Get Happy
Harold Arlen, Art Hodes & His Orchestra
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Pack up your troubles and just get happy Ya better chase all your cares away Sing Hallelujah, c'mon get happy Get ready for the judgment day The sun is shinin', c'mon get happy The Lord is waiting to take your hand Shout Hallelujah, c'mon get happy We're goin' to the Promised Land We're headin' 'cross the river Gonna wash our sins in the tide It's all so peaceful On the other side Forget your troubles and just get happy Ya better chase all your cares away Sing Hallelujah, c'mon get happy Get ready for the judgment day The sun is shinin', c'mon get happy The Lord is waiting to take your hand Shout Hallelujah, c'mon get happy We're goin' to the Promised Land We're headin' 'cross the river Wash our sins away in the tide It's all so peaceful On the other side We're headin' 'cross the river Wash our sins away in the tide It's all so peaceful On the other side Forget your troubles and just get happy Ya better chase your cares away Sing Hallelujah, c'mon get happy Get ready for the judgment day
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Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
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10 facts about this song
ComposerHarold Arlen composed "Get Happy," whose real name is Hyman Arluck, known for his contributions to the Great American Songbook.
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Lyricist CollaborationThe beautiful lyrics of "Get Happy" are performed by Ted Koehler. Arlen and Koehler had a prolific and successful partnership, creating many popular songs during the early 1930s.
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Release Year"Get Happy" was initially composed and released in 1930, making it one of the enduring classics from the early 20th century.
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Original PerformanceThe song was first performed in the Broadway revue "The Nine-Fifteen Revue" in 1930. The revue had a short run, but the song gained tremendous popularity.
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Iconic CoverOne of the most famous versions of "Get Happy" was performed by Judy Garland in the 1950 musical "Summer Stock." This rendition is one of Garland's most iconic performances and it's filmed as a closer, ending the film on a high note.
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Inspirational BasisArlen, who was of Jewish descent, incorporated influences from his religious upbringing into his music. "Get Happy" has a melody that draws on the Old Testament imagery and Protestant revival meetings.
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Format"Get Happy" follows an AABA structure, a common structure in pop and jazz songs in the 20th century.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by dozens of artists across various genres, from pop singers to jazz musicians, reflecting its cultural significance and enduring popularity.
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Jazz InfluenceThe song's syncopated rhythms and memorable melody have made it a favorite among jazz musicians and it's frequently played as an instrumental.
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Popular Culture"Get Happy" has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including the biographical drama "Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows" and the animated film "Happy Feet."
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