Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen — “Good Time” (2012) Released in 2012, “Good Time” brought together Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen for one of the most recognizable feel-good pop songs of the early 2010s. The track appeared on Owl City’s album The Midsummer Station and arrived during a huge year for both artists, following the continued popularity of “Fireflies” and Carly Rae Jepsen’s worldwide breakthrough with “Call Me Maybe.” “Good Time” is built around a simple idea: enjoying the moment, going out with friends and believing that almost any situation can turn into a good time. The carefree lyrics and repeated chorus give the song an upbeat, positive energy that helped make it instantly memorable. The production combines bright electropop, dance-pop and electronic elements with energetic drums, synths and a large sing-along chorus. Owl City’s distinctive electronic sound blends naturally with Carly Rae Jepsen’s pop vocals, creating a light and colorful sound that became strongly associated with mainstream pop music of the early 2010s. “Good Time” became a major international hit, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also reached No. 1 in Canada and New Zealand, becoming another major hit for both Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen during 2012. The music video matches the song’s carefree atmosphere, following Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen as they travel with friends before meeting for an outdoor party. Its summer setting, bright visuals and group scenes helped strengthen the feel-good identity that became closely associated with the song. Alongside “Fireflies” for Owl City and “Call Me Maybe” for Carly Rae Jepsen, “Good Time” remains one of the most recognizable pop collaborations of the early 2010s. Its upbeat production, unforgettable chorus and nostalgic summer feeling continue to make it a defining feel-good hit from the 2012 pop era. #owlcity #carlyraejepson #2010smusic - @tvx.com.sv