40 Motivational Songs That’ll Keep You Refreshed!
By Ellesse Chow
I love inspirational songs. When I used to commute to the office, there was something I would never leave the house without. My pda phone. Not only does it contain my appointments and schedules, it had my favourite speakers’ seminar mp3 and a compilation of upbeat & inspirational songs. Such inspirational songs never fail to bring up the vibes in me and spice up my mornings. A very good monday morning blues killer!
Upon the request of one of the Goal Setting College reader Chris, I’ve taken the liberty to compile this list of popular top motivational songs for your enjoyment. I’ve even added some of my personal favourites! But remember, even though inspirational music has the power to drive and motivate you, nothing beats the sound of your inner voice.
Something that’s really true to your heart.
Classic Popular Hits
- Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
- Chariots of Fire – Vangelis
- The Final Countdown – Europe
- We Are the Champions – Queen
- We Will Rock You – Queen
- I’ve Got the Power – Snap
- It’s My Life – Bon Jovi
- Affirmation – Savage Garden
- Beautiful Day – U2
- What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
- I Feel Good – James Brown
- I Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Nash
- Lovely Day – Bill Withers
- Walking On Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves
- Live Like You Were Dying – Tim McGraw
- I Believe I Can Fly – R. Kelly
- You Gotta Be - Des’ree
- When You Believe – Mariah Carey/ Whitney Houston
- Hero – Mariah Carey
- I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
- Bad Day – Daniel Powter
- Man In The Mirror – Michael Jackson
- I’m Alive – Celine Dione
- Tub Thumping – Chumba Wumba
- Lose Yourself – Eminem
- Remember The Name – Fort Minor
- Till I Collapse – Eminem
- Return to Innocence – Enigma
- O Fortuna – Carmina Burana
My Personal Favourites
- Orinoco Flow – Enya
- Only Time - Enya
- True to Your Heart – 98 degrees & Stevie Wonder
- Fly – Celine Dione
- Now We Are Free – Lisa Gerard
- When You Say Nothing At All – Ronan Keating
- New Day – Celine Dione
- One Day More – Les Miserables
- The Prayer – Celine Dione & Andrea Bocelli
- Nessun Dorma – Pavarotti *
- Time To Say Goodbye – Sarah Brightman & Andrea Boccelli *
* These 2 songs remind me of Paul Potts. And if you haven’t caught the story of this inspiring car phone salesman, check out here. Feel free to add any inspirational songs that you like to this list!
Disclaimer : The links point to external resources and I sincerely apologize if they contain scenes or comments you find deplorable. I also appreciate the fact that everyone will have their favourites and if none of the above are inspirational songs or motivational songs in your point of view, please accept my deepest regrets!
**Photo by Aubergene inspirational songs
Thank you for this amazing resource of songs Ellesse and thank you even more for linking to the Paul Potts story. I’ll be linking to both of these from my site in the near future.
Alex, thank you! Paul Potts’ little story never fail to bring out the goose pimples. It has reached out to everyone in the world with this simple message : Everyone, everyone can achieve their dreams.
As long as you dare to dream and dare to put it to action.
Inspiring.
Hi Ellese – you have yet again successfully put together a fine list. The video of Paul Potts is great. From what I understand, he even had a performance tour recently.
Cool to see that some of my favorites are on this list as well. Some of these songs are on my iPod now. “O Fortuna” and “Time to Say Goodbye” is in the same folder as Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” (Symph No. 9). I guess that’s why they call them the classics!
Al, the Paul Potts video is fantastic. My brother had watched it umpteen times. In fact it was through him that I got to know about Paul’s achievement.
Glad you liked the compilation! I tried to include the popular traditional motivational songs. But I do acknowledge the fact that different songs had different appeal to people. Oh, Symphony No 9 was on my original list too!
Great songs, Ellesse! When I take a long drive, I also need good music.
I also like “Turn the Beat Around” by Vicki Sue Robinson. Puts me in a good mood right away. Verdi’s “Va pensiero” from the opera Nabucco is also very stirring.
some great songs here ellesse thanks for taking the time to compile this.
i would have to add:
Search for the hero – M People
Superstar – Love Inc
Saints and Sinners – Paddy Casey (fabulous song)
Free fallin’ – Tom Petty (nothing like it driving along the mororway singing your heart out.
Orinoco Flow – Enya is an amazing song. I think almost every single one of her songs is great to design or think to.
@Kirsten, the vibes of ‘Turn the Beat Around’ is really infectious. Really gets you moving into action! Love the Verdi recommendation… It was one of the songs we sang when I was in the high school choir! Bring back fond memories…
@Steven, great songs, all of them. And I especially loved Free fallin’…
@Pinny, totally agree! Enya’s songs never fail to bring out some bright ideas. They were often used in personal development seminars & weddings over here too
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Everyone, thanks for introducing some great songs to me… good stuff. And for those who wants to listen to the new recommendations, just go to Youtube and search for the music video.
Keep the recommendations coming!
Hey, Ellesse you to good taste for songs.
Thank you for sharing and linking them to youtube
Nice job
We are the Champions!
Gamy
Great list Ellesse! Some of my favorites, too.
@Gamy, ah… we share the same tastes, do we?
@Alex, thank you… your comments never fail to warm my heart! Just like your articles…
Awesome list Ellesse! You sure do find some gem for us readers here at Goal Setting College
Hey Ritu, it’s my pleasure. Especially if it’s helpful to my readers!
Thanks! I needed these to get through the morning at work today. I’m now rocking out to “Beautiful Day”
Hey UncommonBlonde, thanks for popping over! Hope you enjoy the songs. Ah… I love BlogHer for bringing me new visitors!
i would like to suggest song from S Club 7, Bring It All Back. ^_^
Thanks Hanne for your contribution! Anyone else?
A lot of great motivational songs there. Another I frequently use is “Better Now” by Collective Soul.
AC, that’s one full of energy! Thanks for your suggestion!
Orinoco Flow was #1 in the UK when I was born; motivation for anyone! I suppose that makes me a spring chicken…
Don’t forget Beautiful World by Colin Hay!
Ben,
Oli, thanks for adding that song. A good one I’ve omitted!
If you don’t mind going back to the 80’s, might as well add the Greatest American Hero theme song or the lesser known Spikolli’s Theme from The Fast Times at Ridgemont High soundtrack. Also Neil Diamond did a 70s song tribute to Johnathan Livingston Seagul that’s pretty inspirational. I also like to play Queen’s Flash Gordon theme when I want to go on an ego trip or make fun of people who think they are the “Savior of the Universe!!” Being a Canadian myself, I can’t tollerate Celine Dion…my inspriation goes out the window when I hear her screaching.
Wow Frank, that’s some great introduction to the songs you’ve suggested! I’ll definitely check them out later on Youtube!…
And for Celine Dion, I’m really sorry if my listing of her songs have affected you in a way or another. I’ve tried to make the list as diversified as possible but I reckon that different people have different personal preferences, especially when it comes to something so moving such as songs or music. And I fully respect that!
Nonetheless, I sincerely thank you for dropping by and expressing your frank opinion
Really appreciate that!
You forgot the charles in charge theme
Thanks for your suggestion!
You should add Somewhere over the rainbow/what a wonderful world by IZ. A great song sung by a great man.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL-uL2M3xvM
You forgot to include “Start Me Up” by the Rolling Stones.
Wow, the Paul Potts video and story is incredible!
Looks like he’s touring the entire world this year. Wonderful.
Considering that you like Paul Potts, why aren’t any of his songs on the list? His CD titled “One Chance” has some wonderful songs on it, and his voice just can’t help but be inspirational. It is really hard to choose a favorite from his CD, but if I absolutely had to it would be “Nella Fantasia”.
BTW, he is still on tour, and will be touring worldwide until June.
@Neoxl, thanks for the link to the video! Israel must have been a inspirational personality! It’s a pity I didn’t get to know about his songs prior to that! Thanks for the great introduction.
@Denise, thanks for the kind reminder! Rolling Stones’ a classic too.
@Angela, yeah. He was not confident of himself, often a subject of bully when he was younger but that didn’t stop him from becoming one of the world’s greatest inspiration. Good stuff!
@TJ, I’m sorry to admit I didn’t buy his album **embarrassed**. In fact, if wasn’t for my brother who frequents youtube, I wouldn’t have heard about his amazing story. That’ being said, I’m glad you’ve done the work for us by introducing his songs. Will definitely check them out! Thanks TJ…
Thank you so much for this list. I’ll be returning again and again. It provided me with a great lift. You are an extremely capable list poster.
Hey Tom, thanks for your kind words! And I definitely welcome you to come back again and again!
you just can’t forget Everyday-Bon Jovi…
great song
Mithil, Thanks for the recommendation! Appreciate it!
Bobby Mcferrin – Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Shiny Happy People – R.E.M.
Enjoy.
Thanks anonymous for the 2 good songs!
believe-suzie mc neil
reallly gfood!
A great song is march on by Good Charlotte
Also beautiful day by U2
Great, great, great! I giggle at this and love it. I definitely will send this to Stumbleupon.
did you every hear of Keb Mo’s Let Your Light Shine? It’s great!
http://www.last.fm/music/Keb‘+Mo’/_/Let+Your+Light+Shine
all my best and greatness to you, your blog is awesome.
@Marie, Jordan thanks for your recommendations! Btw, Jordan, I like Beautiful day too, it’s on the list!
@Fawn Thank you for your kind words. I haven’t heard of Keb Mo’s song and the link you’ve sent broke. Can you send it again so that the other readers can listen to it?
Your YouTube link to Katrina and the waves is a dead one – you could replace it with this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eONhto0x_nI
@Iwn, thanks pal! I fixed the link. Thanks for your heads up, I managed to fix a couple of other links that’s not working. Hmm.. that’s the problem when you link up to external sites. You won’t know if the link will be taken down or things like that…
Queen has to be one of the most inspirational bands of all time. I Want To Break Free is about as good as it gets for firing me up. I also find Def Leppard music inspirational, especially pour some sugar on me and photograph isn’t bad either.
I’ve listened ~20 and so far the only one which I knew before and inspires me to continue working is Bon Jovi
Can anyone suggest me anything like its my life?
Thanks for sharing the world best information and inspiral information upto now.
how about my favorite “You’re the voice” by John Farnham
Wow. For enlightening this insulated American to Paul Potts alone, I stumbled you a nice thumbs up!
Thank you for this!
@Web News Haha, I’m glad you like the “It’s my life”. Everyone would’ve different tastes and pref so, feel free to voice your opinions. I’m not sure if I knew another good song like “It’s My Life”. I’m glad to open it to the floor!
@Mike Thanks for your kind words!
@Hutch Oops, sorry for missing that out!
@52 Faces Thanks for the stumble! Paul Pott’s a wonderful inspiration that has touched everyone from all parts of the world. I’m glad you liked it…
I would recommend “I Don’t Want To Stop” by Ozzy Osbourne.
little river band – playing to win
awesome! Thanks so much for this list! and especially for linking them to the songs themselves!
@Wyvern, you’re welcome! Sometimes, you remember the tune but can’t recall what’s the title of the song. I hope I managed to reconcile that by linking up to the songs…
Hi, Thanks for this list.
My favorite is “The Power of The Dream”. The lyrics really inspire and motivate me. Check this small excerpt out :
“Feel the flame forever burn…..”
“There’s so much strength in all of us
Every woman child and man
It’s the moment that you think you can’t
You’ll discover that you can”
You also forgot R. Kelly’s ‘The World’s Greatest’.
The link of No. 6, I’ve got the power, is expired.
@Fransesco Thanks for your recommendations! I love that part of the lyrics… so true isn’t it? You discover you can!
@Anthony I wish I could cover all the great motivational songs in this list. But well, preferences differ and of course, new songs are continuously added so keep the recommendations coming! Thanks for your addition to the list. I really love that song!…
@Youcc Thanks, I’ve fixed it and other links that’s not working. Gee, that’s the problem when you’re linking to external sites.
definately this is a MUST HAVE for top 40 motivational songs
Rise against – Give it all
no one can say they hate that song it is inspirational and motivational
Great list!
I just have one song that I have found as one that will keep you refreshed and motivated that is relatively new on the scene…
“One Step At A Time” by Jordin Sparks
Great song and great beat
and the star wars theme!
Great list of songs
Uploading them all on my ipod now.
Another one to add to the list is the theme song from “Greatest American Hero” (Believe it or not) by Joey Scarbury.
TYVM for the list of info — and what more — for the Paul Potts thing. I hadn’t seen that before —————- indescribably amazing.
sorry guys if i was depressed that list of music would send me suicidal
I pride myself on having an ecletic tast in music here’s wehat I would recommend:
circles: joe satriani
from the banks of green willow: george butterworth
A type: Airteck
Like a maniac: Sharky vs Clsm
Nessun Dorma: Pavarotti
and finally:
metamorphosis: High contrast
let me know what you think!
@God, Colin, nerd, thanks for your recommendations. I’m sure all of us would check them out!
@wolf yeah, Paul Potts’ story just told us anything is possible!
@chris I’m sorry the list of songs made you suicidal if you’re depressed… I agree with you that everyone’s tastes in music is different. But that diversity is what made humankind so fascinating, isn’t it? Thanks for your recommendations. I’ll definitely check them out. Hey, you know something? Nessun Dorma: Pavarotti is common on our lists
I love all the songs on the list, especially your personal favorites. Beautiful!
Did you hear about the guy who sang opera on America’s Got Talent? He won the show and has a similar sound to Paul Potts and Pavarotti.
His name is Neal E Boyd and has a beautiful voice and natural talent. His website is: http://www.nealeboyd.com/
Another motivational/inspirational song is Clay Aiken’s Grace of God off his new album, On My Way Here.
@Debbie Thanks. It’s interesting how much public opinions can differ! I haven’t heard about Neal yet so thanks for the link to his website! All these case studies just goes to prove, if you dare to dream, you can make it a reality!
Thanks for the recommendation… I love Clay Aiken’s voice!
I was searching for some inspiring content to add to our new Tweetworks group “TweetYourInspiration” and found your great list! Congrats and I hope you stop by http://www.tweetworks.com/groups/view/TweetYourInspiration and make your tweets count more than 140 characters! Have a great day
john mayer -say is a good song.give a try.
Great List!
I use alot of those songs when working out or just a general pick me up!
Thats a seriously Great list you’ve got there, Good Job!
All of You should try Divenire, by Ludovico Einaudi. It ain’t a Song but an Instrumental Composition. But if Chariots of Fire makes the list, this has to as well.
I just love those rainbow of color smoke plumes in the post pic!
I recommend Alphabeat, really uplifting and great music.
Especially their song “Fascination”.
You can find it on YouTube
Thank you so much for your recommendations, i will def check out these songs…what i really came to say was thank you for the Paul Potts link.
He truly is an inspiration, i saw him on Oprah and i had goosebumps listening to his voice, not so much the song but his voice is so uplifting, it brings a tear listening to his story and his songs…so thank you for that.
@Alexandra thanks for your reference. I’m sure those who’re looking for inspiration would love to join your tweets
@Akshay, Antoreep, Dan Thanks for your recommendation! I’ll definitely check it out. If there’s really one thing I love about this post, is the great flood of sharings of great inspirational songs among the readers. Keep them coming!
@AndrewA72 Looks like we’ve got some common preferences for music. It feels real great to find someone of the same interests…
@The Fitness Diva gee, someone told me he liked the pic too. You can really find some great gems in Flickr!
@Terese If you liked that video, you must check out my motivational videos list
My favorite motivationnal son is God Bless America
Some nice inspirational titles to listen to here, here is one of my personal favourites: Guano Apes – Open Your Eyes
This song increases my energy level tenfold for the 3mins that it goes for
Just to say thanks for supplying information about these songs alot of them i knew to hear but didn’t know there name or who sang them!!
So thank you!
Oh and also i don’t know if it’s classified as a song but i downloaded the new zealand rugby team doing the haka and it really gets me going every time i play it!!
And alot of the music in the film braveheart gets me going but that could just be because im scotish!!:)
@Brandon Wonderful!
@Wayne Thanks for the recommendation. There’re also some great hits recommended by some of the commenters which are also great. Do remember to check them out too.
@Bradley You’re most welcome! Everyone’s favourites is bound to be different some way. Some of them are moulded by the things we see and sometimes the way/background we’re brought up with. Haven’t seen the movie Braveheart but I’ve sure heard good reviews on that!
Very cool list thank you!!
I love Fort Minors song : the hard way, pumps me up
same with kanye west’s song love lock down remix
AJ Kumar
Wow – some good suggestions here. I am more of the inspirational variety like the songs sung by Paul Potts and Andrea Bocelli. I also did not know about Neal E. Boyd and I am so glad you told me about him, Debbie!! What a beautiful voice!
But I love country and not many songs are listed here – how about the collaboration between Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles and Jon BonJovi – Who Says You Can’t Go Home…and I love Trace Adkin’s “You’re Gonna Miss This” and Kenny Chesney’s “Don’t Blink” and “You Save Me”.
Good list, one correction, its lose yourself, not loose yourself.
You’re forgetting Dreams by Van Halen. Should be top of the list.
@Laurel Sorry about missing the country music. I know too little about them so thanks for your recommendations! One thing’s for sure, both of us are into angelic voices like Paul and Andrea
@Mystic Thanks pal, corrected this.
@Ross I must’ve missed out that one. Thanks for the heads up!
Thanks for the effort into this great journey of uplifting each other! I’ve been listening to Jimmy Demers “Dream a little” album & the songs are really inspiring in keeping my dreams alive. Hope you enjoy it too.
thanks to you…
i’d finished my project using this website…
i’m researching for the inspirational songs…
@PJ you’re most welcomed! I’m glad to be of help
savage garden Affirmation
check it out
Hi Darren, I checked this one out thru You tube & it’s really good! Good lirics to keep anyone uplifted! Thanks!
Does anyone remember an inspirational song that was a big hit awhile back where the words were spoken instead of sung ? It was sung by a male with background music ?
another great song is
rkelly-worlds greatest
these are rely good but the best inspirational song for me is Linkin Park ‘Faint’ its the best evrytime i lisen!!
How about the all-time great moto song….
Sounds Of Blackness “Optimistic”
Gr8 job Ellesse … i really admire you for this list
@Darren & Selvan Affirmations’ a great song, no doubt about it!
@Bruce Hmmm… not that I know of. Anyone else, do help Bruce if you can!
@Moman Linkin Park’s another great band!
@Rashad I’ve really gotta check that song out!
@Akki Thank you so much. Credit should really go to the singers for inspiring people with their voices! I’m just compiling it
Wow nice List, absolutely inspirational !!
Thank you so much Ellesse.
Great Work.
I would like to add some too if you dont mind =D
- Eagles’ Hotel California
- Beatles’ Here comes the Sun
- Creed’s With Arms Wide Open
- AeroSmith’s I dont wanna miss a thing
- Missy Higgins’ Steer
- 1927’s If I Could..
- Rolling Stones’ Paint it Black
- Christina Aguilera’s Beautiful
- Enrique Iglesia’s Escape
- Daryl Braithwaite’s The Horses
- Mariah & Boyz 2 Men’s One Sweet Day
- U2 & Mary J Blige’s One
- Joshua Kadison’s Beautiful in my Eyes & Jessie
- Marvin Gaye’s Stand by Me
- Robbie’s Better Man ( I’m still working on it =/ )
>< Just to name a few…
Plus all your other ones too
Thanks again
I’d say Youth Gone Wild, salve to The Grind by Skid Row and Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bob McFarrin.
Feeling Good by Nina Simone or the Muse version too.
Born To Be Wild by Steppenwolf \o/
The Final Countdown and Flames by Europe.
We’re Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister
THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your list was really helpful for my school project for a book! I <3 R.Kelly! He’s so awesome and so is “I believe I can fly”! THANKS AGAIN!
I recomended ….When the world ends – Dave Matthews Band….:)
Have Fun, Go Mad
I think Dreamer-Chris Brown can be added as well as Something Special-Colbie Caillat
I think the spoken song that the one guy is thinking of is called “Always Wear Sun Screen” By Baz Luhrman
I recently played: Black Eyed Peas “Where Is The Love?” And, the Hollies, “He Ain’t Heavy,” and “Break My Stride” by Matthew Wilder
Trying to help Bruce
I could well be wrong but the song maybe the one about wearing Sunscreen by Baz Luhrmann – Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen).
Hope this is the right one
I think that you should add “Hawks Chesney – I Am The One And Only” to the list
I think Eminem – When I’m Gone must be added to the list
Hi Chow..
I want to add
Ricky Martin : The cup of Life
Celine Dion : A New day has come
Thanks for putting up such a topic. I was searching in the net for inspiring music pieces and chanced on this collection. I am downloading them.
thanks
V
http://www.maniacworld.com/are-you-going-to-finish-strong.html
ABOVE IS THE LINK I SEEK INSPIRATION FROM…
GOD BLESS ALL THE MIGHTY HEARTS N MAKE THE REST, MIGHTY. AMEN!
Holy cow, great bunch of songs! Daryl Braithwaite is amazing! I love his “One Summer” as well.
These are a few of the songs which are real “pick me ups” for me:
This Side - Nickel Creek
One Summer – Daryl Braithwaite
In My Life – Matt Scannell (of Vertical Horizon)
Over My Head – The Fray
Save it for Later – Splender
Gotta Be – Des’ree
Bittersweet Symphony – The Verve
Hold On – Wilson Phillips
I Believe – Yolanda Adams
Live out Loud – Steven Curtis Chapman
On a High – Duncan Sheik
You Get What You Give – The New Radicals
I cant beleive Dare you to move by Switchfoot isn’t on this list… Its THE most amazingly inspiring song I’ve ever heard.
The climb-miley cyrus, is another inspirational song(:
just saying, check it out.
Thank you, Thank you for great collection of 40 songs you have put together.
I am enjoying and share with others.
Thank You again.
My personal fav at the moment is Nickleback – If today was your last day.
Personally a very inspirational song for me….. Makes me just want to live live to the full
Great list except the FUCKING ASS HO TERRIBLE ASS ARTIST CELENE DION
thanks for the awesome reference… If YOU HAVENT HEARD…. Nothing Compares 2 u by the coconutz its a great song in Hawaiian
A few of my favourite songs to listen to are:
Together we are one – Delta Goodrem
The Power of the dream – Celine Dion
Magic – Flo Rida
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell (from REMEMBER THE TITANS FILM)
The worlds greatest – R. Kelly (from ALI the movie)
Born to try – Delta Goodrem
Be strong – Delta Goodrem
What about me – shannon noll
Three Flights Up – Yellowcard
@All Thanks folks! I’m overwhelmed by the feedback of this post. However, do keep your suggestions coming so that it will help the others who’re looking for good motivational songs! Also, please forward this list (and Goal Setting College) to your friends and family who might need some inspiration.
Thank you so much!
Great list, but where’s Lee Ann Womack’s “I Hope You Dance?” I’d also like to add:
Bon Jovi- Livin’ On A Prayer
The Pretenders- I’ll Stand By You
O.A.R.-This Town
The Five Stairsteps- Ooh Child
Van Halen- Jump
USA for Africa- We Are The World
Journey- Don’t Stop Believin’
Dio- Rainbow in the Dark
Steve Earle- Someday
and this may be a lil heavy and stripper-esque(no offense), but Scorpion’s “Rock You Like A Hurricane” gets me in the first three seconds… then again, so does every Bon Jovi song and most 80’s songs.
Avril Lavigne – Keep Holding On
another one of my favourites:
Waiting on the World to Change – John Mayer
Great songs here, but I can’t believe not one person said “Right Now” by Van Halen!!
Kelly Clarskons- Breakaway
Martina McBride-For the Girls
Savage Garden – Animals
I know I have more… I just can’t think of any now
@All Thanks guys and girls, please keep the good recommendations coming
good charlotte’s hold on is very inspirational as well
These are great, I would include Martina McBride’s new song ‘Ride’ as well, it always keeps me in a great mood.
When there is nothing
it seems that space is the only thing that exists
there is only void
and a meaningness to to void
there is only silence
there is only the invisible
there are no emotions no sorrow
no grief, sadness or joy
there is no physical existance,
there is just nothing
But there is still the presence of God
Lucija Petricevic, 31 Portland
My world is falling apart, I cannot visit my friends, my father died
i could not go to his funeral, I am sich with some infection
I miss my dog, my friends
so music always help
Music is god’s way of showing us that love and healing can come
from a instrument or a vibration.
The World’s Greatest
By R Kelly
You should add Against All Odds by Phil Collins
what about some of the beatle’s songs they are very inspirational
Check out Rod Stewart-Forever Young.
The original video is on youtube.
Enjoy!
definitely up up & away by kid cudi is inspirational
Wow ! Thanks for collating and producing it and linking it with you tube…
Good job, keep it up
Great choices and very eclectic mix of music taste… but all motivational and inspirational nonetheless. I will try to compile the complete list including all the suggestions and create a SINGLE downloadable zipped MP3 for all to share.
Hope my bandwidth is up to it.
@All Keep the suggestions coming!
@Damien Although that’s a good idea, I’m not sure if there are any copyrights infringement though. For those who’re keen to get the mp3s, Amazon is a relatively reasonably priced place to purchase them.
thanks man that was really wonderful
Westlife – I Have a Dream
Sweet yet motivating… Don’t u think so?
Good to see one of my fave MJ tunes making the list – Man in the Mirror. Nice list…
Mike
Great list! However, I’m supprised that ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ didn’t make it to the list… Some other good songs would be: Get Organ-ized (Boston)
Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder) and Song 2 (Blur)
I think I like to add “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts. It always pick me up when I’m feeling down.
What A Feeling by Irene Cara!!!
Weezer – Island in the Sun… always gets me in a good mood.
Awesome collection. Featured in http://inspiry.tumblr.com with the free playable playlist of the 40 songs.
I really like the songs listed, thanks everyone! Some of my favorites are:
- “Good Vibrations” by Marky Mark
- “Up” by Shania Twain
-”Hero” by Mariah Carey
-”Truly, Madly, Deeply” by Savage Garden
-”I’ll Be” by Reba Mcentire
-”Blessed” and ” The Gift” by Martina Mcbride
Have a great day and thank you for sharing! Gone to check out some tunes now…smiles!
@Everyone Hmm… I find myself repeating this “keep the suggestions coming.. “, “Thanks!”. I guess nothing can replace my immense gratitude for all who’ve made this article a trove of wonderful motivational songs collection!
@Chaunux Wow, thanks for the efforts put in! Appreciate that
Great list! I’ve got a lot of those to listen almost daily. I also have some songs which are definitely worth listening (I think):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJW8×31NPqc (Antoine Clamaran – Gold (Hakimakli Radio Edit))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqVJz5_ceCA (Athena Cage – All Or Nothing)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYeDsa4Tw0c (Vangelis – Conquest of Paradise)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4tD8dy9Reg&feature=fvst (Madonna – Ray of light)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyly3JtXoy4 (Ace of Base – Beautiful Life)
First video just got deleted… Here’s another link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4t9ikkr42U
Hey Ellesse great songs!
My exams are goin on n ur compilation really helped.
Also consider ‘Die Another Day’
thnx
Black Eyed Peas -”I’ve got a feeling” is great for inspiration..
Creed – “Rain” for washing away past issues in your life…
Kristina Debarge – Future Love
Where is Blackbird?
Blackbird is so inspierational it should top everything on those charts. When you need some help or reinforcement, this is the song to listen to!
So come on!
It is a Great Collection.
But please Don’t forget to Add these as well.
1. I got a Name – Jim Croce
2. Let it Ride – Bachman Turner Overdrive
3. No Matter What : Boyzone
4. Rise Up – Jabba
5. Don’t Give it up – Bryan Adams
6. Here I am – Bryan Adams
30. Turn the Beat Around – Vicki Sue Robinson
31. Search of the Hero – M People
32. Superstar – Love Inc
33. Saints and Sinners – Paddy Casey (Fabulous Song)
34. Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty (Too Fabulous)
35. Va Pensiero – Verdi
36. Bring it Back – S Club 7
37. Better Now – Collective Soul
38. Beautiful World – Colin Hay
39. The Greatest American Hero / Spikolli – The Fast Times at Ridgemont High soundtrack
40. Greatest American Hero – Joey Scarbury
41. Song Name Unknown(Tribute to Johnathan Livingston Seagul) -Neil Diamond
42. Queen’s Flash Gordon Theme
43. Charge Theme – Charles
44. Rainbow – IZ
45. What a wonderful world – IZ
46. Start me up – Rolling Stones
47. Nella Fantasia (One Chance) – Paul Potts
48. Everyday – Bon Jovi
49. Don’t Worry be Happy – Bobby Mcferrin
50. Shiny Happy People – REM
51. Believe – Suzie mc neil
52. March – Good Charlotte
53. Let your Light Shine – Keb Mo
54. I want to Break free – Queen
55. Pour some sugar on me – Def Leppard
56. Photograph – - Def Leppard
57. I Don’t Want to Stop – Ozzy Osbourne
58. Playing to Win – Little river
59. Power of Dream – Celine Dione
60. Rise against – Give it all
61. One Step at a time – Jordon Sparks
62. Circles – Joe satriani
63. From the Banks of Green Willow – George Butterworth
64. A type – Airteck
65. Like a maniac – Sharky vs Clsm
66. Nessun Dorma – Pavarotti
67. Metamorphosis – High Contrast
68. Grace of God (On my way here) – Clay Aiken
69. Say – John Mayer
70. Divenire – Ludovico Einaudi
71. Fascination – Alphabeat
72. God Bless America
73. Open your Eyes – Guano Apes (Good Number)
74. The Hard Way – Fort Minors
75. Pump me Up – Fort Minors
76. Love lock Down remix – Kanye West
77. Dreams – Van Halen
78. Who says you can’t go home – Bon Jovi and Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles.
79. You’re Gonna Miss this – Trace Adkin
80. Don’t Blink – Kenny Chesney
81. You Save me – Kenny Chesney
82. Dream a Little (Complete Album) – Jimmy Demers
83. World’s Greatest – R Kelly
84. Faint -Linkin Park
85. Sounds of Blackness – Optimistic (Not sure which one is the Album/Song )
86. Youth Gone wild – Skid Row
87. Salve to the Grind – Skid Row
88. Feeling Good – Nina Simone
89. The Final Countdown – Europe
90. Flames – Europe
91. We’re not gonna take it – Twisted Sister
92. When the world ends – Dave Matthew’s Band
93. Dreamer-Chris Brown
94. Something Special – Colbie Caillat
95. Break My Stride – Matthew Wilde
96. He Ain’t Heavy – Hollies
97. I Am The One And Only – Hawks Chesney
98. When I am Gone – Eminem
99. This Side- Nickel Creek
100. Hold On – Wilson Phillips
101. Dare you to move – Switchfoot
102. Climb – miley cyrus
103. One Summer– Daryl Braithwaite
104. In My Life – Matt Scannell (of Vertical Horizon)
105. Over My head – The Fray
106. Save it for Later – Splender
107. Gotta Be – Des’ree
108. Bittersweet Symphony – The Verve
109. I Believe – Yolanda Adams
110. Live out Loud – Steven Curtis Chapman
111. On a High – Duncan Sheik
112. You get what you Give – The New Radicals
113. If today was your last day – Nickleback
114. Nothing Compares 2 u – The Coconutz
115. Together we are one – Delta Goodrem
116. Magic – Flo Rida
117. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell (from REMEMBER THE TITANS FILM)
118. The worlds greatest – R. Kelly (from ALI the movie)
119. Born to try – Delta Goodrem
120. Be strong – Delta Goodrem
121. What about me – shannon noll
122. Three Flights Up – Yellowcard
123. Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
124. I’ll Stand By You – The Pretenders
125. This Town – O.A.R
126. Ooh Child – The Five Stairsteps
127. Jump – Van Halen
128. We Are The World – USA for Africa
129. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
130. Rainbow in the Dark – Dio
131. Someday – Steve Earle
132. Keep Holding On – Avril Lavigne
133. Waiting on the World to Change – John Mayer
134. Right Now” by Van Halen
135. Kelly Clarskons- Breakaway
136. Hold on – Charlotte
137. Against All Odds – Phil Collins
138. Forever Young – Rod Stewart
139. Up Up – kid cudi
140. Away – kid cudi
141. I Have a Dream – Westlife
142. Don’t Stop Believin (Good Song)
143. Get Organ-ized (Boston)
144. Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder)
145. Song 2 (Blur)
146. My Wish – Rascal Flatts
147. What A Feeling by Irene Cara
148. Weezer – Island in the Sun
149. When my time comes – Linkin Park
150. Forget the wrong that I’ve done – Linkin Park
151. Leave out all the rest – Linkin Park
152. Ray of light – Madonna
153. Gold (Hakimakli Radio Edit) – Antoine Clamaran
154. All Or Nothing – Athena Cage
155. Beautiful Life – Ace of Base
156. Future Love – Kristina Debarge
157. Blackbird
And of cource My favorites
1. I got a Name – Jim Croce
2. Let it Ride – Bachman Turner Overdrive
3. No Matter What : Boyzone
4. Rise Up – Jabba
5. Don’t Give it up – Bryan Adams
6. Here I am – Bryan Adams
7. Die Another – Day Madonna
All the Readers of this Blog.
Please find you songs in the list
And Ellesse it would be great if you could update the website by putting these songs in the “Other Recommendations” List.
@Ajay Thanks for your awesome contributions! Really really appreciate it! I probably won’t add another list to this post as there are already a lot of sites already offering similar recommendations. Besides you’ve indeed done everyone a great favor by posting these recommendations. Great picks!
yess!! you put MJ there. I love MJ. all his songs are there — in every mood that i have.
Best Songs
i completely agree with this list i have one addition: Wont Back Down by Tom Petty. or Standing outside the Fire by Garth Brooks
Sorry thought of another couple songs. Hope by faith Evans Where is the love by Black Eyed peas and Everythings gonna be alright by Bob Marley, also remixed by Naughty by Nature. A very inspirational group is Braille (not the Religous Braille the rap group)
For Good from Wicked the musical is also very beautiful and powerful.
One moment in time – Whitney Houston
Brothers in arms – Dire Straits
Hero – Mariah Carey
Get up Stand up – Bob Marley
Lots of others but this should do.
It’s “LOSE Yourself” not “LOOSE Yourself”. Loose is the opposite of tight.
@AJ Thanks for highlighting! I’ve corrected it.
Hey Ellesse! I love the list, and I really enjoy your favourites! So, I thought I’d share with you some of my own:
McFadden and Whitehead – Aint No Stopping Us Now
The Fray – You Found Me
Guns and Roses – Welcome to The Jungle
If Today Was Your Last Day- Nickelback
Average Superheroes- SmashMouth
Hero- Nickelback
We Weren’t Born To Follow- Bon Jovi
Superman Tonight- Bon Jovi
“in the air tonight needs to be on here
thank you for this great list..you had help me to start on my theses..
You should add,
One day- Matisyahu
Inspirational song that talks about a world wide vision that may become a reality…
Thanks for the great list!
till i collapse by eminem, on of the best rap inspirational songs ever, kept me going when i want to give up
‘believe in me’ by demi lovato is very inspirational and ‘beautiful’ by bethany dillon is too… those songs make you feel good about yourself. ‘face up’ by lights helps you move on with life and understand you are not the only one going through some sort of issue
another good stuff : “Far and Away” by Enya
Or “Human Being” by Van Hallen
Thanks for sharing these songs guys and great job Ellesse! this is a really great site! I also like unwritten, very liberating. Songs from the broadway play RENT inspires me too. SEASONS OF LOVE, NO DAY BUT TODAY.
We always sing the PROUD Song of Heather Small in our company’s fellowship nights. very nice!
You can also include JUST STAND UP, GOLD, FAME, SHACKLES, ALL I WANNA DO -SHERYL CROW, RUN THIS TOWN, EMPIRE STATE OF MIND. They are feel-good music!
I also love HAKUNA MATATA, i even got a tattoo of a symbol that represents it.
Thank you so much for this list. I made an inspirational mix cd for a friend’s “bucket list” (meaning live life to the fullest) party. Now I’m working on volume two.
Suggestions (ironically several with similar titles)
When You Wish Upon a Star, by NSYNC
Wishing on a Star, by Beyonce
Beautiful, by Christina Aguilera
Beautiful, by Bethany Dillon
Live Like You Were Dying, by Tim McGraw
Live Like We’re Dying, by Kris Allen
For Good, by Kristin Chenowith (Broadway songtrack of Wicked)
Walk the Walk, by Poe
a little correction from me, it isn’t ” far & away” by enya, but Book of Days by enya from ” far & away” soundtrack film
I definately think Green Day’s “Good Riddance” should be on here!
Another inspirational song by Antoine Clamaran: http://artists.letssingit.com/antoine-clamaran-lyrics-reach-for-the-stars-8jvj4ds There’s a video on the page with the song.
NOBODY MENTIONED MJ’s ‘KEEP THE FAITH’.
Hello…
Thank you so much for the wonderful post.
I just want to post here my recommendation for motivational songs too:
FIGHT A GOOD FIGHT – Truimph
HAKUNA MATATA- Timu and Pumba
NEVER LET HER SLIP AWAY – Andrew Gold (Highly recommended to lift the spirit..lol )
@Everyone Thanks all, I’m really humbled by the response to this article. Please accept my greatest appreciation! Oh yeah, keep the recommendations flowing
Thanx for this great recommendations. I needed something to cheer myself up and I found you guyz. My gal ditched me badly and I was on the verge of committing suicide when you appeared as saviour. Thanx a ton. I would like to add some more songs to your list.
1. Imagine – John Lennon
2. Let it be – Beatles
3. Time of your life – Green Day
4. One – Creed
5. Blowin’ in the wind – Bob Dylan
6. Winds of change – Scorpions
7. Stairway to heaven – Led Zeppelin
@Pratik Oh, please take care! Life isn’t a bed of roses but don’t ever give up on it! I’m glad this article helped to reignite your passion for life! Embrace & cherish it, it’s awesome!
definately add phil collins- in the air tonight…. amazing song to get you focused and concentrated… so inspiring.
I love One Day More! That is a great song!
Dear Ellesse,
I look at the first song and i see eye og the tiger so I knew this was legit and just what I was looking for thank you for turning a crummy day into a great one.
I love “Strong” by Johanna:
http://lnk.ms/4gvd0
http://www.johannasings.com!
Thank you, I will getting these songs, here are some of my favourites
jenefer rush – the power of love
ain’t no sushine shawn smith
feel allright – david rolfe
amazing grace – elvis presl;ey and others
i want to know what love is – drivetime
and susan boyles song I dreamed a dream
i;m so excited – the pointer sisters
take a chance on me – abba
light my fire and california dreaming- jose feliciano
your the best thing that ever happened to me Gladys Knight
This is a beautiful list of songs.
I would suggest:
Differently – Cassie Davis
Taking Chances- Celine Dion
The Horses- Daryl Braithwaite
My Childhood Bed- Errol Gray (Very clever australian balladeer)
Cant work No Longer – The Flood…. I love this song…
You found me – The fray
The Power of Love – Huey Lewis and the News (BACK TO THE FUTURE)
Fingerprints – katy Perry (will never be a single but beautifully written/executed)
You set me free – Michelle Branch (on the disney movie ICE PRINCESS)
FLoat on – Modest Mouse
Our time now – Plain white t’s
The Way you make me feel – Ronan Keating and Bryan adams
Lift- Shannon Noll
I can wait forever – Simple Plan
Someday Someday – Thirsty Merc
Hey Soul Sister – Train
and my favourite: Perfect by Vanessa Amorosi
This is a beautiful list of songs.
I would suggest:
Differently – Cassie Davis
Taking Chances- Celine Dion
The Horses- Daryl Braithwaite
My Childhood Bed- Errol Gray (Very clever australian balladeer)
Cant work No Longer – The Flood…. I love this song…
You found me – The fray
The Power of Love – Huey Lewis and the News (BACK TO THE FUTURE)
Fingerprints – katy Perry (will never be a single but beautifully written/executed)
You set me free – Michelle Branch (on the disney movie ICE PRINCESS)
FLoat on – Modest Mouse
Our time now – Plain white t’s
The Way you make me feel – Ronan Keating and Bryan adams
Lift- Shannon Noll
I can wait forever – Simple Plan
Someday Someday – Thirsty Merc
Hey Soul Sister – Train
and my favourite: Perfect by Vanessa Amorosi (even better live!)
Great list! I was making my own list of inspirational songs and your post reminded me of all the ones I’d missed. If you don’t mind, I’m providing a link on my new blog back to this post. My blog is all about inspiration so yours fits right in!
site:
klaracu.blogspot.com
Thankkkkk youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu very inspirational
Nice collection of songs.
if you would love some really good music, hears the mother load:
and yes, they are all by Bear McCreary (a relatively new and unknown Canadian artist)
1. Diaspora Oratorio (my second best favorite of all)
2. Wander My Friends
3. Colonial Anthem
4. Grand Old Lady
5. The Heart of The Sun (my personal favorite of all)
6. So Much Life
7. An Easterly View
Look these songs up youtube to hear them, Bear McCreary has become very popular now a days.
i really love the songs you gave,nowadays ppl listen to so much crap and it doesn’t make any sense at all but all i listen to is inspirational music because it keeps me going
Your List is remarkably similar to mine.
thank you really an inspirational place like to share “song inside “by ethan lipton
wish you all peace harmony laughter and love
listen to: Cant stop from the red hot chili pepers! a really nice song
Wow, awesome collection look to this video not song but i like it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO4tIrjBDkk (Al Pacino’s Inspirational Speech)
what about hearts on fire???
I’m suprised that Paul Stanley – Live to Win isn’t here. It’s one of the best
Great list of motivational songs. Just what I was looking for. Thanks for taking the time to post them all. Another motivational song I really like is: Another one bites the dust, by Queen.
“Sweet Victory” David Glen Eisley.
I know Spongebob did it, but it’s a really good song
I like the list of songs but I would add a few songs to the list like…
1.change=carrie underwood
2. dreams=Alysha Antonino
3.One Shining Moment – Luther Vandross
5.The Power of the Dream – Celine Dion
So no one thought of the Greatest love of all? Ok then. Firstly not only would Whitney Houston buy and sell Enya she has the best vocal ability (in her hey day) then all of them. The New York Times wrote that “Houston sings it with a forceful directness that gives its message of self-worth an astounding resonance and conviction” and called the song a compelling assertion of spiritual devotion, black pride, and family loyalty, all at once.Rolling Stone wrote that as the song builds, Houston “slowly pours on the soul, slips in some churchy phrasing, holds notes a little longer and shows off her glorious voice.”
Patrick Bateman: It’s hard to choose a favorite among so many great tracks, but “The Greatest Love of All” is one of the best, most powerful songs ever written about self-preservation, dignity. Its universal message crosses all boundaries and instills one with the hope that it’s not too late to better ourselves. Since, Elizabeth, it’s impossible in this world we live in to empathize with others, we can always empathize with ourselves. It’s an important message, crucial really. And it’s beautifully stated on the album.
“Get Back Up” –TobyMac. So inspirational. I try to listen to it every morning!(:
I absolutely enjoyed readin the list & am familiar with most songs.
If I may make a suggestion, it would be to please creat a page or a list of all the suggestions made by people thru the comments ( I had a hard time reading the comments just to find the name of the song, and name of the artist).
i would also like to suggest the song Just Stand Up- by various artists ( not sure if somebody else has mentioned it already )
hey i really love the band Dispatch:) I think the best song is the general- i dont know if its inspirational but i know all the words, a catchy lil song. i love and thought i’d share!
thanks, love the list! i’ll save this link for later.
<3
I like Fort Minor- Remember the name and Eminem Till I collapse also, didnt see those.
I’m looking to make an inspirational playlist for my boyfriend who’s working hard at trying to turn his life round. I loe most of the songs on here but here are some more that really speak to me.
1. What makes you different (makes you beautiful) by the Backstreet Boys
2. Dancing in the Moonlight by TopLoader (the whole vibe of the song never fails to put me in a good mood).
3. Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts
4. At the Cross by Hillsong
5. Lean on me by Kirk Franklin
Please listen to these songs and the message they’re portraying, it’s truly beautiful =)
Destiny’s Child – Survivor
Tina Turner – Simply The Best
Wim Mertens – Often A Bird
Awesome list, thank you.
hey, i wanted to suggest a song…Beautiful, from Eminem. It’s great if you need to feel good about yourself!
thanks for the awesome list. lloved it!
Ellesse . Ajay .. you made my day. What a beautiful list of songs. Thanks a lot.
My Personal Fav
wasted years- iron maiden
I Believe I Can Fly – R. Kelly
When I am gone – eminem
I am not afraid – eminem
Coldplay – Viva la vida
Hello there – Love this page – thanks so much for all the song suggestions! I’ve made a list of them to check out later!
I have two of my favourite really feel-good inspiring songs that i’d love to share:
“Stand Up for the Champions” by Right Said Fred
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX79kGy69sU
and
“Rise Up” sung by Australian Idol Top 12 from 2003
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyrrIOKZhJI
hope you enjoy!
Susan Graham
http://www.liberty2live.com.au
http://www.youtube.com/user/liberty2live
http://www.liberty2live.blogspot.com
i would only add sarah mclachlan angel
Thanks for this. One of my personal favourites is Michael Jackson’s Keep The Faith. Very inspiring!
Cheers.
Bryan Adams- We gonna Win
Drops of Jupiter-train
100 years-five for fighting
Youth of the nation —-P>O>D
Greetings and Thank for this
I¨M PIANIST AND MUSICAL PRODUCER, TO SERVE,SPREAD THE WORD,THAT I WILL THANK YOU
this page is great, thanks.
suggestions are Beautiful by Christina Agulilara (sp?)
and Tonight’s gonna be a Good Night by Black Eyed Peas
When I See You Smile – John Waite
All Fired Up Pat Benetar
Days Like These Asia
Almost anything from Queen (Hammer to Fall, Breakthru, The Show Must Go On, One Vision, Princes of the Universe, Flash)
where is justin bieber – baby, luv u justin!!!
People, as one, not seperate, all races will change one day to one. Not two not three, just one… believers of all kind… just look at the these two songs they will change you. Handlebars by Flobots and Rise- Flobots
This song will keep you going no matter what. I can walk on water I can fly by Basshunter.
hi, can you help me to come up with a title to a radio program that talks about the inspirational story….you can email me..tnx a lot…
@Everyone Anyone help Rosemarie out? I’ve ran out of ideas!
though some would lynch me for it, I’ll say…
Nessun Dorma by Placido Domingo beats Pavarotti’s version hands down
Millions of thanks…
Leonard Cohen- Hallelujah
good riddence was written to be sarcastic (i hope you had the time of your life)
Céline DION ! Please –> no final E
Thank you for this post, I’ve found a lot a pieces of music I loved without knowing what they were called ^w^ Now I’ve found them thanks to you !
Some other songs that always make me smile :
-Island in the sun (”Hip hip”) – Weezer
-Beautiful Soul – Jesse McCartney
-La vie en rose – Louis Armstrong
-No Tomorrow – Orson
-Let’s spend the night together – Rollingstones
-Surfing USA – Beach Boys
-Walk on the wild side – Lou Reed
-Daydream – Loving Spoonful
-Girls just want to have fun – Cyndi Lauper
-What Katie Did – Libertines
-Wash away – Joe Purdy
-The girl from Ipanema – Astrud Gilberto
-Hey you – Pony Pony Run Run
-Jump – Pointer Sisters
-I’ve just seen a face – Beatles
-Here – HelloGoodbye
-You belong to me – Ptsy Cline
-So far away from the sea – Yuksek
-Everybody needs somebody – Blue Brothers
;D
(I am not a native english-speaker please forgive me if some mistakes appear in my message)