Goody Goody
"Goody Goody" is a 1936 popular song composed by Matty Malneck, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer.
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra (with vocalist Helen Ward) recorded the song. Frankie Lymon performed it live on television on several occasions, including in 1957 on The Ted Steele Show. He also had a hit with his recording of the song in the United States, reaching #20 that year, as well as #24 in the UK. It was released as a recording with his group the Teenagers, but was, in fact, a solo recording.
Shelley Winters's character in Curtis Harrington's 1971 thriller What's the Matter with Helen? plays the song at the end of the movie.
The song was performed by 'Wayne & Wanda' in an episode of The Muppet Show.
Chicago recorded the song on its 1995 big band album Night and Day. Their version was arranged and featured lead vocals by Bill Champlin.
A recording by the BBC Dance Orchestra was featured in the film The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007).
Bobby Rydell performs the song in his live shows (Las Vegas, 2015).
Notable recordings
- Bob Crosby – also a 1936 best-selling version
- Teddy Stauffer & the Original Teddies (1936)
- Julie London – Julie Is Her Name, Volume II (1955)
- Frankie Lymon – Single - 1957-07: Gee 1039 (1957)
- Ella Fitzgerald – Ella at the Opera House (1957), Get Happy! (1959)
- Della Reese – Della (1960)
- Frank Sinatra – Sinatra and Swingin' Brass (1962)
- Chicago – Night & Day Big Band (1995)
- Camille O'Sullivan – performed the song, with Will Young, in the 2005 Academy Award- and Golden Globe-nominated film Mrs. Henderson Presents starring Dame Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins and Will Young. The movie's soundtrack was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Film Music.
- Marina Xavier – Where Do You Start? (2010)
- Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga – Cheek to Cheek (2014)
- Beau Monga – X-Factor NZ (2015)
- Mel Torme, early 1950s
- Peggy Lee, early 1950s