Which Christmas Song Will Make You The Happiest?
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Which Christmas Song Will Make You The Happiest?
Music psychologist Dr. Claire Renfrew developed a scientifically-backed Christmas car playlist designed to boost happiness during holiday drives. Her research identified Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” as the most scientifically perfect festive song. The happiness formula requires major keys, bright vocals, 100-140 BPM tempo, and catchy choruses. However, a survey of 2,000 Christmas-celebrating drivers found Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” makes 45% happiest. Other top scientific picks include “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano and “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms. FIAT commissioned the 25-track Spotify playlist following research showing 54% consider driving home for Christmas a season highlight, though 47% find it stressful. “Christmas songs can have a surprisingly powerful positive impact on us psychologically,” said Dr Renfrew.
THE TOP 25 HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS SONGS – ACCORDING TO SCIENCE:
1. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
2. Feliz Navidad – José Feliciano
3. Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms
4. Holly Jolly Christmas – Michael Bublé
5. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday – Wizzard
6. It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Andy Williams
7. Sleigh Ride – Harry Connick, Jr.
8. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – The Jackson 5
9. Wonderful Christmastime (Edited Version / Remastered) – Paul McCartney
10. Underneath the Tree – Kelly Clarkson
11. All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
12. Winter Wonderland – Bing Crosby
13. Step Into Christmas – Elton John
14. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! – Frank Sinatra
15. Last Christmas – Wham!
16. White Christmas – Bing Crosby
17. Merry Christmas Everyone – Shakin’ Stevens
18. Mistletoe – Justin Bieber
19. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) – Remastered 2010 – John Lennon, Yoko Ono
20. Christmas Wrapping – The Waitresses
21. Santa Tell Me – Ariana Grande
22. Silver Bells – Dean Martin
23. Little Saint Nick – The Beach Boys
24. Do They Know It’s Christmas? – 1984 Version – Band Aid
25. Deck The Hall – Nat King Cole
Photo by David Beale on Unsplash
Courtesy of 72 Point Talking Points
