The Happy Organ [SEP] performer
The Happy Organ
"The Happy Organ" is the name of an instrumental composition made famous by Dave "Baby" Cortez in 1959. Cortez co-composed it with noted celebrity photographer James J. Kriegsmann and frequent collaborator Kurt Wood. A significant portion of the tune bears a strong resemblance to the traditional "Shortnin' Bread" tune. The record topped the "Billboard" Hot 100 on 11 May 1959 and also reached #5 on Billboard's R&B chart.
The song originally featured lyrics and was intended to be
– Sep 1928
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