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Learn the lyrics and history of the most recognized song in the English language, sung to celebrate a person's birthday. Find out how the song evolved from "Good Morning to All" and who claimed its copyright.
A song by Stevie Wonder to promote the campaign for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, released in 1981. The song became a hit in several countries, especially in the UK, and was performed by Wonder at various events.
Happy Birthday is a 1981 hit single by Scottish band Altered Images, produced by Martin Rushent. The song reached number two in the UK charts and has been covered by several artists, including the Ting Tings and the Wedding Present.
A 1957 song written by Margo Sylvia and Gilbert Lopez, originally performed by The Tune Weavers. It was a hit for Dolly Parton, Ronnie Milsap and others, and inspired by a broken romance.
Learn about the iconic performance of "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" by Marilyn Monroe for President John F. Kennedy in 1962, and the history and controversy of her revealing dress. Find out how the dress was designed, sold, and worn by Kim Kardashian in 2022.
Ja, må han (hon) leva (Yes, may he (she) live) is a Swedish birthday song. It originates from the 18th century, but the use as well as its lyrics and melody has changed over the years. It is a song that "every Swede" knows and it is therefore rarely printed in songbooks. Both lyrics and melody are of unknown origin. [6]
A 1961 pop song by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield, inspired by a flippant comment by Sedaka. The song reached the top 10 in the US and the UK, and has been covered by several artists, including Bobby Vee, Mae West and Damian McGinty.
"Happy Birthday" was not only an instant country hit, but up until Christmas of that year was receiving considerable airplay on pop-rock stations on the east and west coasts of the United States and was a "Pick Hit of the Week" on WWDC, Washington, DC. The song continued its rise up the country charts well into the spring of 1965, reaching #3 ...