Oh Happy Day

"Oh Happy Day" is a popular gospel song written by Philip Doddridge in the key of F. The song was originally published in 1755 as part of a hymn book called "Hymns Founded on Various Texts in the Holy Scriptures." In 1969, the song gained widespread popularity when it was performed and recorded by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, a gospel choir from California. Although Philip Doddridge composed the lyrics, the melody of "Oh Happy Day" is believed to be a traditional African-American spiritual that predates Doddridge's work. In this uplifting song, the melody is characterized by a joyful and catchy tune that is frequently accompanied by powerful harmonies and spirited vocal performances.