Queen's hit 'Don't Stop Me Now' has been named the nation's favourite song to kick-start the day, according to a new study by Nutella. The track leads a top 20 chart of feel-good morning anthems, with ABBA's 'Dancing Queen' and Katrina and The Waves' 'Walking on Sunshine' close behind.
Music's Role in Morning Routine
The research reveals that music is an essential part of Britain's morning routine. A significant 87% of respondents say playing a tune helps them and their family feel more energised at the start of the day. Additionally, 58% use music to create a feel-good atmosphere around the breakfast table.
Pop dominates the nation's breakfast soundtrack, chosen by more than half (53%) of those surveyed, ahead of R&B (21%), club classics (18%), and indie (13%).
The Science Behind the Sound
The findings come as more than two thirds of Brits proudly describe themselves as morning people. Psychologists have long suggested that upbeat music can stimulate the release of dopamine – the brain's feel-good chemical – helping improve mood, boost motivation, and reduce stress.
This may explain why so many Brits instinctively reach for their favourite playlist before they've even checked their emails.
Top 20 Good Mood Morning Songs
- Don't Stop Me Now – Queen (27%)
- Dancing Queen – ABBA (25%)
- Walking on Sunshine – Katrina and The Waves (22%)
- Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles (22%)
- I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston (22%)
- Mr Brightside – The Killers (21%)
- Beautiful Day – U2 (20%)
- Lovely Day – Bill Withers (18%)
- Wake Me Up – Avicii (17%)
- Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac (16%)
- Shotgun – George Ezra (13%)
- Fast Car – Tracy Chapman (13%)
- Can't Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake (13%)
- September – Earth, Wind & Fire (12%)
- Rasputin – Boney M (12%)
- Praise You – Fatboy Slim (11%)
- As It Was – Harry Styles (10%)
- Levitating – Dua Lipa (9%)
- Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield (9%)
- Show Me Love – Robin S (9%)
