Sometimes I'm Happy

Benny Goodman

About Sometimes I'm Happy

"Sometimes I'm Happy" is a popular song. The music was written by Vincent Youmans, the lyrics by Irving Caesar. The song was published in 1927 and introduced in the Broadway musical Hit the Deck, starring Stanley Holloway, and opened in April 1927. The song was performed in the musical by Charles King and Louise Groody, who also made a recording for Victor Records, catalog number 20609. The best-selling versions were by King and Groody and by Roger Wolfe Kahn (with vocal by Franklyn Baur), also issued by Victor (catalog number 20599). Two other versions, a duet by Baur and Gladys Rice on Columbia Records (catalog number 998-D) and a vocal by Vaughn De Leath on Brunswick Records (catalog number 3608) also had a significant degree of popularity. A number of other recordings were made in 1927 (see below), and the tune has become a standard, recorded by many artists since that time. It appeared as the B-side of the landmark 1935 recording of "King Porter Stomp" by Benny Goodman and his orchestra (released July 31 as Victor 25090). 


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Got to give a little, take a little
And let your poor heart break a little
That's the story of, that's the glory of love

You got to laugh a little, cry a little
Until the clouds roll by a little
That's the story of, that's the glory of love

As long as there's the two of us
We've got the world and all it's charms
And when the world is through with us
We've got each other's arms

Got to win a little, lose a little
Always have the blues a little
That's the story of, that's the glory of love

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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: Clifford Grey, Irving Caesar, Vincent Youmans

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13 facts about this song

Music Composition
"Sometimes I'm Happy" was written by Vincent Youmans, the lyrics were created by Irving Caesar and Clifford Grey. Goodman's performance is a cover of this classic song.
Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman, often known as "King of Swing", is a renowned jazz musician and bandleader. Goodman is famous for his clarinet playing and leading one of the most popular big bands in the Swing Era of the 1930s and 1940s.
The Recording
Goodman's rendition of "Sometimes I'm Happy" was recorded on July 1, 1935, with his orchestra. His interpretation of the song is noted for its energetic swing style.
Cultural Impact
The song was a success and it became a standard in both Goodman's performances and the repertoires of other jazz musicians.
History
Though it has been covered by countless artists over the years, "Sometimes I'm Happy" has long been associated with Benny Goodman due to his popular rendition.
Musical Techniques
The song is famous for its distinctive swing rhythm, a style that Goodman helped popularize. Listeners often note the skilled improvisation and harmonization by Goodman and his orchestra.
Other Artists
Over the years, "Sometimes I'm Happy" has been covered by numerous famous artists, from Louis Armstrong to Ella Fitzgerald, but Goodman's version remains one of the most popular renditions.
Song Origin
The song "Sometimes I'm Happy" was first introduced in the 1927 musical play "Hit The Deck".
Album Release
Benny Goodman's rendition of "Sometimes I'm Happy" can be found in numerous Goodman collections, including the popular album "The Essential Benny Goodman".
Song Length
: This rendition by Benny Goodman has a duration around 3 minutes long, maintaining a steady tempo and lively energy throughout.
Box Office Performance
The movie "Hit The Deck", in which the song first appeared, was quite successful in the box office. This popularity helped to propel "Sometimes I'm Happy" into the public consciousness.
American Songbook
"Sometimes I'm Happy" is considered part of the 'Great American Songbook', a term used to describe the most important and influential American popular songs of the 20th century.
Use in Other Media
The song, including Goodman's version, has been used in various forms of media over the years, from films to TV shows, and it's known as an iconic piece of jazz history.

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