Sometimes I'm Happy
Benny Goodman
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Got to give a little, take a little And let your poor heart break a little That's the story of, that's the glory of love You got to laugh a little, cry a little Until the clouds roll by a little That's the story of, that's the glory of love As long as there's the two of us We've got the world and all it's charms And when the world is through with us We've got each other's arms Got to win a little, lose a little Always have the blues a little That's the story of, that's the glory of love
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Written by: Clifford Grey, Irving Caesar, Vincent Youmans
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13 facts about this song
Music Composition"Sometimes I'm Happy" was written by Vincent Youmans, the lyrics were created by Irving Caesar and Clifford Grey. Goodman's performance is a cover of this classic song.
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Benny GoodmanBenny Goodman, often known as "King of Swing", is a renowned jazz musician and bandleader. Goodman is famous for his clarinet playing and leading one of the most popular big bands in the Swing Era of the 1930s and 1940s.
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The RecordingGoodman's rendition of "Sometimes I'm Happy" was recorded on July 1, 1935, with his orchestra. His interpretation of the song is noted for its energetic swing style.
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Cultural ImpactThe song was a success and it became a standard in both Goodman's performances and the repertoires of other jazz musicians.
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HistoryThough it has been covered by countless artists over the years, "Sometimes I'm Happy" has long been associated with Benny Goodman due to his popular rendition.
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Musical TechniquesThe song is famous for its distinctive swing rhythm, a style that Goodman helped popularize. Listeners often note the skilled improvisation and harmonization by Goodman and his orchestra.
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Other ArtistsOver the years, "Sometimes I'm Happy" has been covered by numerous famous artists, from Louis Armstrong to Ella Fitzgerald, but Goodman's version remains one of the most popular renditions.
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Song OriginThe song "Sometimes I'm Happy" was first introduced in the 1927 musical play "Hit The Deck".
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Album ReleaseBenny Goodman's rendition of "Sometimes I'm Happy" can be found in numerous Goodman collections, including the popular album "The Essential Benny Goodman".
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Song Length: This rendition by Benny Goodman has a duration around 3 minutes long, maintaining a steady tempo and lively energy throughout.
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Box Office PerformanceThe movie "Hit The Deck", in which the song first appeared, was quite successful in the box office. This popularity helped to propel "Sometimes I'm Happy" into the public consciousness.
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American Songbook"Sometimes I'm Happy" is considered part of the 'Great American Songbook', a term used to describe the most important and influential American popular songs of the 20th century.
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Use in Other MediaThe song, including Goodman's version, has been used in various forms of media over the years, from films to TV shows, and it's known as an iconic piece of jazz history.
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