Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy

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About Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy

"Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy" is a soul song. It was first recorded in 1967 by The Sensational Epics, and was originally released on Warner Bros. Records. The song has also been recorded by The Tams, the Jimmy Castor Bunch, The Gentle Touch, Booker T. and the M. G.'s and others.


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Be young, be foolish, but be happy
Be young, be foolish, but be happy

Don't let the rain get you down, it's a waste of time
A waste of time
Have your fun, live everyday in the bright sunshine
The bright sunshine

Well, it's the same old story all over the world
Girl meets boy, and boy meets girl

So be young, be foolish, but be happy
Be young, be foolish, but be happy

Don't let love slip away, slip away
Live your life for today, for today

Life is too short to worry about unimportant things
Unimportant things
Reach for the sky, touch your star, and then you find your dream
Find your dream

'Cause dreamin' alone, it's a shame indeed
But if you got love that's all you need

So be young, be foolish, girl be happy
Be young, be foolish, girl stay happy

So be young, be foolish, girl be happy
Be young, be foolish, girl stay happy

So be young, be foolish, girl be happy
Be young, be foolish, girl stay happy
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The Tams

The Tams, sometimes later billed as 'The Joe Pope Tams' are an American vocal group from Atlanta, Georgia, who enjoyed their greatest chart success in the 1960s, and the 1970s, and most improbably in the 1980s. Two separate versions of the group continue to perform and record. One version features original member Robert Lee Smith - 'The Original Tams with R. L. Smith', and the other under the leadership of Charles Pope, brother of founder Joe Pope. more »

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Written by: J COBB, J R COBB, RAY WHITLEY

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10 facts about this song

Track Origins
"Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy" is a song performed by The Tams, a group known for its beach music during the 1960s.
Release Details
The song was initially recorded and released in 1968.
Songwriters
"Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy" was written by Ray Whitley and J.R. Cobb. The latter was a member of the popular 1960s, 1970s group, the Atlanta Rhythm Section.
Success in Chart Rankings
Despite its popularity and being a signature song of the Tams, "Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy" did not initially achieve major chart success. It peaked at #61 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968 and reached #26 on the UK Singles Chart when it was re-released in 1970.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by numerous other artists including Sly & the Family Stone, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, and The Kingsmen.
Feature in Advertisements
In 2007, the song featured prominently in a television commercial for the Australian health insurance fund Medibank Private.
Recognition in Pop Culture
The song has now become synonymous with the 'Beach Music' scene, considered a classic of the genre.
Album Details
"Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy" was included in The Tams' 1968 album "A Little More Soul".
Instrumentation
The song is notable for its upbeat rhythm, soulful vocal delivery, and lush instrumentation, including horns and string arrangements.
Message and Theme
The lyrics of the song convey a feel-good message, encouraging listeners to embrace youth and silliness, and to seek happiness in life.

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