"Oh Happy Day" was a 1952 surprise hit song, one of the first whose initial popularity was driven by teenagers rather than support from the music industry.
Introduction
"Oh Happy Day" (not to be confused with the gospel hit of the same name) was known as the "people's hit" since it became a national United States hit song as well as an international hit without any initial support from the music industry. The song reached US #3 in Cashbox and #4 & #3 in Billboard′s two national charts, respectively), United Kingdom #4, and Australia singles charts #1. Time Magazine called it the "Mystery Hit" and described it as the "rarest kind of hit, unplanned and unplugged." It was first released on record by Don Howard in early November 1952. Within two months, Don Howard's "Oh Happy Day" was still going up the charts, when two other versions of the same song by Lawrence Welk and The Four Knights, respectively, also went up the US hit charts, Lawrence Welk's version reaching #5 (Billboard US national charts) and the Four Knights' version reaching #8 (Billboard US national charts).
The recording is notable for the muted piano, drum and bass backing and the dominant use of the left-hand stereo channel which features the performance of lead singer, Dorothy Morrison.
Origins
Edwin Hawkins’ gospel style arrangement of the hymn "Oh, Happy Day" has a long pedigree: It began as a hymn written in the mid-18th century ("O happy day, that fixed my choice") by English clergymanPhilip Doddridge (based on Acts 8:35) set to an earlier melody (1704) by J. A. Freylinghausen. By the mid-19th century it had been given a new melody by Edward F. Rimbault, who also added a chorus, and was commonly used for baptismal or confirmation ceremonies in the UK and USA. The 20th century saw its adaptation from 3/4 to 4/4 time and this new arrangement by Hawkins, which contains only the repeated Rimbault refrain, with all of the original verses being omitted.
Here I am Singing "Oh Happy Day" in Sister Act 2 opposite Whoopi Goldberg and Lauren Hill. Good times and good memories.
published: 31 Mar 2013
"Oh Happy Day" Edwin Hawkins - Anthony Brown w/ FBCG Combined Choir
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‘Sister Act 2' Cast Performs 'Oh Happy Day' on 'The View'
Whoopi Goldberg reunites with the “Sister Act 2” cast to perform “Oh Happy Day” from the 1993 hit movie to kick off our 30th anniversary reunion special.
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published: 05 Jun 2024
Sister Act 2 - Oh happy Day (Lyrics)
Sister Act 2 - Oh happy Day (Lyrics) mit Whoopi Goldberg
published: 28 Jul 2011
Oh Happy Day - Voices of Hope Children's Choir
Performed by Voices of Hope Children’s Choir / voicesofhopechildrenschoir.org
Arranged, directed and produced by Sarah Grandpre / sarahgrandpre.com
Video produced by James Davis II / JD2Pictures.com
Orchestration by Marc Riley
Music and Lyrics by Edwin Hawkins, in the style of Sister Act 2
We could listen to these beautiful vocals and this happy message EVERY day! Led by sister trio and long time members of the choir, Faith, Kennedy and Mackenzie. We hope this brings a smile to your face and joy to your heart 💚 💜 💙
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published: 22 Nov 2021
The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day (Official Audio)
"Oh Happy Day" by The Edwin Hawkins Singers
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Lyrics:
Oh, happy day (Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day (Oh, happy day)
When Jesus washed (When Jesus washed)
Oh, when He washed (When Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (When Jesus washed)
He washed my sins away (Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day (Oh, happy day)
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published: 01 Jun 2021
Oh Happy Day - The Edwin Hawkins Singers
This track is owned by Sony Music Entertainment. From 1969.
published: 28 Nov 2012
my favorite bouquet that I made
Hi I'm Jane. I live in Utah up against these beautiful mountains. I love cutting from my garden. The last several years I fell in love with growing flowers in my own yard. To say I'm obsessed would be an understatement. I finally got polka Dahlia to work. This bouquet is my favorite I've made so far. I have polka dahlia as the star along with State of Grace Rose and oh Happy Day Rose. Some backup flowers that I used in this bouquet are sedum, yellow tansy, daisy, snapdragons, hydrangeas, and yarrow. And of course I had to add my favorite foliage dusty Miller and variegated weigela. This bouquet is going to be hard to top. I hope you enjoy this video. #flowersmakemehappy #growyourownflowers #flowerarrangement #garden #utahgarden #lookwhatimade #growmoreflowers #gardening #flowers #happyflow...
published: 01 Oct 2024
Aretha Franklin, Marvis Staples - Oh Happy Day (Official Music Video)
"Oh Happy Day" by Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples
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Chorus:
Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
Oh when he washed
He washed my sins away
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Whoopi Goldberg reunites with the “Sister Act 2” cast to perform “Oh Happy Day” from the 1993 hit movie to kick off our 30th anniversary reunion special.
Subsc...
Whoopi Goldberg reunites with the “Sister Act 2” cast to perform “Oh Happy Day” from the 1993 hit movie to kick off our 30th anniversary reunion special.
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Whoopi Goldberg reunites with the “Sister Act 2” cast to perform “Oh Happy Day” from the 1993 hit movie to kick off our 30th anniversary reunion special.
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Performed by Voices of Hope Children’s Choir / voicesofhopechildrenschoir.org
Arranged, directed and produced by Sarah Grandpre / sarahgrandpre.com
Video produc...
Performed by Voices of Hope Children’s Choir / voicesofhopechildrenschoir.org
Arranged, directed and produced by Sarah Grandpre / sarahgrandpre.com
Video produced by James Davis II / JD2Pictures.com
Orchestration by Marc Riley
Music and Lyrics by Edwin Hawkins, in the style of Sister Act 2
We could listen to these beautiful vocals and this happy message EVERY day! Led by sister trio and long time members of the choir, Faith, Kennedy and Mackenzie. We hope this brings a smile to your face and joy to your heart 💚 💜 💙
We want to stay connected with you! Follow Voices of Hope Children’s Choir on social media to stay up to date here:
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Performed by Voices of Hope Children’s Choir / voicesofhopechildrenschoir.org
Arranged, directed and produced by Sarah Grandpre / sarahgrandpre.com
Video produced by James Davis II / JD2Pictures.com
Orchestration by Marc Riley
Music and Lyrics by Edwin Hawkins, in the style of Sister Act 2
We could listen to these beautiful vocals and this happy message EVERY day! Led by sister trio and long time members of the choir, Faith, Kennedy and Mackenzie. We hope this brings a smile to your face and joy to your heart 💚 💜 💙
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"Oh Happy Day" by The Edwin Hawkins Singers
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"Oh Happy Day" by The Edwin Hawkins Singers
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Lyrics:
Oh, happy day (Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day (Oh, happy day)
When Jesus washed (When Jesus washed)
Oh, when He washed (When Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (When Jesus washed)
He washed my sins away (Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day (Oh, happy day)
#OhHappyDay #TheEdwinHawkinsSingers #OfficialAudio
"Oh Happy Day" by The Edwin Hawkins Singers
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Lyrics:
Oh, happy day (Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day (Oh, happy day)
When Jesus washed (When Jesus washed)
Oh, when He washed (When Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (When Jesus washed)
He washed my sins away (Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day (Oh, happy day)
#OhHappyDay #TheEdwinHawkinsSingers #OfficialAudio
Hi I'm Jane. I live in Utah up against these beautiful mountains. I love cutting from my garden. The last several years I fell in love with growing flowers in m...
Hi I'm Jane. I live in Utah up against these beautiful mountains. I love cutting from my garden. The last several years I fell in love with growing flowers in my own yard. To say I'm obsessed would be an understatement. I finally got polka Dahlia to work. This bouquet is my favorite I've made so far. I have polka dahlia as the star along with State of Grace Rose and oh Happy Day Rose. Some backup flowers that I used in this bouquet are sedum, yellow tansy, daisy, snapdragons, hydrangeas, and yarrow. And of course I had to add my favorite foliage dusty Miller and variegated weigela. This bouquet is going to be hard to top. I hope you enjoy this video. #flowersmakemehappy #growyourownflowers #flowerarrangement #garden #utahgarden #lookwhatimade #growmoreflowers #gardening #flowers #happyflowers #growyourownbouquet #cutflowers
Hi I'm Jane. I live in Utah up against these beautiful mountains. I love cutting from my garden. The last several years I fell in love with growing flowers in my own yard. To say I'm obsessed would be an understatement. I finally got polka Dahlia to work. This bouquet is my favorite I've made so far. I have polka dahlia as the star along with State of Grace Rose and oh Happy Day Rose. Some backup flowers that I used in this bouquet are sedum, yellow tansy, daisy, snapdragons, hydrangeas, and yarrow. And of course I had to add my favorite foliage dusty Miller and variegated weigela. This bouquet is going to be hard to top. I hope you enjoy this video. #flowersmakemehappy #growyourownflowers #flowerarrangement #garden #utahgarden #lookwhatimade #growmoreflowers #gardening #flowers #happyflowers #growyourownbouquet #cutflowers
"Oh Happy Day" by Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples
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"Oh Happy Day" by Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples
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Chorus:
Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
Oh when he washed
He washed my sins away
#ArethaFranklin #MavisStaples #OhHappyDay #QueenOfSoul
"Oh Happy Day" by Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples
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Chorus:
Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
Oh when he washed
He washed my sins away
#ArethaFranklin #MavisStaples #OhHappyDay #QueenOfSoul
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Whoopi Goldberg reunites with the “Sister Act 2” cast to perform “Oh Happy Day” from the 1993 hit movie to kick off our 30th anniversary reunion special.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2Ybi4tM
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Performed by Voices of Hope Children’s Choir / voicesofhopechildrenschoir.org
Arranged, directed and produced by Sarah Grandpre / sarahgrandpre.com
Video produced by James Davis II / JD2Pictures.com
Orchestration by Marc Riley
Music and Lyrics by Edwin Hawkins, in the style of Sister Act 2
We could listen to these beautiful vocals and this happy message EVERY day! Led by sister trio and long time members of the choir, Faith, Kennedy and Mackenzie. We hope this brings a smile to your face and joy to your heart 💚 💜 💙
We want to stay connected with you! Follow Voices of Hope Children’s Choir on social media to stay up to date here:
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"Oh Happy Day" by The Edwin Hawkins Singers
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Lyrics:
Oh, happy day (Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day (Oh, happy day)
When Jesus washed (When Jesus washed)
Oh, when He washed (When Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed (When Jesus washed)
He washed my sins away (Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day (Oh, happy day)
#OhHappyDay #TheEdwinHawkinsSingers #OfficialAudio
Hi I'm Jane. I live in Utah up against these beautiful mountains. I love cutting from my garden. The last several years I fell in love with growing flowers in my own yard. To say I'm obsessed would be an understatement. I finally got polka Dahlia to work. This bouquet is my favorite I've made so far. I have polka dahlia as the star along with State of Grace Rose and oh Happy Day Rose. Some backup flowers that I used in this bouquet are sedum, yellow tansy, daisy, snapdragons, hydrangeas, and yarrow. And of course I had to add my favorite foliage dusty Miller and variegated weigela. This bouquet is going to be hard to top. I hope you enjoy this video. #flowersmakemehappy #growyourownflowers #flowerarrangement #garden #utahgarden #lookwhatimade #growmoreflowers #gardening #flowers #happyflowers #growyourownbouquet #cutflowers
"Oh Happy Day" by Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples
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Chorus:
Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
Oh when he washed
He washed my sins away
#ArethaFranklin #MavisStaples #OhHappyDay #QueenOfSoul
"Oh Happy Day" was a 1952 surprise hit song, one of the first whose initial popularity was driven by teenagers rather than support from the music industry.
Introduction
"Oh Happy Day" (not to be confused with the gospel hit of the same name) was known as the "people's hit" since it became a national United States hit song as well as an international hit without any initial support from the music industry. The song reached US #3 in Cashbox and #4 & #3 in Billboard′s two national charts, respectively), United Kingdom #4, and Australia singles charts #1. Time Magazine called it the "Mystery Hit" and described it as the "rarest kind of hit, unplanned and unplugged." It was first released on record by Don Howard in early November 1952. Within two months, Don Howard's "Oh Happy Day" was still going up the charts, when two other versions of the same song by Lawrence Welk and The Four Knights, respectively, also went up the US hit charts, Lawrence Welk's version reaching #5 (Billboard US national charts) and the Four Knights' version reaching #8 (Billboard US national charts).