Get Happy
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Soprano Kathleen Monson
Piano Riko Higuma
"Get Happy" is a song that became closely associated with Judy Garland after she performed it in the 1950 musical film Summer Stock. The song was originally composed by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Ted Koehler in 1930 and was first introduced in The Nine-Fifteen Revue.
Judy Garland's performance of "Get Happy" in Summer Stock is particularly iconic. In the film, she performs the song in a memorable sequence where she's dressed in a black fedora, jacket, and shorts, surrounded by male dancers. This performance is often highlighted as one of Garland's most energetic and vibrant moments on screen, and it solidified the song's place in her repertoire.
The lyrics, with lines like "Forget your troubles, come on get happy, you better chase all your cares away," encapsulate a spirit of resilience and joy, which resonated strongly with audiences, particularly in the post-war era when the film was released.
"Get Happy" has been covered by many artists over the years, but Judy Garland's version remains the most famous, symbolizing her talent and the era in which she was a major star.
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