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Fun Post - What's your happy song?

  • 1.  Fun Post - What's your happy song?

    Posted 03-02-2023 18:30

    I heard this on the radio the other day - they did a survey asking people for the song that makes them happy. And the winner was "Good Vibrations" by the Beach Boys! So I'm wondering, what's your happy song? This may be too old for a lot of you, but mine is Chubby Checker's "The Twist".  My family used to dance around the house to this song , so it brings back many happy memories.



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    Jill Capello
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    INFORMS
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  • 2.  RE: Fun Post - What's your happy song?

    Posted 03-03-2023 09:40

    My "happy song" is more of a romantic one. It makes me think of my wife Pam, my rock. It is Linda Ronstadt singing the song "Someone to Watch Over Me" written by George and Ira Gershwin. Here is link to her singing it:

    Someone to Watch Over Me - Bing video

    Gary ... Gary Cokins 



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    Gary Cokins
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    Analytics-Based Performance Management LLC
    Cary NC
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  • 3.  RE: Fun Post - What's your happy song?

    Posted 03-04-2023 08:06

    My happy song is Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs' "Stay". It reminds me of my girl friend at the time.  It was a happy time for me. Unfortunately we didn't 'stay' together. You can listen to "Stay" on YouTube here.



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    Bruce Hartman
    Professor
    University of St. Francis
    Tucson, AZ United States
    bruce@ahartman.net
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  • 4.  RE: Fun Post - What's your happy song?

    Posted 03-03-2023 14:38

    Appropriate that I'm answering this on a Friday, but a song that always makes me happy when I hear it is "Friday I'm in Love" by The Cure.



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    Kara Tucker
    Editor
    Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
    Catonsville MD
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  • 5.  RE: Fun Post - What's your happy song?

    Posted 03-04-2023 02:13
    Edited by Andrew Acosta 03-04-2023 02:13

    My happy song is Don't Give Up by Josh Groban.

    "Don't give up, because you are loved."

    Video



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    Andrew Acosta
    Data Scientist
    Milesius Capital Resources LLC
    Chicago IL
    andrew@acm.org
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  • 6.  RE: Fun Post - What's your happy song?

    Posted 03-08-2023 06:55
    Edited by Jill Capello 03-08-2023 06:55

    My happy song is You are Loved by Josh Groban

    "Don't give up because you are loved . . ."

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGLSk3AVcUU   ⇐ lyrics to the song.



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    Andrew Acosta
    Data Scientist
    Milesius Capital Resources LLC
    Chicago IL
    andrew@acm.org
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  • 7.  RE: Fun Post - What's your happy song?

    Posted 03-08-2023 06:55

    I don't have one specific "happy song", but "Whispering Bells" by the Dell-Vikings always puts a smile on my face. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oipBl7ASm-k



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    Paul Rubin
    Professor Emeritus
    Michigan State University
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  • 8.  RE: Fun Post - What's your happy song?

    Posted 03-12-2023 18:38

    Fun post! It's hard to go wrong with "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers.



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    Laura Albert
    INFORMS President
    Professor and David H. Gustafson Chair
    University of Wisconsin-Madison
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  • 9.  RE: Fun Post - What's your happy song?

    Posted 03-19-2023 21:09

    Jill (and all):

    I DJed for my college radio station, so I could come up with a very long list, but I will limit it to five.

    1. If I had $1000000 - Barenaked Ladies (I turned this song into the Lacke/BNL inequality for teaching the concept of multivariate utility)
    2. Summer - War
    3. Sing A Song - Earth, Wind, and Fire
    4. Waterloo - ABBA
    5. Twist And Shout - The Beatles (especially when accompanied by Ferris Bueller and many Chicagoans)

    I'm guessing that some people will suggest certain additional songs by artists 3 and 4. :-)

    Chris



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    Christopher Lacke
    Associate Professor
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    Pitman NJ
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  • 10.  RE: Fun Post - What's your happy song?

    Posted 03-19-2023 23:10

    "Waterloo" is an excellent choice. As for "Twist and Shout", I would lean toward the Isley Brothers' version (the first to chart).



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    Paul Rubin
    Professor Emeritus
    Michigan State University
    East Lansing MI
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  • 11.  RE: Fun Post - What's your happy song?

    Posted 03-13-2023 09:25

    Don't Stop Believin' by Journey

     Loraine D. Coleman, CMP

     Exhibits & Meetings Manager

    5521 Research Park Drive, Suite 200, Catonsville, MD 21228 USA
    p: 443-7
    57-3590 | e: lcoleman@informs.org

    www.informs.org



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    Loraine Coleman
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    INFORMS
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  • 12.  RE: Fun Post - What's your happy song?

    Posted 03-20-2023 01:24

    "Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake is a classic rock ballad that resonates due to its relatable lyrics and catchy melody. The song's theme of embarking on a new journey and leaving the past behind strikes a chord with anyone who has ever faced a difficult decision or made a significant change in their life. The driving guitar riff and powerful vocals of lead singer David Coverdale add to the song's emotional impact. Overall, "Here I Go Again" is a song that continues to capture the hearts of listeners with its uplifting message and infectious melody.



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    Mikhail Bragin
    University of California, Riverside
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  • 13.  RE: Fun Post - What's your happy song?

    Posted 03-20-2023 04:41

    I created a playlist on Spotify that includes (almost) all the songs mentioned, because we could all use some happy tunes to feel better. I think/hope the link below should allow anyone to add new songs to the list. 

    Join and edit: Happy songs Informs https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6aor9tfyzKSlT7JPOTTemu?si=3fr6hRmtQ5ey9XEKvfD-ug&pt=a88b9bf70365bb373b92198af203ed8f



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    Dilek Gunnec
    Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering
    Ozyegin University
    Istanbul
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  • 14.  RE: Fun Post - What's your happy song?

    Posted 03-20-2023 08:07

    Thanks so much Dilek - this is great!



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    Jill Capello
    Membership Associate
    INFORMS
    Catonsville MD
    jcapello@informs.org
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