Good Mood Songs

Good Mood Songs is 100 songs chosen for one purpose: making you feel better. It opens with Michael Jackson’s “Black or White,” then bounces through Bob Marley’s “Could You Be Loved,” UB40’s “Red Red Wine,” The Cure’s “Friday I’m in Love,” George Ezra’s “Budapest” and Walk off the Earth’s cover of “Royals.”

UB40 appears four times, Jack Johnson, Metric, Shinedown and Cage The Elephant three times each, and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole and Bob Marley twice. There are some fun twists, like Elvenking’s metal take on “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” and Aaron Lewis and George Jones’ “Country Boy.” It’s a big, sunny mix of reggae, indie, pop, rock and a few surprises, all with a bright outlook. Perfect for a Monday morning, a road trip, a backyard barbecue or a day you need a nudge in the right direction. If you only keep one playlist for a bad day, this is a strong candidate. It’s hard to stay grumpy when Iz is singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

Mood: Feel-Good · Summer & Beach