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Most of the music I listen to and suggest on this blog reflects my personality 95% of the time - optimistic, peppy, quirky. However, at certain times (when I am driving home from work after a hard day, upset about something, in a reflective mood) I turn to a much different style of music. I refer to these songs as my “Deep Down” collection. They are to me an hour-long massage, chocolate brownies, and a vanilla candle all rolled into one.

Disclaimer: Some people may need a certain mood to “get” these songs. However, I believe true music lovers recognize and appreciate beautifully crafted music no matter their current disposition.

“Eyes on Fire”  - Blue Foundation

“Letting the Cables Sleep”  - Bush

“Temptation”  - Moby

“Road to Somewhere”   - Goldfrapp

“Your Love Is Forever” - Ben Bridwell

“Meant to Be” -  Late Night Alumni

“To Sheila”  - Smashing Pumpkins

“Don’t Let it Bring You Down” -  Annie Lennox & Steven Lipson

“Stay This”  - Kaskade

“Run Away”  - Milosh

“Erase/Rewind”  - The Cardigans

“Ride”  - Cary Brothers

“For Martha”  - The Smashing Pumpkins

“Little by Little” - Blue Foundation

Here is a link to my iMix on iTunes which contains all of these songs if you would like them.

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewIMix?id=306241460

Music lovers all have it: their own unique way of keeping all those MP3 files organized. I personally could not live without my iTunes playlists. I have all my tunes organized into playlists, mostly by mood. As I purchase new ones, I add them to whatever playlist they correspond to.  (I know, I am completely OCD).

One of my favorite playlists is my “Blissfully Happy Songs” list. Without fail, these songs put a smile on my face and raise my spirits.  I hand-picked my 20 favorites from that playlist to share. They are in no particular order because I adore them all equally.

1. “Multiply”  - Jamie Lidell

2. “Raspberry Beret” - Prince

3. “Sweet Escape”  - Gwen Stefani

4. “Mama Told Me Not to Come”  - Tom Jones & Stereophonics

5. “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” - Queen

6. “Boogie Shoes” - KC & the Sunshine Band

7. “Steal My Kisses” - Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals

8. “Tire Swing” - Kimya Dawson

9. “New Soul” - Yael Naim

10. “Island in the Sun”  - Weezer

11. “(What a) Wonderful World” - Sam Cooke

12. “The Way You Make Me Feel” - Michael Jackson

13. “The Way I Am” - Ingrid Michaelson

14. “1234″ - Feist

15. “Put Your Records On” - Corrine Bailey Rae

16. “Three Little Birds” - Bob Marley

17. “If She Wants Me” - Belle & Sebastian

18. “Wouldn’t It Be Nice”  - The Beach Boys

19. “Sweet Pea” - Amos Lee

20. “Be Gentle With Me” - The Boy Least Likely To

Agree or disagree? If I missed one of your favorites, please add them to the comments field below!