My Happiness

Ella Fitzgerald

About My Happiness

"My Happiness" is a pop music standard which was initially made famous in the mid-twentieth century. An unpublished version of the melody with different lyrics was written by Borney Bergantine in 1933. The most famous version of the song, with lyrics by Betty Peterson Blasco, was published for the first time in 1948. The first known recording of this version was in December 1947 by the Marlin Sisters but the song first became a hit in May 1948 as recorded by Jon and Sondra Steele (Damon 11133) (number three) with rival versions by the Pied Pipers (Capitol 1628/15094)1 and Ella Fitzgerald (Decca 24446) entering the charts that June reaching respectively numbers four and eight with the Marlin Sisters version (Columbia 38217) finally charting with a number 24 peak that July. A version by John Laurenz (Mercury catalog number 5144, with the flip side "Someone Cares"), entered the Billboard magazine charts on August 7, 1948 where it stayed for two weeks, peaking at number 26. 


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Evening shadows make me blue
When each weary day is through
How I long to be with you
My happiness

Every day I reminisce
Dreaming of your tender kiss
Always thinking how I miss
My happiness

A million years it seems
Have gone by since we shared our dreams
But I'll hold you again
There'll be no blue memories then

Whether skies are gray or blue
Any place on earth will do
Just as long as I'm with you
My happiness

Evening shadows make me blue
When each weary day is through
How I long to be with you
My happiness

Every day I reminisce
Dreaming of your tender kiss
Always thinking how I miss
My happiness

A million years it seems
Have gone by since we shared our dreams
But I'll hold you again
There'll be no blue memories then

Whether skies are gray or blue
Any place on earth will do
Just as long as I'm with you
My happiness

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Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996), also known as the "First Lady of Song", "Queen of Jazz", and "Lady Ella", was an American jazz and song vocalist. With a vocal range spanning three octaves (D♭3 to D♭6), she was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing and intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing. more »

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Written by: Betty Peterson, Borney Bergantine

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"My Happiness" falls under the genre of jazz and traditional pop. Ella Fitzgerald was famous for jazz music and it's one of her signature songs.
Composer Attributes
The song was composed by Borney Bergantine and Betty Peterson Blanc, first being recorded by the Marlin Sisters in November 1947.
Success Metrics
This song isn't the most popular of Ella Fitzgerald's. However, it was popular enough to cover by multiple artists, such as Connie Francis, whose version topped the Billboard 100 chart in 1959.
Performance Appeal
The song showcased Ella Fitzgerald's versatile vocal range and her ability to infuse emotion into her performances. Her smooth tone gave the song a soothing, nostalgic vibe.
Historical Significance
"My Happiness" holds a special place in pop culture history. It was the first song Elvis Presley ever recorded as a gift for his mother.
Song Interpretation
The song is a wistful and poignant expression of longing for a loved one's presence, which brings happiness.
Recording Details
Ella Fitzgerald recorded the song in 1948, at a point in her career where she had already established a reputation as one of the leading jazz singers of the time.
Accompanying Musicians
During the recording of "My Happiness", Fitzgerald was backed by a number of talented jazz musicians, which added a rich, full sound to the track.
Song’s Legacy
Though not one of Fitzgerald's most well-known songs, "My Happiness" remains a beloved classic among fans of traditional pop and jazz music.
Connection to Elvis
While Fitzgerald's version is jazz infused, Elvis Presley's version leaned more towards rock and roll thus highlighting the song's versatility across different music genres.

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