Selvin started his professional life at age 15 as a fiddle player in New York City night clubs. A "husky" lad, he looked older than he was and as such was permitted into such establishments.
A mere six years later, as leader of his own dance band, the "Novelty Orchestra," Selvin released the biggest-selling popular song in the first quarter-century of recorded music. That single, "Dardanella", eventually went on to sell more than 5 million copies and an additional 2 million pieces of sheet music.
According to The Guinness Book of World Records, Selvin recorded more musical sides (on 78-rpm discs) than any other person. One reason for this prolific output is that he recorded for dozens of different labels during this high-growth time in the industry, using a different name (or slightly different name) for each label.
Selvin's output has been estimated at 13,000 to 20,000 song titles.
Happy Days Are Here Again
Ben Selvin Lyrics
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Come on get happy (are here again)
You better chase all your cares away
(The skies above are clear again)
Shout hallelujah (So let's sing a song)
Come on get happy (of cheer again)
Get ready for the judgment day (Happy days are here again)
Come on get happy (Shout it now)
The Lord is waiting to take your hand
(There's no one who can doubt it now)
Shout hallelujah (So let's tell the world)
And just get happy (about it now)
We're going to the promise land
(Happy days are here again)
We're heading across the river
Soon your cares will all be gone
There'll be no more from now on
From now on
Forget your troubles (Happy days)
And just get happy (are here again)
You better chase all your blues away
(The skies above are clear again)
Shout hallelujah (So let's sing a song)
And just get happy (of cheer again)
Happy times (Happy times)
Happy nights (Happy nights)
Happy days
Are here again
The lyrics of Ben Selvin's "Happy Days Are Here Again" is an upbeat and optimistic anthem urging listeners to forget their troubles and embrace happiness. The song's message is simple: things are starting to look up, and it's time to celebrate. The opening lines invite listeners to leave their worries behind and revel in the joy of good times returning. The song continues with the idea that the future is bright and filled with opportunities.
The lyrics are a call to action, urging listeners to chase their cares and blues away, and to sing and shout with joy. The line "the skies above are clear again" suggests that the clouds of doubt and uncertainty have lifted, and the future is full of possibilities. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the joy the singer is espousing is not just temporary; it is a deep-seated feeling that comes from the realization that life is full of good things.
Overall, "Happy Days Are Here Again" is an uplifting song that reminds us to be positive and hopeful, even in difficult times. The message of the song is as relevant today as it was when it was written – that no matter how hard things may seem, there are always reasons to be happy and to look forward to the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Forget your troubles (Happy days)
Put your worries aside, because good times are coming.
Come on get happy (are here again)
Embrace the joy and optimism that comes with happy times returning.
You better chase all your cares away
Make an effort to let go of anything that's weighing you down.
(The skies above are clear again)
It's like the weather is reflecting the sunny disposition that happy times bring.
Shout hallelujah (So let's sing a song)
Express your gratitude and excitement for the good times.
Come on get happy (of cheer again)
Let yourself be happy and enjoy the cheer all around.
Get ready for the judgment day (Happy days are here again)
Prepare yourself for the upcoming joyous times.
The sun is shining
The world is a brighter and happier place.
Come on get happy (Shout it now)
Let the world know how happy you are.
The Lord is waiting to take your hand
There's a sense of faith and hope in the idea of a higher power guiding us towards happiness.
(There's no one who can doubt it now)
It's clear and undeniable that good times are here to stay.
We're going to the promise land
The future is looking bright and full of promise.
We're heading across the river
There's a sense of journey and adventure towards the happy times.
Soon your cares will all be gone
Troubles and worries will fade away in the upcoming good times.
There'll be no more from now on
The happy times are here to stay and banish any previous negativity.
Happy times (Happy times)
Reinforcing the idea of joy and happiness.
Happy nights (Happy nights)
More joyful moments to come.
Happy days
The overall message of the song - happiness and joy are all around us.
Are here again
The return of happy times.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK YELLEN, MILTON AGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Stargate Command
Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again,
Altogether shout it now
There's no one who can doubt it now
So let's tell the world about it now
Happy days are here again,
Your cares and troubles are gone
They're be no more from now on
Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again,
So long sad time, so long bad time
We are rid of you at last
Howdy gay times, cloudy gray times
You are now a thing of the past
Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again,
Altogether shout it now
There's no one who can doubt it now
So let's tell the world about it now
Happy days are here again,
Your cares and troubles are gone
They're be no more from now on
Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again,
Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again
thomase13
This is a good recording of a great performance of this classic!
Edmond Scott
Marvellous orchestra.
patrix springer
Nice! Although Jack Benny was in The Hollywood Revue of 1929 prior to that & "Chasing Rainbows" was held out of release for months--the song "leaked" & peaked well before the film premiered.
Stargate Command
Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again,
Altogether shout it now
There's no one who can doubt it now
So let's tell the world about it now
Happy days are here again,
Your cares and troubles are gone
They're be no more from now on
Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again,
So long sad time, so long bad time
We are rid of you at last
Howdy gay times, cloudy gray times
You are now a thing of the past
Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again,
Altogether shout it now
There's no one who can doubt it now
So let's tell the world about it now
Happy days are here again,
Your cares and troubles are gone
They're be no more from now on
Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again,
Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again
PrivateOGITH
your Words are Wrong' so 👎
Stargate Command
@PrivateOGITH care to expand on that?
PrivateOGITH
@Stargate Command - Listen to the Words and READ at the Same Time at 1:21
Stargate Command
@PrivateOGITH not seeing a problem....are you liking your own comments? Lmao 🤣
PrivateOGITH
@Stargate Command - did you Skip to 1:21 Like i Said ???
Martin T.
I'am listening to this song because Prof. Robert Shiller in his coursera course on "narrative economics" recommended it to his students (the youtube link was given in his lecture). Who is also here for this purpose?