Happiness is a universal pursuit, yet its meaning varies—some find it in love, others in solitude, adventure, or even nostalgia. Interestingly, many songs about happiness are upbeat and celebratory, while others reveal a more complex, even bittersweet, side to joy. Humor, often intertwined with happiness, works by highlighting the unexpected—surprising contrasts, irony, or exaggeration—provoking laughter and lightness.
This week’s show features songs that has “happy” or “happiness” in the title. As we explore these songs, consider what happiness sounds like to you.
The playlist for the week of March 24, 2025:
00:00:00 The Turtles - Happy Together
00:05:10 The Rolling Stones - Happy
00:08:12 The Pointer Sisters - Happiness
00:12:06 The Temptations - Happy People
00:15:41 Otis Redding - The Happy Song (Dum-Dum)
00:21:07 Judy Garland - Get Happy
00:23:53 Roy Rogers - Happy Trails
00:26:07 Nat King Cole - Sometimes I'm Happy
00:30:15 Barbara Streisand - Happy Days Are Here Again
00:33:18 Peggy Lee - Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe
00:39:19 Jim Kweskin & Maria Muldaur -Let's Get Happy Together
00:41:52 Taj Mahal - Happy Just To Be Like I Am
00:45:36 Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks - Is This My Happy Home?
00:49:21 Lightnin' Hopkins - Happy Blues For John Glen
00:54:41 Elmore James Happy Home
00:57:32 Mafikizolo - Happiness
01:03:14 Yemi Alade - Happy Day
01:05:35 Childish Gambino & Khruangbin - Happy Survival
01:08:43 Paul McCartney - Happy With You
01:12:16 The Who - Happy Jack
01:14:27 Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy
01:19:14 Tim Buckley - Happy Time
01:22:26 The Beatles - Happiness Is A Warm Gun
01:25:08 Blood, Sweat & Tears - You Made Me So Very Happy
01:29:20 The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day
01:40:17 Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band - I'm Glad
Boho Dreams of Space and Time 