Sometimes I'm Happy
Anita O'Day · Other Songs - Anita O'Day
Sweetheart, when you are not near.
All that you claim must be true,
For I'm just the same as you;
Sometimes I'm happy, sometimes I'm blue,
My disposition depends on you.
I never mind the rain from the skies,
If I can find the sun in your eyes.
Sometimes I love you, sometimes I hate you,
But when I hate you, it's 'cause I love you.
That's how I am so what can I do?
I'm happy when I'm with you.
Stars are smiling at me from your eyes.
Sunbeams now there will be in the skies.
Tell me that you will be true!
That will all depend on you,
Sometimes I'm happy, sometimes I'm blue,
My disposition depends on you.
I never mind the rain from the skies,
If I can find the sun in your eyes.
Sometimes I love you, sometimes I hate you,
But when I hate you, it's 'cause I love you.
That's how I am so what can I do?
I'm happy when I'm with you.
Sometimes I'm Happy - Anita O'Day
Anita O'Day delivers a spirited performance of 'Sometimes I'm Happy' that exemplifies her mastery of swing and vocal improvisation. Recorded during the golden era of big band jazz, the track showcases her ability to blend technical precision with emotional depth, a hallmark of her discography. The song reflects the upbeat, dance-oriented style characteristic of her work with leaders like Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey, where her voice served as the dynamic centerpiece. O'Day's delivery on this recording captures the optimism and rhythmic drive of the period, demonstrating her versatility across standards and original compositions. Her contributions to this body of work remain significant in the canon of vocal jazz, highlighting her role as a leading interpreter of the genre's swing era repertoire.