"It's a Good Day" is a popular song written by Peggy Lee and her first husband Dave Barbour and published in 1946.[1] Peggy Lee's recording reached the Billboard charts in January, 1947 peaking at No. 16.[2]
| "It's a Good Day" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Peggy Lee | |
| B-side | "He's Just My Kind" |
| Released | November 16, 1946 |
| Recorded | September 28, 1946 |
| Genre | Traditional pop |
| Length | 2:54 |
| Label | Capitol Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Dave Barbour, Peggy Lee |
| Music video | |
| "It's a Good Day" on YouTube | |
Other Recordings
editThe song has been recorded by many singers since its introduction.
Peggy Lee dueted the song with Bing Crosby on four occasions on Crosby's Philco Radio Time show in 1946/47 and Crosby sang it solo on the June 11, 1947 program.[3] This version was included in the album "Swingin' with Bing! Bing Crosby's Lost Radio Performances".[4] Phil Harris recorded a version of "It's a Good Day" for RCA Victor in 1947.[5][6] Perry Como recorded this song for his album So Smooth in 1955 and sang it in live performances.[7][8][9]
References
edit- ^ Gilliland, John (197X). "Show 17" (audio). Pop Chronicles. University of North Texas Libraries.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 270. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- ^ Pairpoint, Lionel (2000). And Here's Bing. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ^ "Allmusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ^ ""It's a Good Day; The 'Possum Song," National Museum of American History". americanhistory.si.edu. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ ""Phil Harris And His Orchestra – It's A Good Day / The 'Possum Song," Discogs". discogs.com. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ ""Smooth/We Get Letters, Perry Como," All Music". allmusic.com. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ ""It's a Good Day by Perry Como with Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra with The Ray Charles Singers," Second Hand Music". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ ""Perry Como – In Concert," Discogs". discogs.com. 1980. Retrieved April 19, 2023.