What is Happy Joyous and Free?
So much music is about angst and breakups and feeling unloved. Some tunes even encourage us to cope with adversity by getting drunk and high. And I get it. This is how some musicians feel at times and they write songs to expresses those feelings.
But if you’re trying to manage an addictive behavior, that encouragement can be triggering.
Happy Joyous and Free is a safe, loving place for you to enjoy optimistic music and hopeful messages. We spend dozens of hours each week to curate kick ass music (mostly new tunes… rock, soul, blues, hip hop, country, bluegrass and jazz) to assemble each hour long episode. If you like hearing songs to reset your mind and getting your body moving, you’re in the right place.
I’m Cool Papa Jeff and I produce Happy Joyous and Free in service to people in recovery, and all others who prefer positive, encouraging, empowering music to brighten their days. All episodes are archived on this site.
Why is it called Happy Joyous and Free?
I’m pretty sure everyone wants to live a happy, joyous life and be free from unwanted (compulsive?) behaviors we think might help us feel good about ourselves, but really don’t.
So we play only positive and upbeat music that will help you feel that way.
We hope you’ll enjoy our shows and choose this Alternative Happy Hour.
Who should listen to Happy Joyous and Free?
Everyone who lives or strives to live a happy, joyous and free life is welcomed.
Is Happy Joyous and Free a religious program?
No though I can see how the name may make you think that. Perhaps inspirational at times. It’s mostly music to guide and uplift you.
Where can I listen to HJF?
Well right here on this website!
The most recent episode is posted at www.HappyJoyousAndFree.com/Listen. Scroll down for previous episodes from the most recent to the very first one (ancient history when the show was called Rocking Sobriety).
You can also follow HJF at https://www.mixcloud.com/letthemusicradio and be notified each time a new episode is uploaded.
New and previously aired shows are broadcast on FM too:
Hoopa Valley, CA: Sundays at midnight on KIDE, Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3 FM or stream at https://kidefm.org/
Nashville, TN: Saturdays at 11 AM on WRFN 103.7 FM or stream at https://www.radiofreenashville.org/
Angelica, NY: Mondays at 2 PM on WRAQ 92.7 FM or stream at www.wraq.org
Have I played your favorite songs and artists?
Since 2018 we’ve played more than 2,500 songs from more than 1,700 different musicians and bands. If we’ve played it, you can find the episode right now. Simply enter a song title or artist’s name (partial or in full will work) in the search box below or on each episode’s page. Click on the results to go to the episode.
Does HJF take song requests?
Yes! We love playing songs for you. Email me at CoolPapaJeff@gmail.com or complete the form below and click “Submit.” Keep in mind that, before we select our playlist, all songs are carefully screened to ensure that the lyrics and message are suitable.
How do I access the lyrics?
If the lyrics are available online, click on the song title in the playlist on the episode’s web page.
How do I contact you?
Write to me anytime at CoolPapaJeff@gmail.com.
Gratitude
Thank you so much for being here. I am very grateful. This is a wonderful, creative project for me but I’m thinking about you when I produce my shows.
Wishing you a happy, joyous and free day filled with the experience, strength and hope you need and please take good care of yourself,
Jeff
