Goody Goody

Benny Goodman & His Orchestra, Benny Goodman, Helen Ward

About Goody Goody

"Goody Goody" is a 1936 popular song composed by Matty Malneck, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The song is referenced several times in the 1936 Kaufman and Hart play "You Can't Take It With You". Popular recordings in 1936 were by Benny Goodman and his Orchestra (with vocalist Helen Ward), Freddy Martin & His Orchestra (vocal by Terry Shand), and by Bob Crosby & His Orchestra. Frankie Lymon performed it live on television on several occasions, including twice in 1957 on The Ed Sullivan Show. He also had a hit with his recording of the song in the United States, reaching #20 that year, as well as #24 in the UK. It was released as a recording with his group the Teenagers, but was, in fact, a solo recording. Shelley Winters's character in Curtis Harrington's 1971 thriller What's the Matter with Helen? plays the song at the end of the movie. The song was performed by 'Wayne & Wanda' in an episode of The Muppet Show. A recording by the BBC Dance Orchestra was featured in the film The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007). 


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So you met someone who sets you back on your heels
Goody Goody!
So you met someone and now you know how it feels
Goody Goody!
So you gave her your heart too
Just as I gave mine to you
And she broke it in little pieces
Now how do you do?

So you lie awake a'singin' the blues all night?
Goody Goody!
So you think that love's a barrell of dynamite?
Horray and hallelujah!
You had it coming to you
Goody Goody for her
Goody Goody for me
And I hope you're satisfied, you rascal you

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Benny Goodman

Benjamin David “Benny” Goodman (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and bandleader; widely known as the "King of Swing". more »

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Written by: JOHNNY MERCER, MATT MALNECK

Lyrics © PAT MALNECK GREEN DBA MATTY MALNECK MUSIC , Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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9 facts about this song

Composition & Release
"Goody Goody" was composed by Matty Malneck and lyricist Johnny Mercer in 1936. The song became popular shortly after Benny Goodman added it to his repertoire.
Notable Performances
It is not only known for the version performed by Benny Goodman and Helen Ward but also by other renowned artists like Frankie Lymon, Chicago, Ella Fitzgerald, and Julie London.
Chart Success
When Frankie Lymon covered "Goody Goody" in 1957, it reached no.20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and no.24 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Meaning
The song's lyrics are about someone who is glad that a person who broke their heart is now feeling heartbroken themselves. This theme of payback and karma is still a popular theme in contemporary music.
Use in Media
"Goody Goody" has been used in several movies and television shows such as Fallen Angels (1993) and Happy Days (1974).
Multiple Versions
Over the years, more than 30 different artists have recorded versions of "Goody Goody," which demonstrates its timeless appeal and adaptability.
Ella Fitzgerald Inclusion
The song made it into the quintessential "Ella Fitzgerald's Songbook series," where she covers the most influential jazz tunes of her time.
Julie London's Interpretation
Julie London's sultry and slow-paced interpretation of the fast-paced tune mesmerized audiences and showed the dynamic range of the piece.
Grammy Hall of Fame
The original 1936 Benny Goodman version of Goody Goody was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2005, an award established in 1973 to honor recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.

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