That being said, while the song was initially perceived as a song about a positive outlook, Pat MacDonald once clarified that it was, in fact, the opposite - but music is subject to interpretation, so we’ll consider it a song about new beginnings. “The Future’s So Bright (I Gotta Wear Shades),” by Timbuk 3Ĭoming from the album Greetings from Timbuk3 released in 1986, “The Future’s So Bright (I Gotta Wear Shades)” was inspired by band member Pat MacDonald’s wife, Barbara MacDonald saying to him, “the future is looking so bright, we’ll have to wear sunglasses!” Hailing from her fourth album, “4,” which was released in 2011, “Start Over” is about the female protagonist professing her love for a man she wants to start a relationship with again while also affirming her own individuality. New beginnings can apply to anything, including new beginnings in relationships and that’s what Beyonce’s “Start Over” is exactly about. Released on the album Abbey Road, which came out in 1969, the lyrics are a partial reflection that spring is coming. The infamous Beatles song, “Here Comes the Sun” was written and sung by the late George Harrison and is perhaps his most well known song for the Beatles. Originally released in 1972, “I Can See Clearly Now” from the album of the same name is one of those songs that has certainly stood the test of time with its upbeat reggae rhythm and lyrics that croon “It’s gonna be a bright, bright, bright, sun-shiny day.” An interesting tidbit: the song was the first reggae song to hit #1 on the Hot 100 in 1972 where it stayed for four weeks. Released in 1995 from the album with the same title, “New Beginning” by Tracy Chapman is a heartfelt acoustic folk-rock song about starting over and creating peace and harmony. On that note, here are 11 songs about new beginnings to get you off on the right foot for 2021. The power of music can certainly influence the feelings and mindset of new opportunities with powerful and uplifting lyrics and a beat that incites hope. With the new year swiftly underway and January almost over, the start of a new year and month often brings the opportunity for new beginnings. Whatever your favorite New Year's Eve tradition might be or what New Year's songs you play, be sure to make it festive.Underground Music is Kelowna, BC’s favourite record shop with an endless selection from a wide range of genres, including rock, jazz, indie, reggae, metal, punk, motown and countless others. Arguably they're the best songs of all time for a night that only comes around once a year. Our list has everything from classics like "Auld Lang Syne" to recent dance-style hits, with the likes of Bing Crosby and Ariana Grande, The Eagles and Taylor Swift, Sting and Rod Stewart alike. Be sure to queue up the very best track for the ball drops as the clock strikes midnight and be sure to get a kiss in too, perhaps followed by a dance party or a round of celebratory karaoke? It's time to close out 2022 on a high note and ring in 2013 with proper celebration! And what's a celebration without a soundtrack? That's why we're giving you 35 of the best New Year's songs to inspire your playlist to enjoy while sipping on New Year's Eve cocktails, tasting some of our favorite New Year's Eve appetizers, and taking in the merriment with loved ones.
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