Nicole "Nikki" Yanofsky (born February 8, 1994) is a Canadian jazz-pop sing… Read Full Bio ↴Nicole "Nikki" Yanofsky (born February 8, 1994) is a Canadian jazz-pop singer-songwriter from Montreal, Quebec. Nikki has released 2 full length albums, the critically acclaimed live album "Ella... Of Thee I Swing" (2008), and her debut studio album "Nikki" (2010).

Nikki recorded the Ella Fitzgerald classic "Airmail Special" for Verve Records and it was released in June 2007 on the album We All Love Ella: Celebrating the First Lady of Song. Produced by Tommy LiPuma, this track made Yanofsky the youngest singer ever to record for Verve.

In September 2008, Yanofsky released her first full-length album, a live CD/DVD concert package entitled "Ella... Of Thee I Swing". Supported by her production company, A440 Entertainment and distributed in Canada and Japan by Universal Music, it garnered critical acclaim and earned her two Juno Award nominations in 2009: 'New Artist of the Year' and 'Vocal Jazz Album of the Year'. She also won 'Favourite Jazz Artist' at the 2009 Canadian Independent Music Awards.

Songwriters Stephan Moccio and Alan Frew chose Yanofsky to sing CTV’s broadcast theme for the 2010 Winter Olympics, "I Believe.” The Song reached number one on the Canadian Hot 100 on the week of February 27, 2010. This made her the first Canadian artist to have a number one song on that chart since "Girlfriend" by Avril Lavigne topped the chart in 2007. The song was certified “Quadruple Platinum” for digital downloads in April 2010.

Nikki recorded her first studio album, Nikki, with 14-time Grammy Award-winning producer Phil Ramone. Along with the album-release of "I Believe", it includes some of Yanofsky’s first original works—writing in collaboration with Jesse Harris (of Norah Jones fame) as well as fellow Canadian songwriters Ron Sexsmith and Feist. It was released in April 2010 by Decca Records and was supported by an international tour. Nikki earned a Juno nomination for "Vocal Jazz Album of the Year", and won the WAVE Smooth Jazz Award for "Female Vocalist of the Year."

Nikki has performed internationally at jazz festivals and major concert venues both solo and alongside such well-known artists as Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Wyclef Jean, Celine Dion, The late Marvin Hamlisch and The Count Basie Orchestra.

In 2008, Yanofsky received the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy award from the Quebec Chapter of The Association of Fundraising Professionals. Over her career, she has helped raise over $10 Million for local, national and international charities. She is currently associated with The Montreal Children’s Hospital, The Children’s Wish Foundation and MusiCounts.

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I Got Rhythm
Nikki Yanofsky Lyrics

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Days can be sunny,
With never a sigh ;
Don't need what money can buy.
Birds in the tree sing
Their dayful of song,
Why shouldn't we sing along?
I'm chipper all the day,
Happy with my lot.

How do I get that way?
Look at what I've got

I got rhythm
I got music
I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?
I got daisies
In green pastures,
I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?

Ol'Man Trouble,
I don't mind him.
You won't find him
'Round my door.
I got starlight,
I got sweet dreams,
I got my man,

Who could ask for anything more?
Who could ask for anything more?

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics belong to the song 'I Got Rhythm' by Nikki Yanofsky. The song is all about living a happy life without worrying too much about money or material things. The first few lines of the song create an idyllic picture of a sunny day where the birds are singing and everything is perfect. The lyrics suggest that a person does not need money to be happy and content. The singer is happy with her life and feels blessed to have what she has.

The chorus of the song talks about rhythm, music, and the singer's man. She expresses her gratitude towards life for providing her with love, daisies, green pastures, and starlight which make her life more fulfilled. She feels content and asks who could ask for anything more?

Line by Line Meaning

Days can be sunny, With never a sigh ;
Even on good days, there can still be moments of uncertainty and doubt.

Don't need what money can buy.
True happiness doesn't come from material possessions.

Birds in the tree sing Their dayful of song,
Nature is a wonderful source of inspiration and joy.

Why shouldn't we sing along?
We should take joy in the little things and celebrate life.

I'm chipper all the day, Happy with my lot.
I choose to see the good in life and appreciate what I have.

How do I get that way? Look at what I've got
My gratitude for what I have is what makes me happy, not material possessions.

I got rhythm I got music I got my man Who could ask for anything more?
I have everything I need to be happy and fulfilled in life.

I got daisies In green pastures, I got my man Who could ask for anything more?
I have beauty and love in my life, what more could I ask for?

Ol'Man Trouble, I don't mind him. You won't find him 'Round my door.
I choose to have a positive attitude, even in the face of challenges.

I got starlight, I got sweet dreams, I got my man, Who could ask for anything more?
I have hope and happiness in my heart, what more could I ask for?

Who could ask for anything more?
Life is good, and I am grateful for all that I have.

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

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01Take The "A" Train3:33

02Never Make It On Time2:28

03I Got Rhythm3:45

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04For Another Day2:54

05God Bless The Child5:03

06Cool My Heels3:22

07You'll Have To Swing It (Mr. Paganini)4:18

08Bienvenue dans ma vie3:49

09First Lady3:02

10On the Sunny Side of the Street / Fool In the Rain2:40

11Grey Skies3:20

12Try Try Try3:12

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Sunicaldman

4y↑9

Days can be sunny, with never a sigh
Don't need what money can buy
Birds in the trees sing their day full of song
Why shouldn't we sing along?

I'm chipper all the day, happy with my lot
How do I get that way, look at what I've got

I got rhythm, I got music
I got my man, who could ask for anything more
I got daisys in green pastures
I got my man, who could ask for anything more

Old man trouble, I don't mind him
You won't find him 'round my door
I got starlight, I got sweet dreams
I got my man, who could ask for anything more
Who could ask for anything more

I got rhythm, I got music
I got my man, who could ask for anything more
I got daisys in green pastures
I got my man, who could ask for anything more

Old man trouble, I don't mind him
You won't find him hangin' 'round my front or back door
Who could ask for anything more
Who could ask for anything more

Anahit Yengibaryan

3y↑1

"I Got Rhythm"

Days can be sunny
With never a sigh,
Don't need what money
Can buy.
Birds in the tree sing
Their dayful of song.
Why shouldn't we sing
Along?
I'm chipper al the day,
Happy with my lot.
How did I get that way?
Look at what I've got.

I got rhythm,
I got music,
I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?
I got daisies
In green pastures,
I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?
I got daisies
In green pastures,
I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?

Old man trouble,
I don't mind him
You won't find him
'Round my door
I got starlight,
I got sweet dreams,
I got my man
Who could ask for anything more
Who could ask for anything more?!

Sam Clawson

I got rhythm
I got music
I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?
I got daisies
In green pastures,
I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?

Ol'Man Trouble,
I don't mind him.
You won't find him
'Round my door.
I got starlight,
I got sweet dreams,
I got my man,
Who could ask for anything more?

Vika_14

2y↑1

Days can be sunny
With never a sigh,
Don't need what money
Can buy.
Birds in the tree sing
Their dayful of song.
Why shouldn't we sing
Along?
I'm chipper al the day,
Happy with my lot.
How did I get that way?
Look at what I've got.

I got rhythm,
I got music,
I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?
I got daisies
In green pastures,

I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?
I got daisies
In green pastures,
I got my man
Who could ask for anything more?

Old man trouble,
I don't mind him
You won't find him
'Round my door
I got starlight,
I got sweet dreams,
I got my man
Who could ask for anything more
Who could ask for anything more?!