Are You Havin' Any Fun
Count Basie, Tony Bennett
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Hey fellow with a million smackers And nervous indigestion Rich fellow, eats milk and crackers I'll ask you one question You silly so and so With all your dough Are you havin' any fun? What y'gettin' out o' livin'? What good is what you've got If you're not havin' any fun? Are you havin' any laughs? Are you gettin' any lovin'? If other people do, So can you, have a little fun After the honey's in the cone Little bees go out and play Even the old gray mare down home Has got to have hay, hey! You better have some fun You ain't gonna live forever Before you're old and gray, feel okay Have your little fun, son! Have your little fun! Why do you work and slave and save? Life is full of ifs and buts You know the squirrels save and save And what have they got, nuts! Better have a little fun You ain't gonna live forever Before you're old and gray, still okay Have your little fun, son! Have your little fun! Are you havin' any fun?
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Written by: JACK YELLEN, SAMMY FAIN
Lyrics © JACK YELLEN MUSIC
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Are You Havin' Any Fun" was first recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra in 1939.
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ComposerThe song was originally composed by Sammy Fain with lyrics by Jack Yellen.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the Billboard charts, securing the position of number 17 in 1939.
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Song GenreThe song is classified under the genre of swing, a type of jazz music popular in the 1930s and 1940s.
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Orchestra MembersThe Count Basie Orchestra that recorded "Are You Havin' Any Fun" included notable musicians such as Lester Young and Buck Clayton.
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VocalistThe song features the vocals of Jimmy Rushing, a revered blues shouter in both the Swing and Big Band era.
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Historical SignificanceCount Basie's version of "Are You Havin' Any Fun" is considered a classic, reflecting the lively and upbeat sound of the Swing era.
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Recording LabelThe recording was released under the prestigious label Columbia Records, one of the major record labels during the period.
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Legacy and InfluenceThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, including Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, and George Shearing, demonstrating its enduring legacy in the music industry.
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Grammy Hall of FameCount Basie’s version of "Are You Havin' Any Fun" has been favorably received over the years and while it has not officially entered the Grammy Hall of Fame, many of Basie's works have been given this prestigious recognition.
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Count Basie's IdentityWhile Count Basie is often attributed to the band's name, it was, in fact, the stage name of William James Basie, the acclaimed American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer.
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