Happiest song unveiled as people admit certain music can get them in summer mood

Certain songs really get people feeling good, and a new study as found the top 50 – and taking the No1 spot is a particular Eurovision Song Contest ear-worm from 1983

Walking On Sunshine has been named the top tune that makes people happy.

The 1983 Eurovision winning hit by Katrina and The Waves, headed a definitive list of the 50 happiest songs of all time. Time will tell whether this year’s UK entry, by Remember Monday, will be as popular – though the girls are no stranger to television competitions, so will surely know how to deal with any negativity that may come their way.

Walking On Sunshine was followed by Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles and Pharrell Williams’ Happy.

The survey by MSC Cruises found 40% of folk admitted certain songs had the power to transport them into summer mode. A further two thirds said that music can lift their mood and cheer them up.

Some 75% believe music is the perfect way to get ready for summer, with 76% saying it has influenced them booking a sunshine holiday.

More than half admitted to playing tunes from the country they were visiting when getting ready for a holiday, with the Caribbean the place the nation has been most inspired to visit as a result of music.

MSC Cruises have created a brand new album called ‘Bean Beats’, which reimagines Brits’ favourite feel-good hits with a reggae-infused makeover.

Antonio Paradiso, VP of International Sales, said: “Music is pure magic—it has the power to transport you to your dream destination.

“It lifts your spirits, sets the tone for adventure and gets you into that summer mindset.

“Our new reggae-inspired playlist is the perfect way to kickstart the holiday excitement.”

A third of those polled said they create a new playlist every time they go away to get them excited for the trip.

Some 53% start listening to their playlist a few weeks before they fly, while 43% said they used music to help them get through the packing.

The 50 happiest songs of all time, which get us in the mood for summer:

1. Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves – 25%
2. Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles – 24%
3. Happy by Pharell Williams – 23%
4. California Girls by The Beach Boys – 19%
5. Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen – 19%
6. Summer of 69 by Bryan Adams – 18%
7. Beautiful Day by U2 – 17%
8. Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys – 16%
9. Holiday by Madonna – 16%
10. Livin’ On A Prayer by Bon Jovi – 16%
11. Shake it Off by Taylor Swift – 15%
12. Uptown Girl by Billie Joel – 12%
13. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper – 12%
14. I’m A Believer by The Monkees – 12%
15. School’s Out For Summer by Alice Cooper – 11%
16. Friday I’m in Love by The Cure – 11%
17. Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac – 10%
18. Love Shack by The B52s – 10%
19. Hey Ya by Outkast – 10%
20. Sun is Shining by Bob Marley – 9%
21. Lovely Day by Bill Withers – 9%
22. California Gurls by Katy Perry – 9%
23. Paradise City by Guns ‘n’ Roses – 9%
24. Can’t Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake – 9%
25. Dancing in the Streets by Martha and the Vandellas – 9%
26. Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles – 8%
27. Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince – 7%
28. Summer Breeze by Seals and Crofts – 7%
29. Summer in the City by Lovin’ Spoonful – 6%
30. Good Times by Chic – 6%
31. Cake by the Ocean by DNCE – 6%
32. La Bamba by Ritchie Valens – 6%
33. Island in the Sun by Weezer – 6%
34. You Can Get It If You Really Try by Jimmy Cliff – 5%
35. Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift – 5%
36. Birds of a Feather by Billie Eilish – 5%
37. Houdini by Dua Lipa – 5%
38. Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Ray – 5%
39. I Got You (I Feel Good) by James Brown – 5%
40. Everyone Loves The Sunshine by Roy Ayers – 5%
41. Hot in Here by Nelly – 5%
42. Stir It Up by Bob Marley & The Wailers – 5%
43. Concrete Jungle by Bob Marley & The Wailers – 4%
44. Raspberry Beat by Prince – 4%
45. Feeling Hot Hot Hot by The Merrymen – 4%
46. In the Sun by Blondie – 4%
47. It was a Good Day by Ice Cube – 3%
48. Hot Girl Summer by Megan Thee Stallion – 3%
49. Steal My Sunshine by Len – 3%
50. Love to Love You Baby by Rosemary Martins – 2%

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