If you need a pick-me-up, an emotional boost, listen to the top five motivational songs of the 20th Century. This list is in no particular order because all of them will have your head bobbing and definitely lift your spirit.
This one gives you goose bumps not only because of the words, but because Mariah sings like an angel. Hero was written and produced by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff, and recorded on Carey's fourth album, Music Box (1993).
"Gonna Fly Now", also known as "Theme from Rocky", is the theme song from the movie Rocky, composed by Bill Conti with lyrics by Carol Connors and Ayn Robbins. Hearing this song makes you think you can do anything.
Eye of the Tiger, performed by the band "Survivor" and released in 1982, was originally written at the request of Sylvester Stallone for his Rocky III movie.
This extremely motivational song, recorded by R. Kelly, for a while, became a song associated with former basketball superstar and icon Michael Jordan. The song increased in popularity after the animated "Space Jam" movie.
Celebration was released in 1980 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on February 7, 1981 and held that position until February 20, 1981. Late in 1980, the song also reached number one on both the Billboard Dance and R&B charts. The song dominated the radio for nearly the entire year, and is still heard today at weddings and parties. It was also an international hit; reaching number 7 in the UK. Celebrate is also notable for having played when the remaining American hostages returned home following the 1979-1981 Iran Hostage Crisis. "Wikipedia"
Great list of songs. I love "I Believe I Can Fly" as well as some of the other ones. Good job.
"Hero" is definitely the most motivational song I can think of. Mariah is just amazing and it is difficult to not cry when I hear that song. Great list.
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