10 songs scientifically proven to make you happy

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10 songs scientifically proven to make you happy


The list is compiled by Dr. Jacob Jolij, a researcher in cognitive neuroscience. Get ready to jam out!

October 02, 2020

If you ever had any doubt in music’s ability to uplift moods, you were wrong. Its power has been studied time and time again and according to Dr Jacob Jolij, a researcher in cognitive neuroscience, it can literally make you happier.

Jolij has come up with a unique formula that can allegedly judge particular songs’ abilities to alter your brain chemicals and make you feel good. His study was based on various criteria, from tempo, the positivity of the lyrics, and whether the song is in a major or a minor key, etc.

He put together 10 songs that can uplift your mood by a notch, as per his unique formula. You might see the obvious irregularity here – the list only includes English songs. But, Jolij might be onto something as there really are some timeless classics on the list! As compiled from Vogue, here are six songs that have been proven to make you happy.


1. ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ by Queen

Don’t Stop Me Now was released in 1979 by Queen as a lead single for their 1978 album Jazz. It features multi-track harmony vocals for the chorus lines, typical of the iconic British rockers.
2. ‘Dancing Queen’ by Abba

We’ve all danced and jived to this tune at least once in our lives and that’s why it’s so high up on this list! This Euro-pop classic was released by Swedish pop group Abba in 1976 and has been going strong since then.
3. ‘Good Vibrations’ by The Beach Boys

This 1966 smash hit by American rock band The Beach Boys was the costliest single at the time. That’s got something to do with it now being regarded as one of the finest works of the rock era.
4. ‘Uptown Girl’ by Billy Joel

Uptown Girl was released in 1983 as a part of Billy Joel’s ninth studio album The Innocent Man. The song revolves around a downtown man trying to woo a rich and beautiful socialite, always managing to get us grooving.
5. ‘Eye of the Tiger’ by Survivor

Eye of the Tiger was released in 1982 by rock band Survivor upon a special request by actor Sylvester Stallone to use it as the theme for Rocky III film. It features Dave Bickler as the lead vocalist.
6. ‘I’m a Believer’ by The Monkees

Composed by Neil Diamond, I’m a Believer was released in 1966 featuring Micky Dolenz to carry it through. The song was on the number one spot in the UK Singles Chart and various other countries too, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Ireland.
7. ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ b Cyndi Lauper

The first major song released by Cyndi Lauper as a solo artist, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun instantly put her on the map, winning her a Grammy for Best Video. The song is widely hailed as a feminist anthem.
8. ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ by Bon Jovi

Regarded as Bon Jovi’s signature song by fans on numerous fan-voted lists, Livin’ on a Prayer landed in at number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in 1986.
9. ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor

Gaynor’s ode to a devastating breakup landed her the top spot on charts as I Will Survive reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979. It remains one of her biggest hits.
10. ‘Walking on Sunshine’ by Katrina and The Waves

Walking on Sunshine put Katrina and The Waves on the map as the lead single from their eponymous debut album. It topped charts in the US, UK, and Australia.

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The list is compiled by Dr. Jacob Jolij, a researcher in cognitive neuroscience. Get ready to jam out!

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This makes most of my friends happy....

 

[Asimzranger]

 

[313ghazi]

Songs you associate with moments of your life, how you felt when you were listening to them, who you were around. Some of the songs that make me happy;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVkPlzc5nAA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2g0J-wTb6k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41qC3w3UUkU

It just reminds me of being young and foolish, chilling with my friends, having fun, girls and fronting.

They just live on my spotify now, i wouldn't be seen dead playing them, unless i was in my car with the boys and we were on a roadtrip.

Also, mega cringe, but i love Dil Dil Pakistan...

 

[baqai]

I have tried 3 songs, don't feel a tiny bit happier. They don't seem to work for everyone.

lets diagnose this ... are you married?

 

[graphican]

lets diagnose this ... are you married?

LOL! Very happily Alhamdolillah. Infect too happily and no my wife doesn't read these posts.

I just disagree with the statement that these songs invoke happiness. Music can affect our mood but different people resonate with different tunes. That's why music is available in varying genres and so many songs, tunes and types. Prolonged listening and repetition of the same music also has a diminishing effect which explains why new songs are made that often.

Assuming one song has happiness for everyone and for all the times is an over simplification and an incorrect assumption. That's my take.