Did you know Bruce Springsteen recorded a song called “Happy”? It’s true.
That’s from his four-CD B-sides-and-other-miscellania collection Tracks, which you probably don’t own unless you’re a big Springsteen fan. Not a whole lot that’s memorable, but hey, it’s Springsteen. More Springsteen is better than less Springsteen.
Sheryl Crow also has a Happy song:
Yeah, I know, that’s called “If It Makes You Happy”. What I have in my collection is from the Live Room Sessions, and it’s just called “Happy”. I started this post before I realized the difference and couldn’t find a video of the song that I have. Sue me.
And yes, I know what song you were expecting:
1. Holy schnikes, that video has over 676 million views.
2. Minions! And Magic Johnson!
3. Seeing the original video always makes me appreciate the Weird Al version that much more.
The man is a genius. And I can’t wait to see the live version of that when he comes to Houston in August.