1. Lovin' Spoonful - "Daydream" (1966)
The simple joys of being in love on a spring day are the subject matter of this irresistible pop classic.
2. Simon and Garfunkel - "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" (1966)
Perfect spring bliss that clocks in at under 2 minutes in its original version.
3. Hugh Masakela - "Grazing in the Grass" (1968)
It's purely instrumental, but the horns and jazzy soulful vibe of this classic evoke visions of sunshine, green grass, and a beautiful world.
4. U2 - "Beautiful Day" (2000)
U2's anthem to recognizing the beauty in the world around you is a perfect accompaniment to the new life and new spirit of spring.
5. Andy Grammer - "Keep Your Head Up" (2011)
Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer delivers a song about persevering through the tough times. It is filled with sunny thoughts to bring us out of the doldrums of winter. This single brought him to the top 5 on the adult pop chart.
6. Cat Stevens - "Morning Has Broken" (1972)
"Morning Has Broken" is one of the few overtly religious songs to make the pop top 10. Cat Stevens' version remains a spiritually affirming pop classic.
7. Dario G - "Sunchyme" (1998)
Dario G's mostly instrumental ode to sunrise did not reach the pop singles chart, but it was a top 10 dance hit. This song includes a perfect use of a sample incorporating portions of Dream Academy's classic "Life in a Northern Town."
8. Patti LaBelle - "New Attitude" (1985)
Spring is a time to make changes in life and head in new directions. Patti LaBelle's mid-80's hit "New Attitude" is the perfect theme song for these personal adjustments.
9. Smash Mouth - "All Star" (1999)
Self-affirmation is fundamentally important for getting in the mood and mindset for spring and few recent hit songs are better for boosting self-esteem than this Smash Mouth hit.
10. Jason Mraz - "I'm Yours" (2008)
Jason Mraz had a major pop singles chart breakthrough with this instant feel good classic.
(courtesy of About.com)
