Big Survey

`Don’t Worry, Be Happy’

Jewelers reveal the songs that spark joy

Published

1 year ago

November 9, 2022

Eileen McClelland

AS YOU MAY have noticed if you answer any of our surveys, the editors at INSTORE are a curious bunch. So, in the 2022 Big Survey, naturally we wanted to know, “What song makes you unconditionally happy?”

So, ta-da! Here are the top 10 songs mentioned most often by hundreds of jewelry store owners and top managers in the U.S. and Canada, in case you’re looking to lift your own spirits or create an upbeat playlist of your own.

Happy (Pharrell Williams)
Mr. Blue Sky (ELO)
Don’t Worry, Be Happy (Bobby McFerrin)
Uptown Funk (Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars)
Three Little Birds (Bob Marley & the Wailers)
Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)
Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett)
What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
It’s About Damn Time. (Lizzo)
Piano Man. (Billy Joel)

Other interesting (and varied) choices in no particular order include:

We Are Family by Sister Sledge. When I hear the song We Are Family, it brings me back to the time when our entire family worked together. My father, who started the first store, would play that song, and back then I didn’t understand the importance of why he played it, but now reflecting back 26 years, it was pretty special to have that relationship with my family and to be able to work together.
F U by Ce-Lo Green. “Makes me chortle.”
Rhinestone Cowboy by Glenn Campbell. “Our whole store sings it together every morning when we are opening up.”
Hey Jude by The Beatles. “My son was named after this song.”
The Star Spangled Banner
Our House. Crosby, Stills and Nash
Jump. Van Halen
Boogie on Reggae Woman. Stevie Wonder
Roxanne (Sting)
Love, Love Me Do. The Beatles
This Must Be the Place. Talking Heads
Let the Bodies Hit the Floor. Drowning Pool
Windy. The Association
You Got the Silver. The Rolling Stones
Love Shack. The B52s
Golden Years. David Bowie
24K Magic. Bruno Mars
Any Time. Taylor Swift
Run to Me. Brian Adams

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”