Top 10 Upbeat Italian Songs to Make You Smile
Don’t you just love how music can instantly improve your mood? When I’m feeling down, listening to some feel-good tunes always lifts me up.
And Italian music is perfect for that! The cheerful melodies and positive vibes are like a big ole hug for your soul.
If you need a little pick-me-up, check out these 10 modern Italian songs. They’ll have you smiling and feeling better instantly.
1. Roma-Bangkok by Baby K
This infectious dance-pop song from 2015 featuring hip hop artist Giusy Ferreri is all about chasing your dreams and escaping to exciting new places.
It’ll get you up and moving with its catchy beat.
Fun Fact: “Roma-Bangkok” reached #1 on Italy’s charts and was the most Shazamed song in the country that year.
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2. L’essenziale by Marco Mengoni
This upbeat 2013 song by Italian cutie Marco Mengoni has a nice message about focusing on what really matters in life.
It’s got a fun, driving rhythm that makes you want to get up and dance away the bad vibes.
Fun Fact: “L’essenziale” won the prestigious Sanremo Music Festival when it was released, and was chosen to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013. Mengoni finished seventh at Eurovision.
3. Riccione by Thegiornalisti
This catchy indie-pop tune by the Roman band Thegiornalisti makes you want to hang out in the sunny beach town it’s named after.
Released in 2017, it’s impossible not to feel good listening to lead singer Tommaso Paradiso’s smooth crooning voice paired with the vibrant melodies.
Fun Fact: Riccione is a popular seaside resort town located on the Adriatic coast, known for its nightlife, beaches and restaurants. The song reminisces about carefree summers spent there.
4. Vivimi by Laura Pausini
Released in 2004, this powerful pop ballad shows off Italian superstar Laura Pausini’s stunning vocals.
“Vivimi” encourages living life to the fullest with uplifting lyrics set to dramatic instrumentals. Pausini’s soaring voice will give you chills.
Fun Fact: “Vivimi” by Laura Pausini was not only a commercial success but also made history at the Sanremo Music Festival in 2005.
5. Volare by Gipsy Kings
This bubbly cover of the Italian classic “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu” by the French band Gipsy Kings is an instant mood booster.
Their lively flamenco rhythms and energetic vocals on lyrics like “Fly with me in the blue painted sky” will get you dancing and smiling.
Fun Fact: “Volare” by Domenico Modugno was a huge hit in 1958. It’s one of the most famous Italian songs of all time.
6. Comunque Andare by Alessandra Amoroso
Released in 2016, this upbeat tune by Italian pop star Alessandra Amoroso is about moving forward through life’s challenges.
Her positive lyrics and anthemic chorus over energetic melodies will pump up your mood.
Fun Fact: “Comunque Andare” was the lead single from Amoroso’s album 10, celebrating 10 years of her career.
7. Felicità by Al Bano and Romina Power
The bubbly 1982 duet by then-married singers Albano and Romina Power is bursting with retro pop charm.
The famous chorus “Felicità” translates to “happiness” – which is exactly the joyful feeling this catchy tune will give you! It’s impossible not to smile and sing along.
Fun Fact: Al Bano Carrisi and Romina Power performed together from 1975 to 1999 when they divorced. Their daughter Ylenia sang backup vocals on “Felicità.”
8. Fatti Avanti Amore by Nek
Nek’s “Fatti avanti amore” or “Step Forward, Love” carries an infectious positivity that is hard to resist. The song’s catchy melody and encouraging lyrics make it a perfect choice to boost your mood.
Its encouraging lyrics and tender melody will make your heart feel warm and fuzzy.
9. Destinazione Paradiso by Gianluca Grignani
This rock ballad from 1995 showcases Italian singer-songwriter Gianluca Grignani’s powerhouse vocals and guitar skills.
With introspective lyrics about self-discovery and a sweeping melody, it’s an emotionalmood-lifter.
Fun Fact: “Destinazione Paradiso” won the Critics’ Award at the Sanremo Music Festival.
10. L’Amore E’ Una Cosa Semplice by Tiziano Ferro
Released in 2011, Ferro’s upbeat, piano-driven pop-rock tune is all about embracing love with positivity when it joyfully appears.
The inspirational lyrics set over feel-good melodies will lift your spirits whenever you need a mood boost.
Fun Fact: “L’Amore E’ Una Cosa Semplice” appeared on Tiziano Ferro’s second studio album Nessuno è Solo, which went triple platinum in Italy.
So the next time you need a little musical pick-me-up, put on one of these feel-good modern Italian songs!
With their upbeat rhythms, catchy melodies, and positive lyrics, these 10 tunes are guaranteed to get you smiling and feeling better in no time.
La musica è la cura per l’anima! (Music is the cure for the soul!)
