It is a classic from the 80s written by a band that openly admitted that they were 'insecure and pessimistic' at the time.
But walking on Sunshine of the British rock band Katrina and the Waves is, according to British music lovers, praised the happiest song of all time.
With sunnier weather around the corner, a definitive list of the 50 happiest songs of all time has been compiled.
And securing the top position is the hit from the 80s, with 25 percent who votes for their favorite.
It was closely followed by 'Here Comes The Sun' by The Beatles (24 percent) and Pharrell Williams 'Happy' (23 percent).
Bob Marley & The Wailers, born in Jamaican, appear three times in the 50 strong list of 'Sun Is Shining' (nine percent), 'Roer it Up' (five percent) and 'concrete jungle' (four percent).
Other hits are 'California Girls' by the Beach Boys (19 percent), 'Don't Stop Me Now' by Queen (19 percent), 'Summer of 69' by Bryan Adams (18 percent) and 'Beautiful Day' by Irish Rockers, U2.
It is no surprise that four in ten (40 percent) say that certain songs have the power to transport them to the summer mode, with another two thirds (63 percent) who agree that music cancel their mood and raise them.
The survey is commissioned by MSC Cruises, who made a brand new album, Reimagining British 'Favorite Feel-Good Hits. From Taylor Swift and Harry Styles to Pharrell Williams, The Beatles and Madonna, every song on 'Bean Beats' has received a new reggae-infused makeover
75 percent think that music is the perfect way to prepare for the summer, with three -quarters (76 percent) and said it has influenced them by booking a sunshine holiday.
More than half (53 percent) Groove to tunes from the country that they visit when they prepare for a holiday, with the Caribbean (40 percent) stand up as the place where the nation is most inspired to visit as a result of music.
68 percent say having a playlist full of holiday songs makes them more enthusiastic for a trip, so much so that they start to spend a few weeks before they travel (53 percent) to help them get the packaging (43 percent).
A third (29 percent) goes so far that it makes a new playlist every time they leave because it makes them enthusiastic about the trip (68 percent).
More than half (53 percent) start to listen to their playlist a few weeks before they fly, while 43 percent used music to help them get the packaging.
Music is also an essential travel companion during travel planning, with 26 percent listening while your holiday outfits tries, 25 percent while they map their travel schedule, and 15 percent while booking excursions, according to the survey.
The survey is commissioned by MSC Cruises, who made a brand new album, Reimagining British 'Favorite Feel-Good Hits. From Taylor Swift and Harry Styles to Pharrell Williams, The Beatles and Madonna, every song on 'Bean Beats' has received a new reggae-infused makeover.
Antonio Paradiso, VP of International Sales, MSC Cruises, who commissioned the 2,000 British research, said: 'Music is Pure Magic-It has the power to transport you to your dream destination. It lifts your mind, set the tone for adventure and brings you into that summer set.
“Our new reggae-inspired playlist is the perfect way to start the excitement of the holiday.”
