Walking on Sunshine was released by Katrina and the Waves in 1985 and became one of the decade's most recognisable feel-good pop songs, with its upbeat tempo and joyful chorus making it a staple of celebrations ever since. Its short, instantly familiar hook translates easily to short-form video, where creators use it to signal happiness, success or a bright change of mood in just a few seconds. Because the melody is widely known across generations, it still works without context, giving editors a fast, reliable way to lift a scene.