A few years ago, a neuroscientist did a study to determine the 10 most UPLIFTING songs. This study is showing up again online.  He focused on technical things such lyrical themes, musical keys, and tempos. He found songs that make us happy and songs with high tempos that make us feel energized the most.

The top 10 Uplifting Songs according to science:

1. “Don’t Stop Me Now“, Queen, 1978

2. “Dancing Queen“, ABBA, 1976

3. “Good Vibrations“, The Beach Boys, 1966

4. “Uptown Girl“, Billy Joel, 1983

5. “Eye of the Tiger“, Survivor, 1982

6. “I’m a Believer“, The Monkees, 1966

7. “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun“, Cyndi Lauper, 1983

8. “Living on a Prayer“, Bon Jovi, 1986

9. “I Will Survive“, Gloria Gaynor, 1978

10.“Walking on Sunshine“, Katrina & the Waves, 1985

What is YOUR favorite uplifting song?