There are two parts to this “study,” which even the Dutch neuroscientist Jacob Joji acknowledges that musical tastes being “highly personal” kind of makes this inherently unscientific. Step one was UK-based electronica band Alba surveying English and Irish citizens about the songs that made them happy, compiling popular answers, and then handing the songs off to Jacob Joji to study. What Joji found is that most of the songs had three basic things in common. One, they are often at 140 to 150 beats per minute. Two, they are (mostly) recorded in major keys instead of minor keys. Three, the lyrics are (mostly) about positive events in some form.
10. “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves
You can listen to the song HERE.
9. “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
You can listen to the song HERE.
8. “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi
You can listen to the song HERE.
7. “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper
You can listen to the song HERE.
6. “I’m a Believer” by The Monkees
You can listen to the song HERE.
5. “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor
You can listen to the song HERE.
4. “Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel
You can listen to the song HERE.
3. “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys
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2. “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
You can listen to the song HERE.
1. “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
You can listen to the song HERE.
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