Songs about new beginnings - ranked!
The Guardian••entertainment
Key Points:
- The list ranks 20 songs themed around new beginnings, highlighting their emotional impact, musical style, and cultural significance, ranging from 1965 to 2022.
- Fleetwood Mac's "Don’t Stop" (1977) is ranked number one for its uplifting melody and hopeful lyrics about starting anew despite personal turmoil, embodying a positive outlook on change.
- Classic tracks like Nina Simone’s "Feeling Good" (1965), The Beatles’ "Here Comes the Sun" (1969), and Curtis Mayfield’s "Move on Up" (1970) are celebrated for their enduring power to inspire optimism and renewal.
- Songs such as Gloria Gaynor’s "I Will Survive" (1978) and Diana Ross’s
