Other Versions
Numerous variations of the song have been recorded and performed. Some notable versions include:
- In the TV show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody the English and Japanese versions were sung in the Tipton Hotel's entertainment show for adults.
- "Shiawase Nara Te o Tatakō" (幸せなら手を叩こう, meaning "If You're Happy, Clap Your Hands." ?) is the Japanese version of this song written by Rihito Kimura. A version of it can be seen in the film The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
- For years, Cal Worthington has used a variation of the tune as the advertising jingle for his Worthington automobile dealerships in the United States.
- The European resorts of Centerparcs use the tune in their TV adds promoting holiday parcs.
- Raffi created new lyrics for this song on his Let's Play album including "If You're Bananas and You Know it, Let it Ring" and "If You're Beautiful and You Know It, Shout Hooray".
- On the children's television show Barney & Friends, the tune was used for the song "Mix a Color." In addition, the original song is commonly sung on the show.
- The PBS show "The Kidsongs Television Show" featured the song on the episode "Let's Work Together". Kidsongs recorded a version for both TV, home video market and a children's music CD.
- It was referenced in the song "Dance with me" (2001) by the group 112 (band), only changing the word "happy" with "sexy".
Read more about this topic: If You're Happy And You Know It
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