I Want to Be Happy
Vincent Youmans
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I'm a very ordinary man Trying to work out life's happy plan Doing unto others as I'd like to have them doing unto me When I find a very lonely soul Soon be-kinda-comes my only goal I feel so much better when I tell them my philosophy I want to be happy But I won't be happy Till I make you happy too. Life's really worth living When we are mirth giving Why can't I give some to you When skies are gray and you say you are blue I'll send the sun smiling through I want to be happy But I won't be happy Till I make you happy too. When skies are gray and you say you are blue I'll send the sun smiling through I want to be happy But I won't be happy Till I make you happy too.
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Written by: IRVING CAESAR, VINCENT YOUMANS
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10 facts about this song
Composition Facts"I Want to Be Happy" is a popular song composed by Vincent Youmans. It's from the 1925 musical "No, No, Nanette".
- The lyrics were written by renowned lyricists Irving Caesar and Otto Harbach.
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Musical InfluenceThe song has become a jazz standard, being covered by numerous jazz artists throughout the years.
- It had a particularly influential jazz rendition released by Ella Fitzgerald on her 1959 album "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Vincent Youmans Songbook".
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Appearance in MediaThis popular tune has been featured in many films and television shows, including the Oscar-winning film "Tea for Two" (1950).
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Interpretations and RecordingsOver the years, "I Want to Be Happy" has been interpreted by some of the biggest names in music, including Doris Day, Bing Crosby, and Louis Armstrong.
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Song's LegacyAlmost a century after its release, it's still frequently played and loved by many. This serves as a testament to Vincent Youmans's timeless musical compositions.
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Original Musical InformationIn the original musical "No, No, Nanette", "I Want to Be Happy" is performed by the characters Nanette and Tom.
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Impact on Popular CultureThe song's title has been used in other forms of media and literature, reinforcing its place in popular culture. An example is a 2015 biography about the comedian Joan Rivers, titled "I Want to Be Happy".
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Complexity of CompositionThe song is appreciated by both listeners and musicians for its simple yet catchy melody that goes alongside a complex chord structure, making it an interesting piece to study, perform and interpret.
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Notable PerformancesThelonious Monk, the renowned jazz pianist, performed an instrumental version of "I Want to Be Happy" in 1965, which is considered one of the notable performances of this song.
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Influence on Other ArtsIt has not only influenced music but has also inspired paintings like the piece called "I want to be happy" by the famous artist Tracey Emin.
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