Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe
Peggy Lee
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Skies ain't gonna cloud no more The crops ain't gonna fail Caught a blue bird by the toe A rainbow by the tail A certain man with eyes that shine Voodooed up this heart of mine It seems like Happiness is just a thing called Joe He's got a smile that makes the lilacs want to grow He's got a way that makes the angels heave a sigh When they see Little Joe passing by Sometimes the cabin's gloomy and the table's bare But when he kisses me it's Christmas everywhere Troubles fly away and life is easy Does he love me good? That's all I need to know Seems like happiness is just a thing called Joe Little Joe Little Joe Little Joe
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Written by: E.Y. Harburg, Harold Arlen
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe" is a popular song written by Harold Arlen, with lyrics by Yip Harburg, originally for the 1943 film "Cabin in the Sky."
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First PerformanceThe song was first performed on screen by Ethel Waters who played the character of Petunia Jackson in the film "Cabin in the Sky."
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Judy Garland CoverJudy Garland sang a version of "Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe" in 1943 as a tribute to her young son, Joe. Her rendition became famous and was later included in her album "Miss Show Business" in 1955.
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Ella Fitzgerald’s VersionElla Fitzgerald, the 'Queen of Jazz', also recorded "Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe" for her album "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Harold Arlen Songbook" released in 1961. The album is a part of a series of eight studio albums Fitzgerald recorded in the late 1950s and early 1960s that covered the complete songbooks of eight different composers.
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Nancy Wilson’s CoverNancy Wilson, an American singer with more than seventy albums, and three Grammy Awards, also covered "Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe" in her album "Broadway - My Way" released in 1964.
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Peggy Lee’s Interpretation"Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe" was also covered by Peggy Lee, a popular Jazz and pop singer-songwriter. Her version appeared on the soundtrack for the 1957 film "Pete Kelly's Blues" in which she also starred.
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Impact on popular cultureThe song has been covered by numerous artists in a variety of styles over the years, proving its lasting impact on popular culture. It's often used in compilations, tribute albums, and popular performance repertoires.
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Award Nominations"Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1944 but did not win.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe" are often interpreted as a celebration of domestic bliss and an expression of deep love and affection for a person named 'Joe'.
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Influence on Other WorksThe popularity of the song has led to its incorporation in several films, TV shows, and even other songs, making it an enduring classic in the world of music.
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