The Ultimate Playlist: Top 20 Songs

Congratulations on stumbling upon what I believe is the ultimate playlist. I’ve carefully curated a list of songs that are cheerful, packed with good vibes, and guaranteed to make you tap your feet.

1. Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

This song is the perfect mix of funk, pop, and groovy beats. It’s a happy-go-lucky song with infectious energy that’ll make you dance before you know it.

2. I Want To Hold Your Hand – The Beatles

We cannot create a list of good-vibe songs without mentioning the famous Liverpool “mop-tops”. This song has been included since it’s the definition of positive energy – every time you listen to this, you’re bound to feel a whole lotta love.

3. Couldn’t Be Better – Kelly Clarkson

This tune surely brings a dose of sunshine to your day! With an uplifting feel, cheery instruments, and its upbeat rhythm, Kelly’s optimism embraced this song near perfectly.

4. Shape of You – Ed Sheeran

Many regarded Ed’s Shape of You as the pop song of 2017 with its contagious energy and hip-hop beats. We can understand why! It’s no surprise that this anthemic song has been streamed on popular music streaming apps billions of times across the world since its release.

5. Sugar – Maroon 5

A perfect mash-up of catchy beats and soulful lyrics. Who wouldn’t tap their toes to these? Whether you’re singing along to the catchy chorus or swaying to Adam Levine’s heartfelt lyrics, this song packs one of the sweetest music! And remember, it’s the little things that count.

6. The Safety Dance – Men Without Hats

Released in 1982, this song quickly became a bona fide hit on the back of its infectious hook and catchy dancing shown in its video. It has since become a popular sporting event, wedding, and 80s dance night staple.

7. Happy – Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams flexed his creative muscles with Happy for the Despicable Me 2 movie soundtrack. Everything about this song emanates goodwill, from the snappy music to the catchy lyrics!

8. All Star – Smash Mouth

All Star by the amazing Smash Mouth sure does win efforts to boost the power of one lifting us up with its relatable, inspiring pop music vibes. I’m sure we all know the lyrics by heart!

9. Calypso – Luis Fonsi ft. Stefflon Don

This latest Latin-pop crossovers packs carribean islands feelings! With melodic beats and soft bouncy guitars, this song sure deserves to be on this list.

10. Oops!… I Did It Again – Britney Spears

When Britney breathed life into ‘Sometimes’ and ‘Oops I Did It Again, then came instant superstars! Introducing ourselves to the world of Britneyisms! While few songs create universal fandom, hers lasts for over two decades and continues marching up with its unique and pop charm that has millions of listeners today.

11. Don’t Stop the Music- Rihanna

Rihanna surely was born with massive talent reflected through many incredible sounds like Don’t Stop the Music. A great mixture of catchy music, upbeat rhythm, and delightful harmony!

12. Shut Up and Drive – Rihanna

Another classic Rihanna makes the cut on this ultimate playlist – Shut Up and Drive today is still loved by fans of this Barbados beauty singer. It’s catchy with sentimental lyrics either; it’s a win!

13. 7 Rings – Ariana Grande

Shortly after its release, this rhythmic pop-trap about the indulgence Ari discovers via her wealth became an instant hit. With socially-friendly content that comes with trendy music, 7 Rings will keep reminding you of how good you’ve got it and keep your trapped happily humming it in your mind all day long!

14. September – Earth Wind and Fire

Disco is here to stay, and EWAF positively reinforced it dancing under disco lights with ensemble suits and upbeat harmony with matching fusional movements that inspired a generation decades later. September is timeless exquisiteness!

15. Blinding Lights – The Weeknd

Quite possibly one of the biggest tunes of 2023, this song is already part of pop culture, being used as the reference track in many amateur dance compilation videos that went viral all over social media. Comprised of uplifting, floating gems, The Weeknd reflected his gorgeousness with this classic piece, truly delivering a beautiful product enjoyably for the world.

16. Shooting Stars – Bag Raiders-

This beautiful, uplifting anthem will undoubtedly let everyone show their shining lights confidently. From the upbeat first chords to the catchy sounds that follow, it’s sure to crown every dance floor as fulfilling, creating smiles on listeners’ faces overseas!

17. Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Valerie (Mark Ronson Version) might indirectly pay homage to Pink Floyd, reintroducing us to the world of incredible, outstanding happy vibes that set so many dance floors alive earlier.

18. I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston

Well, who wouldn’t incredibly feel a burst of joy on the inside while listening to Whitney Houston! This perfect romance dance song splendiferously represented Whitney’s interpretation abilities to tell a story with unforgettable memorable soundscapes.

19. Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake

If “dance club royalty” is a thing out there, act two is likely to be none other than Justin Timberlake himself! One of his greatest creations is Can’t Stop the Feeling. It provides pure joy trips that can never go outdated leaving plenty of room for friends to vibe and move all night.

20. Feeling Good – Michael Bublé

Sometimes, we all just need a splash of optimism encapsulated from one of the gracious kings mid-tempo feel-good pop music styles – this happens through the charming post-war British song. Giggle and feel joyful about life by humming and clapping along with Feeling Good, the last glorious finale of The Ultimate Playlist: Top 20 Songs below celebrating the wonder of life with just one principle rule – let music keep everyone amplified, happier and in optimal jubilant spots.