Our high songs to get us going within the morning with traditional band taking first spot
Music is a key part of Britain’s morning routine as it helps millions to feel more energised as they start their day, according to the study by Nutella
Millions listen to music to get them going(Image: Getty Images)
Millions of Brits are relying on a blast of Queen before we’ve even finished our first cup of tea. The band’s hit Don’t Stop Me Now is the nation’s favourite song to kick-start the day.
ABBA’s Dancing Queen and Katrina and The Waves’ Walking on Sunshine close behind in our ultimate top 20 feel-good morning playlist.
The rest of the top 20 chart is packed with songs guaranteed to lift the nation’s mood. They include Mr Brightside by The Killers, Beautiful Day by U2, Lovely Day by Bill Withers, Wake Me Up by Avicii and Fleetwood Mac’s Everywhere.
Queen took the top spot(Image: Getty Images)
Music has become an essential part of Britain’s morning routine, the Nutella study found. A huge 87% say playing a tune helps them and their family feel more energised at the start of the day.
And 58% use music to create a feel-good atmosphere around the breakfast table. Pop dominates Britain’s breakfast soundtrack, chosen by more than half (53%), ahead of R&B (21%), club classics (18%) and indie (13%).
The new research comes as more than two thirds proudly describe themselves as morning people. Psychologists have long suggested upbeat music can stimulate the release of dopamine – the brain’s feel-good chemical – helping improve mood, boost motivation and reduce stress.
This may explain why so many Brits instinctively reach for their favourite playlist before they’ve even checked their emails.
Top 20 Good Mood Morning Songs: 1. Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen (27%) 2. Dancing Queen – ABBA (25%) 3. Walking on Sunshine – Katrina and The Waves (22%) 4. Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles (22%) 5. I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston (22%) 6. Mr Brightside – The Killers (21%) 7. Beautiful Day – U2 (20%) 8. Lovely Day – Bill Withers (18%) 9. Wake Me Up – Avicii (17%) 10. Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac (16%) 11. Shotgun – George Ezra (13%) 12. Fast Car – Tracy Chapman (13%) 13. Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake (13%) 14. September – Earth, Wind & Fire (12%) 15. Rasputin – Boney M (12%) 16. Praise You – Fatboy Slim (11%) 17. As It Was – Harry Styles (10%) 18. Levitating – Dua Lipa (9%) 19. Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield (9%) 20. Show Me Love – Robin S (9%)
