Today I will link to the YouTube page and feature a Candid Comment about Jimmy Soul and his song. "If You Wanna Be Happy."
Jimmy Soul recorded the tune in 1963, and it charted, reaching number 1 in May 1963. He had a few more hits, ended his musical career, and joined the U.S. Army. Later in life, he got hooked into the drug culture and was imprisoned in the late 80s for possessing a controlled substance. In 1988 he died of a heart attack, most likely while serving time in jail.
Many people love this song finding it catchy and funny, and this was the song's intent. That said, when you look at the song's wording, it slams marriage and suggests that women who are "ugly" are a better catch because they will just stay at home and tend the house. Whereas a pretty woman is a troublemaker who will cause their husband grief and even ruin him.
I would love feedback here and on the YouTube site. To read more about Jimmy Soul, you can visit the wiki page. To see the video, head to YouTube via the link below.
