Happy Birthday
Marilyn Monroe
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy birthday Mr President Happy birthday to you Thanks, Mr President For all the things you've done The battles that you've won The way you deal with U.S. Steel And our problems by the ton We thank you so much Everybody, happy birthday
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
1 fan
Written by: EEF BARZELAY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
It's not an original song"Happy Birthday" was not an original composition by Marilyn Monroe. The melody is from "Good Morning to All", a song written by American sisters Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill in 1893.
|
Iconic performanceMarilyn Monroe's rendition of "Happy Birthday" was memorable and has been considered an iconic version of the classic song.
|
Presidential SerenadeMonroe serenaded the US President John F. Kennedy on May 19, 1962, at a rally celebrating his upcoming 45th birthday on May 29.
|
The DressMonroe wore a striking, flesh-colored dress adorned with over 2,500 rhinestones. That dress was so tight and form-fitting that she reportedly had to be sewed into it.
|
Auction RecordThis shimmering Jean Louis dress was sold for a record 4.8 million USD in 2016 at Julien's Auctions in Los Angeles.
|
The way she sangMonroe added sultriness to the song, singing in a breathy, seductive manner. It was the intimate rendering of “Mr. President” before the traditional "Happy Birthday" line that made the performance so iconic.
|
It was one of her last public appearancesThe birthday serenade was one of Monroe's last public appearances before her death just a few months after in August 1962.
|
Speculated AffairMonroe's sultry performance stirred rumors of an alleged affair between her and JFK, although this has never been confirmed.
|
Controversial PerformanceThe nature of the performance led to criticism. It was seen as risque, especially considering it was performed in such a public and formal setting.
|
Cultural ImpactDespite the controversy surrounding the performance, Monroe's rendition had a profound cultural impact, with numerous artists and performers referencing or recreating this moment in pop culture history.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Happy Birthday Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 23 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/2911651/Marilyn+Monroe/Happy+Birthday>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the Happy Birthday Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In