Song Info:
"If You Wanna Be Happy" is a song by Jimmy Soul, released in 1963. The song was written by Frank Guida, Carmella Guida, and Joseph Royster, and it became a major hit for Jimmy Soul, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was released by Scepter Records and featured a catchy melody and humorous lyrics that resonated with audiences at the time.
Artist Bio:
Jimmy Soul, born James McCleese, was an American singer who was known for his brief but successful music career in the early 1960s. He was born in North Carolina in 1942 and began his music career as part of a gospel group before transitioning to secular music. In addition to "If You Wanna Be Happy," Jimmy Soul released several other singles, but none achieved the same level of success. Unfortunately, his career was short-lived, and he struggled with personal issues before passing away in 1988 at the age of 45.
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