Step back in time, with these feel-good tracks from across the decades

60s

1. ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, Gerry & the Pacemakers (1963)

A classic, soothing reminder that we don’t have to go through things alone.

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2. ‘Feeling Good’, Nina Simone (1965)

This is one song guaranteed to put a swagger in your step.

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3. ‘What a Wonderful World’, Louis Armstrong (1967)

Every now and then, it pays to have a reminder of the wonderful things that are happening around us.

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4. ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell (1967)

The ultimate foot-tapper – singalong to this uplifting classic.

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5. ‘Here Comes the Sun’, The Beatles (1969)

An ode to looking towards the future, and the good times waiting on the horizon.

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70s

6. ‘Move on Up’, Curtis Mayfield (1970)

The moment you hear the opening brass section, you’ll know how the next few minutes are going to go down.

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7. ‘December 1963 (Oh What a Night)’, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (1975)

Think happy evenings with friends and loved ones, and get caught up in this softly wistful reflection on good times.

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8. ‘Dancing Queen’, ABBA (1976)

‘ABBA’ is synonymous with ‘feel-good’, right?

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9. ‘Go Your Own Way’, Fleetwood Mac (1977)

Stomp along to this feel-good anthem.

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10. ‘I Will Survive’, Gloria Gaynor (1978)

You’re stronger than you think, and Gloria Gaynor is here to remind you of just that.

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80s

11. ‘You Make My Dreams (Come True)’, Hall & Oates (1981)

Tap your feet along to the beat, for this bouncy classic.

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12. ‘Come on Eileen’, Dexys Midnight Runners (1982)

Air violins at the ready, it’s time for ‘Come on Eileen’.

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13. ‘Sisters Are Doin’ it For Themselves’, Eurythmics, ft. Aretha Franklin (1985)

Featuring some of the most powerful voices in music, be swept along by this empowering anthem.

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14. ‘Take On Me’, A-ha (1984)

Reach for those high notes, and sing along at the top of your lungs.

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15. ‘End of the Line’, Traveling Wilburys (1988)

It’s all right – need we say more?

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90s

16. ‘Movin’ on Up’, Primal Scream (1991)

It’s time to take the next step up, and Primal Scream are here to help you along the way.

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17. ‘Friday I’m in Love’, The Cure (1992)

Capture that Friday feeling, every day of the week.

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18. ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’, Deep Blue Something (1995)

With a chorus that’s guaranteed to get stuck in your head, this track is about the little things in life.

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19. ‘Wannabe’, Spice Girls (1996)

It really doesn’t get more 90s than this – and has anyone managed to work out what a ‘zigga-zig-ah’ is?

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20. ‘Brimful of Asha’, Cornershop (1997)

We may not know what a ‘brimful of asha’ is, but we like the sound of it.

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00s

21. ‘Take Your Mama’, Scissor Sisters (2004)

Bop along to the groovy sounds of the Scissor Sisters.

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22. ‘Better Together’, Jack Johnson (2005)

Take things down a notch with this touching classic from Jack Johnson.

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23. ‘Put Your Records On’, Corinne Bailey Rae (2006)

A musical ode to the power of putting on your favourite song, we couldn’t agree more with Corinne Bailey Rae’s advice.

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24. ‘Pocketful of Sunshine’, Natasha Bedingfield (2007)

Catchy, funky, uplifting? Sounds like the recipe for the perfect feel-good song.

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25. ‘You Got the Love’, Florence and the Machine (2009)

Let’s end on a belter. Throw your hands up in the air for ‘You Got the Love’.

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Listen to the complete playlist on Spotify.

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