"Puts you in a bright mood" Refresh! Cheerful Western music

Dead, Jail Or Rock n’ RollMichael Monroe

Dead, Jail Or Rock’N’Roll

A song released as a single in 1989 by Michael, the former singer of Hanoi Rocks.

It delivers straightforward rock.

The track was later included on his solo album.

In the promotional clip produced at the time, there was a surprise guest appearance by Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose—an avid Hanoi Rocks fan—which delighted fans.

Calling HomeNOA

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A track from her album “Calling,” with which she debuted under the tagline that she had been discovered by jazz guitar great Pat Metheny.

The restrained guitar backing and the quietly forward-moving brushwork on drums elevate the song’s refined character.

Her vocal prowess was outstanding even among female artists of the time.

No JudgementNiall Horan

Niall Horan – No Judgement (Official Video)

It’s a lively, upbeat song! This is a hit released under the solo name of Niall Horan, a singer-songwriter from Ireland and a former member of the British idol group One Direction.

With Latin rhythms and a cheerful guitar riff, it’s an easy-to-listen, feel-good dance track.

The video shows a loving elderly couple relaxing happily at home.

The visuals are full of humor.

The music video features some slightly ironic and crazy imagery, giving it a distinctly international flair.

It’s also a very popular song in Japan.

Cut Your HairPavement

Pavement – Cut Your Hair (Official Video)

A track from the 1994 album Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain by Pavement, an alternative band known for their laid-back pop.

Its exquisite dissonance and choruses build a world that’s uniquely theirs.

Notably, the drummer—implicitly criticized for his hairstyle in this song—later left the band.

HappyPharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams – Happy (Official Video)

The song by Pharrell Williams, who hails from the United States, was released in November 2013 as part of the soundtrack for the film Despicable Me 2.

Characterized by its upbeat rhythm and Pharrell’s falsetto vocals, it pairs positive lyrics with a pleasant melody that lifts listeners’ spirits.

Topping the charts in over 20 countries, it became the best-selling song in the United States in 2014.

If you listen to it in the morning, you’re sure to spend the day feeling light and cheerful! It’s a track that gives you the courage to keep moving forward, even in the face of bad news or adversity.

StandR.E.M.

R.E.M. – Stand (Official Music Video)

A track from the album “GREEN,” released in 1988 by the veteran band who, to much regret, ceased activity in 2011.

On this album, Michael Stipe—previously noted for having hard-to-catch lyrics—began singing with clearer enunciation, and coupled with the poppy, straightforward sound, it became a major hit across the United States.

Summer’s Not HotSelena Gomez

Selena Gomez & the Scene – Summer’s Not Hot

This song by American singer Selena Gomez is an upbeat, sparklingly bright track that’s perfect for summer.

Singing “Summer can’t start without you!”, it’s a tune that makes you look forward to the season and fills you with excitement just by listening.