topic Re: Songs that always cheer you up! in Rock N' Roll https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/2518264#M240743 <P>Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>...eventually The Red Hot Chili Peppers evolved and covered Love Rollercoaster</P><P>a.k.a. Roller Coaster of Love.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>A-hey, do it now, huh<BR />Yeah, hey</P><P>[Verse 1]<BR />Hey-ah, once I was a boogie singer<BR />Playing in a rock and roll band<BR />I never had no problems, yeah<BR />Burning down the one-night stands<BR />Then everything around me, yeah<BR />It got to start to feeling so low<BR />And I decided quickly, yes, I did, heh<BR />To disco down and check out the show</P><P>[Pre-Chorus]<BR />Yeah, they were dancing and singing<BR />And moving to the grooving<BR />And just when it hit me<BR />Somebody turned around and shouted</P><P>[Chorus]<BR />"Play that funky music, white boy<BR />Play that funky music right<BR />Play that funky music, white boy<BR />Lay down the boogie and play that funky music 'til you die", heh heh<BR />'Til you die, yeah (What?)<BR />Hear, hear, heh<BR />[Verse 2]<BR />A-heh, I tried to understand this (Yeah)<BR />Heh, I thought that they were out of their minds<BR />Heh, how could I be so foolish, how could I<BR />To not see I was the one behind?<BR />So still I kept on fighting<BR />Well, losing every step of the way (Hey, what'd you do?)<BR />I said, "I must go back there", I got to go back<BR />And check to see if things still the same</P><P>[Pre-Chorus]<BR />Yeah, they were dancing and singing<BR />And moving to the grooving<BR />And just when it hit me<BR />Somebody turned around and shouted</P><P>[Chorus]<BR />"Play that funky music, white boy (Yeah)<BR />Play that funky music right, oh<BR />Play that funky music, white boy<BR />Lay down the boogie and play that funky music 'til you die", heh<BR />'Til you die (Yeah)<BR />Whoa, 'til you die<BR />Gonna play some electrified funky music, yow!</P><P>[Guitar Solo]<BR />Ah ha ha<BR />[Verse 3]<BR />Hey, wait a minute, now first it wasn't easy<BR />Changing rock and roll and minds<BR />Yeah, things were getting shaky<BR />(Yeah) I thought I'd have to leave it behind, uh<BR />Ooh, but now it's so much better, it's so much better<BR />I'm funking out in every way<BR />But I'll never lose that feeling, no, I won't<BR />Of how I learned my lesson that day</P><P>[Pre-Chorus]<BR />When they were dancing and singing<BR />And moving to the grooving<BR />And just when it hit me<BR />Somebody turned around and shouted</P><P>[Chorus]<BR />"Play that funky music, white boy<BR />Play that funky music right<BR />Play that funky music, white boy<BR />Lay down the boogie and play that funky music 'til you die", heh heh<BR />'Til you die (Yeah)<BR />Oh, 'til you die, yeah<BR />Come on, let's go!</P><P>[Outro]<BR />(They shouted, "Play that funky music") Play that funky music<BR />(Play that funky music) You gotta keep on playing funky music<BR />(Play that funky music) Play that funky music<BR />(Play that funky music) Come on and take you higher<BR />Play that funky music, white boy<BR />Play that funky music right, yeah<BR />Play that funky music, white boy<BR />Play that funky music right, yeah<BR />Play that funky music, white boy<BR />Play that funky music right, yeah<BR />Play that funky music, honky<BR />Play that funky music right</P> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:04:38 GMT EricC28201 2023-09-28T14:04:38Z Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1977325#M119051 <P>What songs always put a smile on your face when you are feeling down&nbsp;</P> Sun, 04 Mar 2018 03:53:39 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1977325#M119051 Cynthia411 2018-03-04T03:53:39Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1977430#M119061 <P><FONT size="4"><STRONG>Here Comes the Sun &nbsp;The Beatles</STRONG></FONT></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sun, 04 Mar 2018 15:52:02 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1977430#M119061 nyadrn 2018-03-04T15:52:02Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1978154#M119140 <P><FONT face="lucida sans unicode,lucida sans" color="#333399" size="3">Well, this might seem a bit strange, but <EM>Hallowed Be Thy Name </EM>always makes me happy. Of course, it could have something to do with the fact that Iron Maiden has been my favorite band since 1983... <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":winking_face:">πŸ˜‰</span></FONT></P> Tue, 06 Mar 2018 08:48:24 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1978154#M119140 Cirice 2018-03-06T08:48:24Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1978329#M119145 <P><EM><STRONG>Beautiful Day -&nbsp;</STRONG></EM><STRONG>U2</STRONG></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:42:26 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1978329#M119145 MaVolta 2018-03-06T16:42:26Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1978875#M119170 <P>I love Rock and Roll by Joan Jett</P> Thu, 08 Mar 2018 01:27:12 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1978875#M119170 Cynthia411 2018-03-08T01:27:12Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1978965#M119180 <P><STRONG>"I Dig Rock and Roll Music", Peter, Paul and Mary</STRONG></P> Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:07:19 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1978965#M119180 PattyDiane 2018-03-08T14:07:19Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1979864#M119314 <P><FONT size="4"><STRONG>What a Day for a Daydream &nbsp; &nbsp;Lovin Spoonful</STRONG></FONT></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sat, 10 Mar 2018 14:19:28 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1979864#M119314 nyadrn 2018-03-10T14:19:28Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982314#M119524 "You are my Sunshine" My husband used to sing it to me. Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:16:20 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982314#M119524 2110bobbie 2018-03-16T15:16:20Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982318#M119525 <P>I'm So Excited by the Pointer Sisters</P> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:23:30 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982318#M119525 DonnaW42 2018-03-16T15:23:30Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982320#M119526 <P>Jimmy Buffett's "Breathe In, Breathe Out"&nbsp; and Ashley McBryde's "Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega" - both are songs of hope.&nbsp; Also, Bob Seger's "Roll Me Away" just because I like it.</P> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:26:35 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982320#M119526 tkayler 2018-03-16T15:26:35Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982322#M119527 <P>Ichicoo Park - Little Feet.</P> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:32:44 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982322#M119527 oldfarts1 2018-03-16T15:32:44Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982323#M119528 <P>Crockadile rock...</P> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:33:40 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982323#M119528 astadd194 2018-03-16T15:33:40Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982327#M119529 <P>American Girl by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers</P> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:35:46 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982327#M119529 mathildadock 2018-03-16T15:35:46Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982329#M119530 <P>Give a Little Bit by Supertramp, Spend My Life With You by Phil Keaggy.</P> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:36:17 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982329#M119530 Firebolt 2018-03-16T15:36:17Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982334#M119531 <P>The Beatles Silly Love Songs and When I’m 65. &nbsp;Of course, When The Staints Go Marching In <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":smiling_face_with_heart_eyes:">😍</span></P> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:46:56 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982334#M119531 Bearden72 2018-03-16T15:46:56Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982347#M119532 <P>Good Day Sunshine by the Beatles!!!</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:03:58 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982347#M119532 crschlup 2018-03-16T16:03:58Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982348#M119533 <P>Oh Sweet Pea by Tommy Roe!&nbsp;</P> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:04:29 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982348#M119533 am54885493 2018-03-16T16:04:29Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982351#M119535 <P><A title="You're Number One by Gladys Knight and The Pips" href="https://youtu.be/tJfJAEgPQz8" target="_self">https://youtu.be/tJfJAEgPQz8</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>This song brings a huge smile to my face and heart.</P><P>YOU'RE NUMBER ONE BY Gladys Knight and The Pips <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":grinning_face_with_big_eyes:">πŸ˜ƒ</span>☺️</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:07:15 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982351#M119535 j196497j 2018-03-16T16:07:15Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982357#M119537 <P>YOU'RE NUMBER ONE by Gladys Knight and The Pips</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>https:/youtu.be/tJfJAEgPQz8</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>This song brings a huge smile to my face and heart <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":grinning_face_with_big_eyes:">πŸ˜ƒ</span></P> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:13:36 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982357#M119537 j196497j 2018-03-16T16:13:36Z Re: Songs that always cheer you up! https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982359#M119538 <P>Nearly any Beatles song.&nbsp;</P> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:17:23 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Rock-N-Roll/Songs-that-always-cheer-you-up/m-p/1982359#M119538 cs37274253 2018-03-16T16:17:23Z