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"Oh Happy Day" was a 1952 surprise hit song, one of the first whose initial popularity was driven by teenagers rather than support from the music industry. The song was originally recorded and copyrighted by Don Howard, a high school student who had learned the song secondhand; the song's originator, Nancy Binns Reed, heard the song and within weeks of its release sued to claim songwriter credit. Reed and Howard eventually settled, with each receiving co-writer credits. Concurrently with Howard's original acoustic pop recording, concurrent cover versions by two established acts, the Lawrence Welk Orchestra (whose version featured a now-famous basso profondo lead vocal by Larry Hooper) and The Four Knights, were also released; for a time in 1953, all three versions were top-10 hits.  


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1987
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The sun is shinin', oh, happy day-ay
No more troubles and no skies are gray-ay
Ever since you said those words to me
Doo-doom, dah-doo-dad-doo-dah-doo-doo

You said you loved me, I know it's tru-ue
My life's complete, dear, for now I have you-ou
Oh, happy day-ay for-o-o-or lucky me
Doo-doom, dah-doo-dad-doo-dah-doo-doo

You said you loved me, I know it's tru-ue
My life's complete, dear, for now I have you-ou
Oh, happy day-ay for-o-o-or lucky me
Doo-doom, dah-doo-dad-doo-dah-doo-doo

Oh, happy day for-o-o-or lucky me-ee

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Lawrence Welk

Lawrence Welk (March 11, 1903 – May 17, 1992) was an American musician, accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario, who hosted The Lawrence Welk Show from 1955 to 1982. His style came to be known to his large number of radio, television, and live-performance fans (and critics) as "champagne music". more »

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Written by: DEREK PIERCE, PHILIPP DODDRIDGE, EDWARD FRANCIS RIMBAULT, EDWIN R. HAWKINS, JOANNA NYE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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8 facts about this song

SONG ORIGIN
"Oh Happy Day" is actually an adaptation of an 18th-century hymn. It was arranged and popularized by Lawrence Welk and The Four Knights.
ARTIST BACKGROUND
Lawrence Welk was a renowned American musician, accordionist, and band leader in the mid-20th century. His style was marked by "light" and easy listening music, being a significant part of American popular culture at that time.
MUSICAL STYLE
The Four Knights were known for their smooth harmony style, which combined gospel and popular music. They were active from the mid-1940s to the mid-1960s.
RECORDING
Lawrence Welk and The Four Knights recorded "Oh Happy Day" for Coral Records. Coral Records was an American record label active from 1949 until 1971, primarily known for pop, rock n roll, and jazz music.
SUCCESS LEVEL
While "Oh Happy Day" wasn't the most commercial hit for Lawrence Welk or The Four Knights, it is still remembered as a notable song in their respective discographies due to its traditional hymn roots.
COVER VERSIONS
"Oh Happy Day" has been covered by various artists over the years, highlighting its endurance in popular music. Edwin Hawkins' gospel version, released in 1969, is perhaps the most famous and reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
APPEARANCES
"Oh Happy Day" has found its way into several films and television series over the years, usually played in a context that reflects the song's optimistic, joyful lyrics.
BEHIND THE SONG
The song's lyrics express joy and happiness for the salvation and freedom given by Jesus Christ. This reflects the religious origins of the song, which tend to be downplayed in some contemporary covers.

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