Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows

I recall a time when sunshine, lollipops and rainbows seemed to be a 'real' possibility. Hippies/counterculture with their illusion/delusions of universal love and communal living was a thing. Sunshine pop was the 'straight' worlds interpretation of that philosophy. Commercialization of this ethos helped to create a sense of phoniness and cynicism towards this movement. Of course, hippies soon enough found out such a world not sustainable and/or possible so then we get 'Don't worry be happy' during the Reagan administration. Sunshine pop a relic of the past, all just nostalgia at this point.

@campoly, I appreciate the response. At 71, I have a lot to be thankful and happy about. However, I made a few mistakes in life, and these lead me to having regrets, that unfortunately have taken over my brain’s way of thinking. Can’t change the past, and I too am afraid for my son and his wife, even though they are doing great, now. I am physically in good shape, but the future is a bit scary and unpredictable for me. This is not the place for me to get into it. I love music, and it, along with a few other things, keeps my sanity in check. As far as speakers, I am all set. Enjoy your new speakers. All is good. My best, MrD.

I'm a believer is a Monkees song?  Good song

Dancing on the ceiling is OK

the other two are silly but OK.  A good example of silly but great song is Lime in the coconut.  Incredible voice and recording. 

Dean Martin

https://youtu.be/1ERI1GoZ4NA?feature=shared

Aretha

https://youtu.be/-8y0onSG3kg?feature=shared