Sometimes you feel depressed, lonely or just a bit sad. Perhaps you’re at the gym and you wonder which song would make you pedal harder and which song would make you push those weights with more force.
Music can make us feel better about ourselves and sometimes, the world around us, too. The lyrics count, yes, but there are other factors that influence our enjoyment. Not all songs that motivate you to be better are religious; some of these inspirational songs could are also commercial.
This is our list of the top 8 inspirational songs. Have your say in the comments section, and feel free to make your own list.
Count on me – Whitney Houston
More than a few motivational songs are about having friends. And these songs make you realise, especially during those dark moments, that you really do have friends. Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans first sang this in 1996.
Over the years, thousands of artists and musicians have come and gone, while only a handful seemed to have left a lasting impression on popular culture. These are the legendary music stars who have gone beyond the norm to bring their musical vision to the world, and who will always be remembered for their extraordinary contributions to the industry. Some are still with us, while others have passed, but they all share a common goal, a desire and drive to excel in the field of music, and to do what they do best, entertain and inspire.
This pop-cum-rock band from Liverpool, England was formed in 1960, and consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The Beatles have the honour of being one of the most successful and critically acclaimed bands in the history of popular music.
After releasing more than 40 different #1 singles, albums, and EPs, the Beatles have become ‘The Best Selling Musical Act of All Time in the US’. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked The Beatles #1 on its list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time due to their innovative music and massive cultural impact that helped define the 1960s and future generations of music.
