Happiness

Bill Anderson

About Happiness

"Happiness" is a song written by American country musician Bill Anderson, and first recorded by Anderson on his 1963 album Still. In the United Kingdom, the song is best known in the version by comedian and singer Ken Dodd. Dodd's recording, arranged by Ivor Raymonde and released on EMI's Columbia label, reached number 31 on the UK Singles Chart in 1964. Although not one of Dodd's biggest chart hits, it became known as the comedian's signature song.


Year:
1969
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#1

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Happiness happiness the greatest gift that I posses
I thank the Lord I've been blessed with more than my share of happiness
To me this old world is a wonderful place
And I'm just about the luckiest human in the whole human race
I've got no silver and I've got no gold just a whole lot of happiness in my soul
Happiness happiness...
Happiness to me is an ocean tide or a sunset fading on a mountain side
Or maybe a big old heaven full of stars up above
When I'm in the arms of the one I love
Happiness is a field of grain lifting its face to the falling rain
I can see it in the sunshine I breathe it in the rain happiness everywhere
Happiness happiness...
A wise old man told me one time that happiness is nothing but a frame of mind
I hope when you go to measuring my success
That you don't count my money count my happiness
Happiness happiness...
Happiness happiness...

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Written by: BILL ANDERSON

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Bill Anderson
Bill Anderson, a country music singer, and songwriter, also known for his prominent role in the television series "Whispering Bill," produced the song "Happiness." - The song "Happiness" by Bill Anderson was released in the year 1965. - "Happiness" is one of the successful songs of Bill Anderson that garnered love and appreciation from varied audiences. - The tune and melody of this song are influenced by traditional country music, marking Anderson's signature style.
Ken Dodd
Ken Dodd, a renowned English comedian and singer, also performed the song "Happiness." - Dodd's version of "Happiness" was released earlier than Anderson's, in 1964. - Dodd's "Happiness" majorly contributed to Dodd’s fame, securing a prolific career in comedy and music. - Unlike Anderson's version, the rendition by Ken Dodd comprises a humorous tone and lighter notes in keeping with Dodd's vibrant stage persona.
Comparison
Both the songs, despite being titled "Happiness" and performed by equally gifted artists, differ dramatically in their structures and styles due to the unique contributions of the respective performers. - The audiences for the two versions also vary: while Anderson's version is popular among country music fans, Dodd's version appeals more to the fans of English comedy and pop music. - Both versions are celebrated in their respective circles, with fans lauding the distinct flavor that each artist has contributed to the song "Happiness."

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