Jimmy Soul topped the Billboard charts on May 18, 1963, with “If You Wanna Be Happy.” Jimmy’s key to happiness is revealed in the lyrics of his nutty novelty record: “If you wanna be happy for the ...

It’s been a good while since pure joy has won as big as it did today on the Hot 100, with Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” finally landing atop the chart. As noted earlier, Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t… By ...

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