Some songs are so well-written and performed so well that they remain timeless. These three country songs were all released in 1977, and will still put anyone who listens to them in a good mood today.

Do you want to be happy? Most of us would probably answer “yes” to that question, and many would turn to music to make it happen. There’s just something about music that can change our mood pretty ...

Among their many other recommending characteristics, The Beatles could bring about a joyous feeling in their listeners as well as anyone. It’s difficult to listen to them for too long without a smile ...