Classic Western pop songs that make you happy just by listening — happy songs
I’ll introduce some Western songs that make you happy just by listening! Even if you don’t understand the lyrics, it’s great how the melody alone can convey something—that’s the beauty of music, isn’t it? Songs that give off an instant happy vibe just by listening, songs that even have “happy” in the title, and more.
That said, there are surprisingly many songs where the sound is upbeat but the lyrics are sad.
In this article, I’ve selected Western tracks that let you enjoy happiness from both the lyrics and the sound as much as possible.
Please sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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Classic Western songs that make you happy just by listening: Happy Songs (31–40)
Black GoldEsperanza Spalding
Esperanza Spalding is a singer-songwriter who also shines as a bassist.
She’s an artist with a uniquely compelling sound that blends various Black music traditions like jazz, funk, and R&B.
Her song “Black Gold” is one of her masterpieces; its lyrics convey a positive stance against anti-Black discrimination.
Though the work carries profound meaning, it doesn’t feel heavy—you’ll come away feeling happy when you listen.
Be sure to check it out!
A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart MakesDisney Channel Circle Of Stars
This cover of the classic song by the Disney Channel Circle of Stars—made up of popular actors and actresses from the Disney Channel such as the Sprouse brothers and Ashley Tisdale—is arranged as a more up-tempo, modern pop tune compared to the original.
When Will My Life BeginMandy Moore
This song, featured in the film Tangled, is a refreshing track with bright guitar sounds, sung by Mandy Moore as Rapunzel.
The lyrics express Rapunzel’s feelings as she dreams of escaping her dull life in the tower.
This Is My TimeRaven Symone
This song by Raven-Symoné, also known as an actress from the show “That’s So Raven,” is an uplifting anthem that says nothing is impossible and dreams do come true.
It’s also included on the soundtrack for the film “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.”
La Vie En RoseEdith Piaf
Edith Piaf, a chanson singer whose legacy lives on to this day.
Her signature song “La Vie en Rose,” released in 1946, is known in Japan under the title “Barairo no Jinsei” (A Life in Rose).
Alongside songs like “La Mer,” it is one of the biggest hits in France.
I think an awful lot of people have heard it.
True to its title, the song is suffused with an incredibly happy, rosy atmosphere.
Combined with Edith Piaf’s powerful expressiveness, it becomes a work that is wonderfully calming.
Western pop masterpieces that make you happy just by listening: Happy Songs (41–50)
A Night To RememberHigh School Musical
This song, featured in the film High School Musical 3, is about the night before prom—an iconic event for American high school students—and is a musical number that makes you feel excited and thrilled just by listening to it.
One LoveBob Marley
“One Love” is known all around the world.
It’s one of Bob Marley’s big tunes and is famous as a song that sings of peace.
The track samples Curtis Mayfield’s “People Get Ready.” At the time, the civil rights movement was happening in the United States, and it seems Bob Marley was influenced by it.
Although it uses sampling, Jamaica didn’t have copyright law back then, so it’s effectively considered an unauthorized quotation.
It’s a work that exudes a joyful, uplifting vibe.