The Partridge Family Opening

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Led by music producer Wes Farrell, a group of hired studio musicians (informally referred to as the Wrecking Crew) actually created the Partridge Family's sound. The harmonious background vocalists were brothers John and Tom Bahler, Jackie Ward and Ron Hicklin (initially the Ron Hicklin Singers). David Cassidy was originally to lip sync with the rest of the cast, but he convinced Farrell just weeks into production that he could sing and was allowed to join the studio ensemble as the lead singer.[5] He and Shirley Jones, who sang background, were the only cast members who were actually featured on the recordings.

Despite best attempts, the Partridge Family Theme, shown over opening credits, underwent more than one incarnation. Initial episodes feature the "And Hear Us Singin'" in place of the popular title later used, "C'mon Get Happy". The latter-a play upon the 1920's song "Get Happy" which also features the tag "Come on, Get Happy (were gonna chase all your blues away)"- was likely a hidden influence in the "wide-audience appeal" approach of the show and its music. Significant is the verse lyric that begins the initial theme "And Hear Us Singin'":

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[squeapler]

@CWM880 This was the original first season theme, and I do remember it. Note that Jeremy Gelbwaks is in the credits instead of Brian Forster, who took his place as the little brother after the first season. This was replaced by the "C'mon Get Happy" theme by the second season (may have been earlier).

[CWM880]

This is not the theme I remember

I just remember " Come on lets get happy" in the chorus.

[BonnieStoner]

I watched this show!