What’s a beautiful (but not depressing) song?

[Marie2023]

I am looking for a beautiful (but not depressing) song. It’s to use as a soundtrack for a presentation. I don’t really like music so thought I’d ask the ladies of Mumsnet.

Hope it’s OK to ask. Thanks.

Depends on the presentation! Lots of beautiful songs are about love which might not suit a professional type of presentation?

Sunshine on Leith - The Proclaimers, not sure if it would fit with your presentation though.

What's the presentation about?

Do you want something upbeat? Fun?

Three Little Birds by Bob Marley and the Wailers

Oceans by Hillsong United

The adagio from Mozart's Serenade in B flat major.

Is this something that will be playing to the general public? Do you need to be concerned about performing rights/royalties/licence?

No it’s an internal presentation. It’s about looking after our elders.

A lyrical lovely song is Songbird by Eva Cassidy (very popular with that generation too) One of the lines is: 'I feel that when I'm with you, it's alright, I know it's right' which is fitting for caring for older people.

Another one right for that generation is 'A Little Help from my Friends' by The Beatles

Here comes the sun by the Beatles

Some other lovely ones about being supportive are "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers or my all time favourite upbeat song: "Lovely Day" (also Bill Withers)

Enya - Only time.

Waterloo Sunset -the Kinks

Sittin on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding

One Day Like This - Elbow

Amazing by George Michael

Some great suggestions here - thank you!

One day like this- Elbow
First song that entered my head to your description x

Annie's Song by John Denver.

Let us know what you choose, OP.

Came onto thread to say the same

Embrace - Gravity.

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Love is like a butterfly by Dolly Parton

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