Music moves, music soothes and most important, music can improve your mood. Press play on these happy songs for a boost of cheer. The power of music is no joke—it can affect our mind, body and mood.

Performances in N.Y.C. Dowland, who died 400 years ago, spun out sad songs that were popular in his time and continue to influence artists today. John Dowland, a famous composer and lutenist of the ...

That magic can be found throughout the soundtrack to America's 250 year history, but with a singular expression — a persistent, optimistic energy that has powered this nation forward. The pursuit of ...

In most good country songs, there's a little more to the lyrics than meet the eye. But these 18 songs go above and beyond the genre's mandate for a well-thought-out lyric. They're so in-depth, they ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Melancholy, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your ...

Songs about what melancholy songs can do to a listener are more common than you think. Think about ditties like Elton John’s “Sad Songs (Say So Much)” or Neil Diamond’s “Song Sung Blue”. B.J. Thomas ...

John Denver drew from a deeply personal moment when writing what would become one of the most emotional and beloved songs of his career. Denver was living in Minnesota with his wife, Annie, when he ...

Stevie Wonder at a news conference on Nov. 25, 1980, announcing plans for a march to support efforts to make Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday a national holiday. Staff Writer Jan. 19, 2026 marks the ...

The lyrics to Nick Cave and Bryce Dessner’s “Train Dreams,” the end-credits song in the movie of the same name, offer a chain of images that seem dark and confusing: a grizzly “big as a house,” a ...

Sad songs and cold weather go together like hot cocoa and marshmallows. Kacey Musgraves knows what I'm talking about. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "CHRISTMAS MAKES ME CRY") KACEY MUSGRAVES: (Singing) And every ...