David Cortez Clowney, known by the stage name Dave "Baby" Cortez (born Augu… Read Full Bio ↴David Cortez Clowney, known by the stage name Dave "Baby" Cortez (born August 13, 1938, Detroit, Michigan), is an American pop music and R&B pianist and organist.
Clowney made his first record in 1956 under his own name but it was not until three years later that he scored a major success using the stage name Dave "Baby" Cortez. His instrumental, "The Happy Organ", was the first pop/rock hit to feature the electronic organ as lead instrument. The 45rpm single went to No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 chart.
Cortez had another Top Ten hit in 1962 with "Rinky Dink" on Chess Records.
Clowney made his first record in 1956 under his own name but it was not until three years later that he scored a major success using the stage name Dave "Baby" Cortez. His instrumental, "The Happy Organ", was the first pop/rock hit to feature the electronic organ as lead instrument. The 45rpm single went to No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 chart.
Cortez had another Top Ten hit in 1962 with "Rinky Dink" on Chess Records.
The Happy Organ
Dave "Baby" Cortez Lyrics
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@pamalford8319
Skated to this tune at roller rinks in the early 60's. I can still feel the wind flying through my hair going around those corners. What fun!
@harryknackers7892
This song is so far ahead of its time, the world still hasn't caught up.
@theloanranger2632
Is your name really Harry Knackers?? What the frick...
@kristopherguilbault5428
@@theloanranger2632 are u really the lone ranger? My Father worked at a place where he gave out business loans so his handle on everything was always the "Loan" Ranger lol
@Luke-im8sv
@@kristopherguilbault5428 That’s quite Clever of your pops to do that… he sounds like a pleasant man ❤
@skeletonshorror5184
Totally, it’s amazing
@BlazeRobbinsForever
I literally love this music! May it live on!
@marialeblanc3434
I have loved this song since it came out in 1958 I'm 77 now and I have Alexa play it for me in the mornings.....nothing starts the day out better than a little Happy Organ......I remember sitting in History class at Queen Anne High in Seattle and hearing this song on someones car radio outside the window...everyone in the class started jiving to it .....fell in love with it the first time I heard it.....
@joanmiller2219
😂I'm 57 and remember dancing in living room with my mom and sister and brother when we were like 4,5,6!! I couldn't sit still when this came on!!
@dennishill2907
Lol, I’m 76 n remember riding my bicycle uptown to buy this song. You r right , great song!