50 most uplifting songs ever

Gripped by post-Olympics euphoria, we asked NME.COM users to suggest the most uplifting songs ever written - and here are the results. Starting with The Strokes, 'Someday'. The definition of the word 'insouciant', 'Someday' is louche and irresistible. Shrug it off, Casablancas insists, and have another beer.

• Photo: Richard Johnson/NME
• Added: Jul 10, 2011

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