British people share their favorite upbeat songs, with “Walking on Sunshine” and “Here Comes the Sun” at the top of their list.

It is an 80s summertime classic written by a band who openly admitted they were ‘insecure and pessimistic’ at the time.

But Walking On Sunshine by British rock band Katrina and The Waves has been hailed the happiest song of all time, according to British music lovers.

With sunnier weather just around the corner, a definitive list of the 50 happiest songs of all time has been compiled.

And securing the top spot is the 80s hit, with 25 per cent voting it their favourite.

It was closely followed by ‘Here Comes the Sun’ by The Beatles (24 per cent) and Pharrell Williams ‘Happy’ (23 per cent).

Bob Marley and The Wailers, originally from Jamaica, have made it onto the list three times, featuring with ‘Sun is Shining’ (nine percent), ‘Stir It up’ (five percent), and ‘Concrete Jungle’ (four percent).

Other popular tunes in the top 50 list include ‘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 the Irish band, U2.

Many people (40 percent) find that certain songs have the ability to instantly make them feel like it’s summer, and a majority (63 percent) agree that music has the power to boost their spirits and make them happy.

It was closely followed by ‘Here Comes the Sun’ by The Beatles (24 per cent) and Pharrell Williams ‘Happy’ (23 per cent)

Jamaican-born Bob Marley and The Wailers appear three times in the 50 strong list with ‘Sun is Shining’ (nine per cent), ‘Stir It up’ (five per cent) and ‘Concrete Jungle’ (four per cent)

The survey was commissioned by MSC Cruises, who have created a brand new album, reimagining Brits’ favourite feel-good hits. From Taylor Swift and Harry Styles to Pharrell Williams, The Beatles, and Madonna, each track on ‘Bean Beats’ has been given a fresh reggae-infused makeover (pictured: Madonna) 

75 per cent think music is the perfect way to get ready for summer, with three quarters (76 per cent) saying it has influenced them booking a sunshine holiday.

Over half (53 per cent) groove to tunes from the country they are visiting when getting ready for a holiday, with the Caribbean (40 per cent) emerging as the place the nation has been most inspired to visit as a result of music.

68 per cent say having a playlist full of holiday songs makes them more excited for a trip, so much so that they start blaring it out a few weeks before they travel (53 per cent) to help them get through the packing (43 per cent).

A third (29 per cent) go so far as to create a new playlist every time they go away as it gets them excited for the trip (68 per cent).

Over half (53 per cent) start listening to their playlist a few weeks before they fly, while 43 per cent use music to help them get through the packing.

Music is also an essential travel companion during trip planning, with 26 per cent listening while trying on holiday outfits, 25 per cent while mapping out their itinerary, and 15 per cent while booking excursions, according to the survey.

The survey was commissioned by MSC Cruises, who have created a brand new album, reimagining Brits’ favourite feel-good hits. From Taylor Swift and Harry Styles to Pharrell Williams, The Beatles, and Madonna, each track on ‘Bean Beats’ has been given a fresh reggae-infused makeover.

Antonio Paradiso, VP of International Sales, MSC Cruises, which commissioned the research of 2,000 Brits, said: ‘Music is pure magic-it has the power to transport you to your dream destination. It lifts your spirits, sets the tone for adventure and gets you into that summer mindset.

‘Our new reggae-inspired playlist is the perfect way to kickstart the holiday excitement.’