The Constitution Center’s Jeffrey Rosen wrote songs about the moral philosophy behind the Founding Fathers’ signature phrase.

Now, imagine doing all of this not in dull silence, but with a Spotify playlist full of upbeat songs raring to go. Suddenly, the morning doesn’t feel quite so dreadful. These tunes help you wake up ...

Pharrell Williams recently shared insights into the creation of his hit song “Happy,” revealing its origins were rooted in sarcasm rather than genuine joy. This revelation came during an interview ...

Happy songs are hard to write. Most songwriters will agree that it’s much easier to craft a sad tune over minor chords. With upbeat numbers, it’s easier to slip into something cringe-inducing once you ...

Last year, on her "Harlequin" album, Lady Gaga belted out a song that was nearly a century old: "Forget your troubles, c'mon, get happy. You better chase all your cares away. Sing 'hallelujah,' c'mon ...

Editor's Note: Doug Davis is on hiatus. This column ran previously. This week in 1972, a young California schoolteacher named Yvonne Vaughn was about to take a self-penned song about happiness to the ...

During the making of their iconic White Album, The Beatles weren't getting along. The previous year, 1967, hadn't been kind to them. They had lost their manager and dear friend, Brian Epstein, just as ...