Goody Goody
Benny Goodman
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So you met someone who set you back on your heels - goody goody So you met someone and now you know how it feels - goody goody So you gave him your heart too, just as I gave mine to you And he broke it in little pieces, now how do you do So you lie awake just singin' the blues all night goody goody So you think that love's a barrel of dynamite Hooray and hallelujah, you had it coming to ya Goody goody for him goody goody for me And I hope you're satisfied you rascal you!
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Written by: JOHNNY MERCER, MATT MALNECK, MATTY MALNECK
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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9 facts about this song
Composition & Release"Goody Goody" was composed by Matty Malneck and lyricist Johnny Mercer in 1936. The song became popular shortly after Benny Goodman added it to his repertoire.
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Notable PerformancesIt is not only known for the version performed by Benny Goodman and Helen Ward but also by other renowned artists like Frankie Lymon, Chicago, Ella Fitzgerald, and Julie London.
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Chart SuccessWhen Frankie Lymon covered "Goody Goody" in 1957, it reached no.20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and no.24 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics are about someone who is glad that a person who broke their heart is now feeling heartbroken themselves. This theme of payback and karma is still a popular theme in contemporary music.
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Use in Media"Goody Goody" has been used in several movies and television shows such as Fallen Angels (1993) and Happy Days (1974).
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Multiple VersionsOver the years, more than 30 different artists have recorded versions of "Goody Goody," which demonstrates its timeless appeal and adaptability.
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Ella Fitzgerald InclusionThe song made it into the quintessential "Ella Fitzgerald's Songbook series," where she covers the most influential jazz tunes of her time.
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Julie London's InterpretationJulie London's sultry and slow-paced interpretation of the fast-paced tune mesmerized audiences and showed the dynamic range of the piece.
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Grammy Hall of FameThe original 1936 Benny Goodman version of Goody Goody was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2005, an award established in 1973 to honor recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
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