If It Makes You Happy
Sheryl Crow
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I been long, a long way from here Put on a poncho and played for mosquitoes And drank 'til I was thirsty again We went searchin', through thrift store jungles Found Geronimo's rifle, Marilyn's shampoo And Benny Goodman's corset and pen Well, okay, I made this up I promised you I'd never give up If it makes you happy It can't be that bad If it makes you happy Then why the hell are you so sad? You get down, real low down You listen to Coltrane, derail your own train Well, who hasn't been there before? I come 'round, around the hard way Bring you comics in bed, scrape the mold off the bread And serve you French toast again Well, okay, I still get stoned I'm not the kind of girl you'd take home If it makes you happy It can't be that bad If it makes you happy Then why the hell are you so sad? If it makes you happy It can't be that bad If it makes you happy Then why the hell are you so sad? We've been far, far away from here Put on a poncho and played for mosquitoes And everywhere in between Well, okay, we get along So what if right now, everything's wrong? If it makes you happy It can't be that bad If it makes you happy Then why the hell are you so sad? If it makes you happy It can't be that bad If it makes you happy Then why the hell are you so sad?
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Written by: Jeffrey Robert Trott, Sheryl Suzanne Crow
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20 facts about this song
Release Date"If It Makes You Happy", by Sheryl Crow, was released in September 1996.
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Album TrackThe song is the lead single from her second studio album, "Sheryl Crow".
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Chart-topping SuccessThe song was one of Crow’s biggest hits, reaching number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in the United States.
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GenreThe song is classified under the Pop-Rock genre.
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Grammy Wins"If It Makes You Happy" won the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 1997.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for the song, directed by Keir McFarlane, showed Crow performing in a bar.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Sheryl Crow and Jeff Trott.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received critical acclaim for its lyrical depth, with reviewers praising its introspective nature.
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InspirationJeff Trott mentioned in an interview that inspiration for the song came when he and Sheryl were on a four-wheel drive over some sand dunes during the early evening, experiencing pure joy.
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Live Performances"If It Makes You Happy" has been a staple in Sheryl Crow's live performances since its release.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered multiple times, by artists ranging from Miley Cyrus to Ben Folds.
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Cultural ImpactThe song’s title has become something of a catchphrase in popular culture, often used in discussions or media to represent a defense of one's choices or preferences.
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Record Sales"If It Makes You Happy" ended up selling 800,000 copies worldwide.
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Album SuccessAs part of the album "Sheryl Crow", this song helped the album to earn triple platinum status in the United States.
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Radio PlayDespite being a rock song, "If It Makes You Happy" had mainstream appeal and was played extensively on pop radio stations.
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Background VocalsSheryl Crow sang all her background vocals for the song.
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Reviews"If It Makes You Happy" was lauded by critics for its sense of raw authenticity.
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Song DurationThe song's running time is four minute and 32 seconds.
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Distinctive IntroThe song is known for its folk-rock sound, particularly its distinct opening featuring a harmonica prelude.
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Continual PraiseDecades after its initial release, "If It Makes You Happy" continues to draw praise for its lyricism and Crow's vocal performance.
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