Musashi Miyamoto
13131969, Isley Brothers - Harvest For The World
Posted by Boogie Stimuli, Sun Mar-05-17 05:38 PM
>
>I swear they wrote that song for humanity!


You saying that made me think of that song too.