Top 12 Positive Uplifting Oldies Songs

There’s something about songs from the 50’s 60’s and 70’s. It seems like it was a much more innocent time. I know that’s probably not the case, but there is something in the music from that time that is just sweet and innocent.

Here, for your enjoyment, is a list of 12 positive uplifting oldies songs from a bygone generation. And, I just have to say, people really knew how to dress back then. So cool.

01. Celebrate Good Times (Kool and The Gang)

Released in 1980 (so, not really an “oldie”, but it feels like one)

02. Good Times (Chic)

1st track on album “Risque”, released in 1979

03. I Can See Clearly Now (Johnny Nash)

7th track on album “I Can See Clearly Now”, released in 1972

04. I Got You (I Feel Good) (James Brown)

Title track to James Brown’s 13th album, released in 1966

05. I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing (The Seekers)

Originally a Coca-cola ad, the song was released as a single in 1972

06. I’m a Believer (The Monkees)

Released in 1966

07. Lean on Me (Bill Withers)

Released in 1972. (“That little itch could be telling you something…”)

08. Put a Little Love in Your Heart (Jackie DeShannon)

Released in 1969

09. Sing a Song (Earth, Wind and Fire)

Released in 1975

10. Stand By Me (Ben E. King)

Released in 1961

11. Top of the World (The Carpenters)

Released in 1972

12. What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)

Released in 1967

Listen to the Playlist

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Originally published at www.stevepederson.com on August 20, 2018.