| "It's a Good Day" | |
|---|---|
| Single byPeggy Lee | |
| B-side | "He's Just My Kind" |
| Released | November 16, 1946 |
| Recorded | September 28, 1946 |
| Genre | Traditional pop |
| Length | 2:54 |
| Label | Capitol Records |
| Songwriters | Dave Barbour, Peggy Lee |
| Music video | |
| "It's a Good Day" onYouTube | |
"It's a Good Day" is apopularsong written byPeggy Lee and her first husbandDave Barbour and published in1946.[1] Peggy Lee's recording reached theBillboard charts in January, 1947 peaking at No. 16.[2]
The song has been recorded by many singers since its introduction.
Peggy Lee dueted the song withBing Crosby on four occasions on Crosby'sPhilco Radio Time show in 1946/47 and Crosby sang it solo on the June 11, 1947 program.[3] This version was included in the album "Swingin' with Bing! Bing Crosby's Lost Radio Performances".[4]Phil Harris recorded a version of "It's a Good Day" for RCA Victor in 1947.[5][6] Perry Como recorded this song for his albumSo Smooth in 1955 and sang it in live performances.[7][8][9]
