DAVE (BABY) CORTEZ- "THE HAPPY ORGAN"
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Uploaded by rwells47 on Oct 3, 2010
WENT ALL THE WAY TO #1 IN 1959. David Cortez Clowney, known by the stage name Dave "Baby" Cortez (born August 13, 1938, Detroit, Michigan), is an American pop and R&B organist and pianist.
Clowney made his first record in 1956 under his own name but it was not until three years later that he scored a major success using the stage name Dave "Baby" Cortez. His instrumental, "The Happy Organ" was the first pop/rock hit to feature the electronic organ as lead instrument; it featured drummer Gary Hammond and guitarist Hume. The 45 RPM single was the first instrumental No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 chart.
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This song is related to 'shortenin bread'
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this brings back memories of my youth and I'm an old man 70 yrs old
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Dave was also a group singer with great groups such as the Pearls. Valentines, Paragons and Jesters. I don't know if he was with any of them at there peak or if he was a fill in or a permanent member of any of them. I do know that he could sing. Just play the "B" side of Happy Organ and listen to the great R&B song" Love Me As I Love You."
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yes .... really classic :s
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I remeber playing my fake piano on our hi-fi to this song as a kid!!!
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This is the song you play when you are successful................
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im going through hard times & depression, i remember my grandpa used to play this when he took me to elementary school, i have to say this song brightens my night & day thank you for posting this God bless you, im snapping my fingers to this beautiful piece, thank you!!!! you are helpful
dvadabest 3 weeks ago
@dvadabest - you are very welcome! I'm happy that this song brightens your day! Music can really help us to feel better. Thanks for the kind words- God Bless you too, Ron
rwells47 3 weeks ago
Thank you, great to hear this again. Memories
nubs1946 3 weeks ago
@nubs1946- you're very welcome!
rwells47 3 weeks ago
This "Oldie but Goodie" is AWESUM!!! Got me kickin' up my heels & just feelin' HAPPY & Dancin'! What a great catchy tune!!! THANKS for the wonderful memories!
Yzabeaux 1 month ago
@Yzabeaux - you are very welcome! Ron
rwells47 1 month ago