In my youth during World War II we had such an oldfashioned grammophone and only of few records one of which was The Ferko String Band with Happy Days are here again. I'm so glad I found this origenal version on You Tube. This kind of my music makes me very happy. Thank you !
As jmmdk5 said, Ferko is one of the powerhouse Mummers clubs. The Mummers Parade is a day-long parade, and is the Philadelphia version of Mardi Gras. Many performers wear outlandish costumes which feature ostrich feathers and sequins. Ferko has won the String Band category in the Mummers Parade 20 times since 1927. They won in 1927, 1929, 1930-32, 1936-39, 1947, 1950-51, 1958, 1969, 1974, 1982, 1994, and 1996-98. (Source - Mummers[dot]com)
Also, the Mummers Parade is broken into three categories: Comics (spoofing various current events) Fancies (very fancy costumes) String Bands (which also wear very fancy costumes) There is a fourth division, but the Fancy Brigades (elaborate staged performances) no longer march up Broad St. Instead, they perform at the Convention Center. For those outside of the Philly area, if you get cable channel WGN, they televise the Mummers Parade.
Franklin D. Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 - April 12, 1945), commonly known by his initials FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States (March 4, 1933 - April 12, 1945). With the bouncy popular song "Happy Days Are Here Again" as his campaign theme, FDR defeated incumbent Republican Herbert Hoover in November 1932, at the depth of the Great Depression.
The Democrats weren't the only ones using the song. It was on Volkswagen commercials during the 70's and also the theme song for the mid-70s sports nostalgia TV show The Way It Was with Curt Gowdy.
Play loud for the DEMs when Barak brings it home in November and sets America back on its historic role as shining beacon to humanity. Its been a very tough 8 years!
Yes even though I'm a Canadian, I'm looking forward to January 20th when Barack Obama is finally sworn into office. After 8 years, it can't come fast enough. HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN!
Happy Days Are Here Again was copyrighted in 1929 by Milton Ager (music) and Jack Yellen (lyrics). It was first recorded by Leo Reisman and His Orchestra in November 1929 and was used in the 1930 film Chasing Rainbows. Unfortunately, it was co-opted as a song for FDR's 1932 campaign. FDR won and it became the unofficial theme of the Democratic Party. Were it not for that the song would be barely known today.
WASHINGTON (AFP) - New opinion polls Tuesday made painful reading for President Barack Obama's Democrats, cementing conventional wisdom that they face a pounding by Republicans in November's congressional elections. News article this morning. Happy days are here again! Now to clean out the bums on the Republican side of the aisle too!
Hehehe. You people crack me up. It is possible to listen to a nice song without getting all political. I'll bet that most of you can't listen to the William Tell overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger.
In my youth during World War II we had such an oldfashioned grammophone and only of few records one of which was The Ferko String Band with Happy Days are here again. I'm so glad I found this origenal version on You Tube. This kind of my music makes me very happy. Thank you !
This is my all time favorite version of this song!
Listening to this a lot, today of all days.
My record of this song was broken!
Love this record!
As jmmdk5 said, Ferko is one of the powerhouse Mummers clubs.
The Mummers Parade is a day-long parade, and is the Philadelphia version of Mardi Gras. Many performers wear outlandish costumes which feature ostrich feathers and sequins.
Ferko has won the String Band category in the Mummers Parade 20 times since 1927.
They won in 1927, 1929, 1930-32, 1936-39, 1947, 1950-51, 1958, 1969, 1974, 1982, 1994, and 1996-98.
(Source - Mummers[dot]com)
gosh im at butlins in 1975 they played this all the time.
Just love your cheerful lively rendition.
Also, the Mummers Parade is broken into three categories:
Comics (spoofing various current events)
Fancies (very fancy costumes)
String Bands (which also wear very fancy costumes)
There is a fourth division, but the Fancy Brigades (elaborate staged performances) no longer march up Broad St. Instead, they perform at the Convention Center.
For those outside of the Philly area, if you get cable channel WGN, they televise the Mummers Parade.
Franklin D. Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 - April 12, 1945), commonly known by his initials FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States (March 4, 1933 - April 12, 1945).
With the bouncy popular song "Happy Days Are Here Again" as his campaign theme, FDR defeated incumbent Republican Herbert Hoover in November 1932, at the depth of the Great Depression.
I've just found my song!
This song reminds me very much of JFK's run for the presidency in 1960. Great times!
Ez itt a Szabad Európa Rádió a 29, 35, 41 és 49 méteres hullámhosszon. A Forgószinpad müsora következik...
Wochenend und sonnenschein! It's all the same in any language; happy days
Happy Days are here again, GO ALLEN WEST!!! Rock This Nation!!!
Yay!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️
Super excellent
@honzarudy
In Germany the Vinyl record is from 1958. (LONDON DL 20 053)
woo-fuggin-hoo! :)
great song for bbq weather comin' up
BTW - I just learned that Ferko will perform at the Mummers Museum at 2 St. & Washington Ave. on the evening of Thursday, July 10, 2008.
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He got my vote!
This OOZES JOY
In Germany it is known as "Wochenend' und Sonnenschein" (o:
That moment where I wish I was born in the 50's.... Or even the 1300's good time for crusading. Long live the Catholic Church and all religions.
Far better than Mitch Miller's later version.
YAY, FDR!!
Exactly! We're seeing bank failures and unemployment lines! We need SOMETHING to cheer us up!
I've had the US pressing of the 78 on the Media label for decades. Love it. Funny how it sounds even more relevant as ever these days......
Go ahead, GLOAT!!!!
The Democrats weren't the only ones using the song. It was on Volkswagen commercials during the 70's and also the theme song for the mid-70s sports nostalgia TV show The Way It Was with Curt Gowdy.
@monadnockandcasey I'm with you!!
Recorded 1961
Im Unbanned From ROBLOX!
"Happy days are here again.."
the nincompoops are still here 3 years later
i played this when OHIO was called
Let me be the first to celebrate President Obama's reelection by listening to this song.
Buster Keaton!
looool :D
Play loud for the DEMs when Barak brings it home in November and sets America back on its historic role as shining beacon to humanity. Its been a very tough 8 years!
Vote for happy days under a New Deal! Vote for Roosevelt/Garner in '32!
Yes even though I'm a Canadian, I'm looking forward to January 20th when Barack Obama is finally sworn into office. After 8 years, it can't come fast enough. HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN!
@CDMstudios
LOL. Yeah right.
This song will be played nationwide once Trump gets re-elected for real.
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Trump just got elected as 47th President! Undust this song and broadcast it!
Democratic fight song from the 1930s and used at least thru JFK's convention. Great song.
I'm trying not to gloat as I send this link to all my Republican friends.
Happy Days Are Here Again was copyrighted in 1929 by Milton Ager (music) and Jack Yellen (lyrics). It was first recorded by Leo Reisman and His Orchestra in November 1929 and was used in the 1930 film Chasing Rainbows. Unfortunately, it was co-opted as a song for FDR's 1932 campaign. FDR won and it became the unofficial theme of the Democratic Party. Were it not for that the song would be barely known today.
The Lone Ranger political? Was he republican or democrat?
I played this video the moment Obama won! Every Obama voter should play it too!
Yay - President Obama - four more years
is more like the 20's or 30's
I'm playing this for the Supreme Court's ruling on Obamacare!!! I'll play it again when the Democrats take over Utah!!!
WASHINGTON (AFP) - New opinion polls Tuesday made painful reading for President Barack Obama's Democrats, cementing conventional wisdom that they face a pounding by Republicans in November's congressional elections.
News article this morning. Happy days are here again!
Now to clean out the bums on the Republican side of the aisle too!
When I heard they got Bin Laden, I immediately put this on my play list.
This would be a good song to play if the USA went back to being isolationalist.
President Donald J. Trump is now one of the greatest presidents in American history....Washington, Lincoln, Reagan, and now Trump.
Lol Roblox everything funny group!!!! XD
LOL. CHASE.
Just eat 1000 pies...
Hehehe. You people crack me up. It is possible to listen to a nice song without getting all political. I'll bet that most of you can't listen to the William Tell overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger.
Hmmm. What you mean, “We,” Paleface.....yuk yuk
What I'll play when Obama gets voted out of office.
Democrats FOREVER
WHEN HILLARY BECOMES PRESIDENT! :)
VOTE DEMOCRATIC!
democrats such