I Want To Be Happy
Sammy Davis Jr. · Other Songs - Sammy Davis Jr.
Trying to work out life's happy plan
Doing unto others as I'd like to have them doing unto me
When I find a very lonely soul
Soon be-kinda-comes my only goal
I feel so much better when I tell them my philosophy
I want to be happy
But I won't be happy
Till I make you happy too.
Life's really worth living
When we are mirth giving
Why can't I give some to you
When skies are grey and you say you are blue
I'll send the sun smiling through
I want to be happy
But I won't be happy
Till I make you happy too.
When skies are grey and you say you are blue
I'll send the sun smiling through
I want to be happy
But I won't be happy
Till I make you happy too.
About I Want To Be Happy
Sammy Davis Jr.'s "I Want To Be Happy" stands as a quintessential example of his unique ability to blend jazz, R&B, and showmanship into a vibrant pop recording. Released during the height of his career, the track exemplifies his signature style, characterized by a charismatic vocal delivery and a rhythmic groove that defined the mid-20th-century entertainment landscape. As a performer who seamlessly transitioned between stage and screen, Davis crafted this song to capture the universal desire for joy, delivering it with a warmth that resonated across racial and cultural lines. The recording showcases his mastery of scat singing and his knack for weaving complex musical arrangements into accessible, danceable tunes. While often associated with his broader discography of upbeat numbers, this particular track remains a testament to his commitment to uplifting themes and his role as a beloved ambassador for African American culture in mainstream America.