Happy Hardcore was a very popular music movement in the 90s of the last century. It is a joyous variance of hardcore house. Typical of happy hardcore songs are the cheerful (female) vocals, sweet lyrics and a high beat between 165 and 180 per minute. Often ‘samples’ are used from other songs that have been accelerated.
The movement was particularly popular in the Netherlands and Germany and many of the popular happy hardcore acts are from these countries. Popular acts from the Netherlands are DJ Paul Elstak, Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo, 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor, Nakatomi and 4 Tune Fairytales. Popular acts from Germany include Scooter and Dune.
These are the 30 best Happy Hardcore songs ever made.
30. Interactive – Forever Young
Interactive - Forever Young #interactive #classics #techno #90s
29. Dune – Hand In Hand
DUNE - Hand In Hand
28. Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo – Hardcore Feelings
Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo - Hardcore Feelings
27. 4 Tune Fairytales – Take Me To Wonderland
4 Tune Fairytales - Take Me To Wonderland
26. Damage Inc. – Turn Around
Damage Inc. - Turn Around
25. Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo – Party
Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo - Party
24. 2 Brothers On The 4th Floor – Fairytales
2 Brothers On The 4th Floor - Fairytales (Official Video)
23. Party Animals – Hava Naquila
Party Animals - Hava Naquila (official music video)
22. Dune – Hand In Hand
DUNE - Hand In Hand
21. Critical Mass – Burning Love
Critical Mass - Burning Love (Happy Radio Edit) HD (1996)
20. Mark ‘Oh – Tears don’t lie
19. Marusha – Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Marusha - Somewhere over the Rainbow
18. Lipstick – I’m A Raver
Lipstick I m A Raver
17. Tokyo Ghetto Pussy – I Kiss Your Lips
I Kiss Your Lips (Radio Edit)
16. Dune – Are You Ready To Fly
15. Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo – Your Smile
Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo - Your Smile 1996
14. 2 Brothers on the 4th floor – Never Alone
2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Never Alone
13. DJ Paul Elstak – Love U More
DJ Paul Elstak - Love U More (Official Music Video)
12. Scooter – Friends
Scooter - Friends (Official Video HQ)
11. Technohead – I Wanna Be A Hippy
Technohead - I Wanna Be A Hippy (Flamman & Abraxas Radio Mix)
10. 4 Tune Fairytales – My Little Fantasy
4 Tune Fairytales My Little Fantasy
9. Dune – Can’t Stop Raving
Dune - Can't Stop Raving
8. Nakatomi – Children of the Night
Nakatomi - Children of the Night
7. DJ Paul Elstak – Life Is Like A Dance
6. Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo – Stars
Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo - Stars
5. Party Animals – Have You Ever Been Mellow
Party Animals - Have You Ever Been Mellow (official music video)
4. Dune – Hardcore Vibes
3. 2 Brothers on the 4th floor – Dreams (Will come alive)
2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Dreams (Will come alive) 1994
2. DJ Paul Elstak – Rainbow In The Sky
Dj Paul Elstak - Rainbow In The Sky
1. Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo – Wonderful days
Charly Lownoise ft. Mental Theo - Wonderful Days