Born "Eumir Deodato Almeida" in 1943, he recorded under the stage name "Deodato" in the 1970s and 1980s.
He got his start by playing the accordion at age 12. Shortly thereafter, he started studying piano as well as orchestration, arranging and conducting.
His records can be categorized mainly as pop jazz or crossover jazz. His successes as an original artist (on keyboards) occurred mainly in the 1970s. Since then, he has produced or arranged for acts ranging from Kool & the Gang to Björk; from Eydie Gormet to k.d. lang.
His first album in the USA, Prelude, released in 1972, was of a big band Latin jazz style that immediately attracted a wide audience. His funky cover of Also Sprach Zarathustra (originally by Richard Strauss) won the 1973 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and went No. 2 in the pop charts in the US and No. 7 in the UK. It was also covered extensively by the rock band Phish in their live performances and included in several of their live releases.
His second album, Deodato 2, despite being of the same style and quality, failed to meet sales expectations. Deodato continued recording until the late 1980s on the Warner Bros label, but never reached the level of his early successes -- although two singles, SOS, Fire In The Sky and Are You For Real, were Top 20 Billboard Dance hits in 1985.
Two of his songs, Latin Flute and Super Strut, are featured in the video game: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and on the subsequent soundtrack, titled "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Vol. 7 - Radio Espantoso".
Deodato has been in demand as a producer and arranger since the 1960s. In all, he has worked on over 500 albums, fifteen of which have reached platinum. His skills as an arranger were put to use for artists such as Wes Montgomery, fellow Brazilian Astrud Gilberto, and, for 1971's LP "Sinatra & Company", Frank Sinatra. He has also written scores for a number of films.
Happy Hour
Deodato Lyrics
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Now's the time
Tonight you're mine
Happy, happy hour
Come alive
After nine to five
Now's the time
Tonight you're mine
Live it up, live it up (woooh! )
Come alive
After nine to five
After all the things you do
Within the working day
There's a time to ease your mind
And put your cares away
Come to the place
Where you can always have some fun
At the party your wheels get rolled in
Take your chance, get up and dance
Happy, happy hour (Happy hour)
Now's the time
Tonight you're mine
Live it up, live it up (woooh! )
Come alive
After nine to five
You can come with all your friends
And make some new ones too
Everybody's there for reasons
Just the same as you
Come to the place
Where you can always have some fun
If you want some joy and laughter
Take a chance, get up and dance
Happy, happy hour (yeah, yeah)
Now's the time
Tonight you're mine
Live it up, live it up (woooh! )(come on, boogie with me)
Come alive
After nine to five
Take your time for fun and leisure
You need to get away
There's no doubt it; s gonna please you
Take a chance, get up and dance
Happy, happy hour (Happy hour)
Now's the time
Tonight you're mine
Happy, happy hour
Come alive
After nine to five
Happy, happy hour (Ohoho, yeah)
Now's the time
Tonight you're mine
Live it up, live it up (woooh! )
Come alive
After nine to five
Live it up, live it up
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oooh, yeah
Everybody come on down
This is the place to be
Let the party your wheels gettin' rollin'
Take you chance, get up and dance
Happy, happy hour (yeah, yeah)
Now's the time
Tonight you're mine
Happy, happy hour (This is the place, alright)
Come alive
After nine to five
Happy, happy hour (Happy hour)
Now's the time
Tonight you're mine (I'm gonna)
Live it up, live it up (woooh! )
Come alive
After nine to five
Happy, happy hour (Happy, happy.happy)
Now's the time
Tonight you're mine
Happy, happy hour (Baby)
Come alive
After nine to five
Happy, happy hour (yeah, yeah)
Now's the time
Tonight you're mine
(I'm gonna)
Live it up, live it up (woooh! )
Come alive
After nine to five
Deodato's song "Happy Hour" is an ode to the joys of partying after a long day's work. The lyrics urge listeners to come to the place where they can always have some fun, and to take a chance and get up and dance. The repetition of the phrase "happy hour" highlights the importance of taking time for fun and leisure after the stress of the work day. The song's lively tempo, rhythmic beat, and call-and-response vocals create an upbeat, energetic atmosphere that invites listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves.
The lyrics suggest that the party is a place where people can come with their friends and make new ones, and where everyone is there for the same reason: to let loose and have fun. The line "if you want some joy and laughter" presents the party as a place where people can find happiness and release from the stresses of everyday life. The song's message is ultimately one of positivity and celebration, encouraging listeners to take time for themselves and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy, happy hour
It's time to be happy and celebrate
Now's the time
This is the perfect time to have fun
Tonight you're mine
Feel free to enjoy yourself all night long
Come alive
Awaken your spirit and energy to have a good time
After nine to five
After a long day of work
Live it up, live it up (woooh!)
Have a great time and enjoy it to the fullest
After all the things you do
After all the daily tasks and responsibilities
Within the working day
During the time spent working
There's a time to ease your mind
It's important to take a break and relax your mind and body
And put your cares away
Take a break from your worries and responsibilities
Come to the place
Come to where the fun is
Where you can always have some fun
The perfect place to have a good time
At the party your wheels get rolled in
At the party you'll feel comfortable and ready to have fun
Take your chance, get up and dance
Don't be afraid, let loose and dance
You can come with all your friends
Bring your friends along to enjoy the night with you
And make some new ones too
Make new friends and expand your social circle
Everybody's there for reasons
Everyone has their own reason for being at the party
Just the same as you
You're there to have fun too
Take your time for fun and leisure
Relax, have fun, and take your time enjoying yourself
You need to get away
It's important to take a break from the stresses of everyday life
There's no doubt it's gonna please you
You'll definitely enjoy the party
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Everybody come on down
Everyone, come join the party
This is the place to be
The party is the place to be for fun and entertainment
Let the party your wheels gettin' rollin'
Let the party start and the fun begin
Happy, happy hour (This is the place, alright)
The party is the place for happy hour
Now's the time
Right now is the perfect moment for fun
Baby
Term of affection used to express happiness and affection
Contributed by Aiden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@matthiaskochsiek3746
One of the best tunes to dance have fun and to have a
great time
@bigguys45s29
Peaked at No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982, his last Billboard Hot 100 Chart Entry. It also peaked at No. 44 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Charts.
@dianebarron9510
Jazzersize so much fun to exercise to this music!
@make-upnaturalecoledemaqui1951
Summer song
@adeebjalaludin8718
What a time that was
@Kriptonyan
Oh man... How I love that song!
@marisabarbara873
I LOVE THIS SONG
@amedeomarsadri1648
Trumphet by Kool & The Gang.... take a chance ... Magic !
@gman83090
Is happy hour somewhere in the world
@66958609
Vamos dançar