Alton Ellis - "You've Made Me So Very Happy" (Official Audio)

Co-written and first recorded in 1967 by Brenda Holloway, ‘You've Made Me So Very Happy’ became the singer's third Top 40 pop single, when the single reached Number 39 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and 40 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.
Covered by 1969, Blood, Sweat & Tears in 1969, the song became one of the US pop group's biggest hits, reaching Number 2 on the American Billboard Hot 100 in April and 35 in the UK the following month.
Further versions of the song include interpretations by Holloway’s fellow Tamla performers, Edwin Starr & Blinky, Chris Clark, the Temptations, the Miracles, the Hearts of Stone and Diana Ross, while Bobbie Gentry, Cher, Lou Rawls, Sammy Davis Jr., Mina, Shirley Bassey, Gloria Estefan and Julian Ovenden have also covered the number.
By the time Alton Ellis recorded his soulful version at Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle studio in Bond Street, Kingston in 1970, the singer-songwriter was firmly established as one of the island’s most celebrated artists, having enjoyed numerous ska, rock steady and reggae hits over the preceding decade.
Alton also cut the song for Reid’s main rival, Clement ‘Coxson’ Dodd, but it is the Treasure Isle cut that remains his seminal interpretation of the composition.
YOU'VE MADE ME SO VERY HAPPY LYRICS
Written by Brenda Holloway, Patrice Holloway, Frank Wilson and Berry Gordy
Wah-ooh-wah-ooh, woo-oo
Wah-ooh-wah-ooh, woo-oo
I've lost at love, at love, at love before
Got mad and I closed and I closed and I closed the door
And you say try just once more
And you came and you took control
You touched my very soul
You've always shown me that
Loving you is where it's at
You've made me so very happy
I'm so glad you came into my life
The others were untrue
But when it came to loving you, now
I'd spend my whole life with you, girl
'Cos you came and you took control
You touched my very soul
You've always shown me that
Loving you is where it's at
You've made me so very happy
I'm so glad you came into my life
Wah-ooh-wah-ooh, woo-oo
Wah-ooh-wah-ooh, woo-oo
I've lost at love, at love, at love before
Got mad and I closed and I closed and I closed the door
And you say try just once more
And you came and you took control
You touched my very soul
You've always shown me that
Loving you is where it's at
You've made me so very happy
I'm so glad you came into my life
Wah-ooh-wah-ooh, woo-oo
Wah-ooh-wah-ooh, woo-oo
#AltonEllis #You'veMadeMeSoVeryHappy #BloodSweatandTears #Trojan #DukeReid #TreasureIsle

[@JamesDLegend2070]

It doesn't matter what color you are, how old you are, or what year it is, good music is good music . Good music knows no boundaries .

[@cunobelinusX31]

So much shit these days, how will young people ever make good music again?

[@martinafossataro8829]

@@cunobelinusX31 watch the old slaves that bring soul and blues till our hearts. Everybody has bad times, black people had and they create good music tho

[@jahblessjones]

Bowy yuh nah lie mi Genaral

[@edgarmcamachob1671]

That’s right my brother 👍

[@eagna8385]

James, well said Sir, my sentiment always. I only knew the Blood Sweat & Tears version (which is very good). while the composition of this song is nothing compared to the Blood Sweat and tears release. I found original soul version, just so cool - good music is good music Sir x

[@TettyBear]

I sing this to my husband and our baby... I cry everytime! I'm so thankful for this life

[@tharealstunningbrwn9478]

Hugs Queen 👑

[@bootsylewis]

GOD BLESS SISTER CHIN UP❤

[@SunnyIlha]

"2:20"

[@ElLenadorLA]

Found this man at 35 years old. Every song he has touches my soul. It’s like my heart was missing his music.

[@christianarrizon9796]

You really think so

[@SunnyIlha]

Wow.

[@karlschneider9479]

Found him at 21 I'm 58 now. I was really involved in the Reggae scene here in Boston.

[@Danette1]

I feeeeel you in this. Such a beautiful song and he is amazing. Gives me chills.

[@macadon041]

Me also

[@pedrocosme9740]

Why we don’t have music like this anymore?

[@fudgebrim2163]

Because we don’t have people like this anymore 😔

[@LVRN-qj7kr]

It's not what the mainstream music industry wants to sell.

[@davidbalentine2110]

Money

[@neilnelmar8007]

Because they are no Americans writing and singing songs like this so could copy it

[@neilnelmar8007]

@@river4462 because this particular song as with others he did was originally done by an American

[@SunnyIlha]

Alton Ellis is among the GREATEST Rocksteady vocalists of all time. Straightforward, rustic, countryman, unfettered, crystal clear, grabbing, soul satisfying, miraculously bare and essential.

[@hotstitch1]

Wow! I love your description of Mr Altons singing x

[@jasperabbott4389]

Sunnyisland I most wholeheartedly agree!

[@bliss-nessisariella5993]

Beautifully said🤗

[@EveryTongueShallTell]

Alton's singing capability is instantly noticeable, I've always admired his voice out of all the reggae singers I've ever heard. Justin Hinds also captured my imagination, I really like his voice too. Of course, Eric Donaldson with Cherry Oh Baby is just iconic. Funnily enough, the most famous reggae artist ever Bob Marley, was only average at singing.

[@carlfinesse]

Sir, I thought you were going to run out of superlatives but no lol. Great description.

[@bastetmt1447]

The God Father himself Mr.Rock steady/Reggae Mr Alton Elis ..March 2020 had to hit replay .. please hit like if you’re loving this Bass- line..

[@waleskafigueroa7740]

GOD BLESS 🇯🇲 BEST MUSIC CREATED.REGGAE,SKA FROM PUERTO RICO 🇵🇷

[@BubbaRub1]

I would but this computer I'm listening on has no bass :(

[@muppetrowlf1473]

The Bass in the mix is stunning for its age. Someone knew what they were doing.

[@reecepalmer-lacey421]

Takes me back to growing up in Custom House, E16 I lived in a block of maisonettes and everyone would be blaring out their music all from different backgrounds it was amazing, my mum would be blasting out Country n Western, my Dad a bit of ska, two tone, little bit of 70's punk, downstairs we had the neighbours playing the likes of madness and ub40, but it was my next door neighbour Bev, who was a proud jamaican who always played the best tunes, lots old school reggae and it had the whole block dancing and coming together. Those were the days ❤

[@markyrwd9692]

Community at its best!

[@kennyslatterythomas3170]

Everything has changed 😢😢😢

[@monicanash1230]

Feel that mine was Broadwater farm 70s sad to say will never be again❤😢

[@reecepalmer-lacey421]

Yes and unfortunately for the worse. Least we've got the memories of how good it was, a lot of youngsters will never even have that.​@@kennyslatterythomas3170

[@jasminesullivan3571]

Was played at my cousins husbands funeral yesterday and the tears couldn't stop fallin' jeez I cryin' again They had a once in a lifetime love, theres no words for the sorrow I feel for her loss. Sleep well Alvin 🕊

[@mr_kayo]

Holy shit, that voice. Had never heard Anton Ellis until today.

[@iam01]

sharpie9dud Wow

[@YaoEspirito]

Alton.

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

They say that once a tear has fallen, the willow cries eternally.

[@juancghinojosa9478]

Igual q yo amigo, saludos

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

Mr. Ellis was the tear that fell, we are the willows who weep, but he has found the love he searched for, so let's be happy and be thankful that the LORD blessed us with his talents for a limited amount of time. RIP Alton (and Hortense too). ✌❤😊

[@monyandrade4339]

Aun escuchando esa canción desde México en el 2024, quien más???

[@diamanteenbruto7314]

Aquí presente

[@franciscanoruiz5777]

Amole por unas chevessss

[@javiergutierrez7768]

🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@Abiomedic]

🤝🏼 🇨🇴🇨🇴

[@alixmoura9487]

Holaaa , presente ! Desde acá Monterrey Nuevo León México 😊

[@ajwatson9974]

I'm just in from a meal with family in memory of our late Mother Hilda B ❤ Listening to some music now what a tune.

[@christianbatildi5635]

Is the favourite song of my loving dog, every time listening it start to howl 🐺🌹❤️🌴🦋

[@ingridreynolds7750]

Alton Still touches my very soul with his music…Thank God for great singers like Alton Ellis..❤❤

[@phsuffragette]

2020 who? 50 years!

[@juniorfuentes8665]

Yuuumps

[@dreadlocksinmoonlight]

Yes I

[@cunobelinusX31]

Good tunes never age

[@BlackBlack-cd7qi]

BIG UP🔥

[@samalvaalvasam7351]

Yes

[@grimsbyhoopstv8069]

Dem a use all the reggae song in movies and commercials but on dem award show dem nah give no award for reggae artists. One white man name magic get award for reggae. Man mi tell yuh the word is full of injustice.

[@ColtenGamerPro]

Hermano la buena música no necesita un premio, la buena música solo necesito llegar a los oídos correctos y abrir conciencias.

[@seanstaunton6461]

How racist are you music is not about colour it’s about love and what’s in your heart ,,I was brought up on this stuff and I’m white and if you think your the only one that’s hard done then wake up. And and stop your nastiness

[@aestheticsbyjasmine940]

Alton ❤️ what a gentleman ❤️ true original artist ❤️ foundation ❤️ why isn’t Jamaican music no longer this beautiful ❤️ thank you for the everlasting music Alton rest in peace and power ❤️

[@theguy491]

jasmine DL I love this song.

[@am5790]

new generations, culture shift, different self conciousness or lack, corporation $ and selling ones soul and etc.....who knows. But thank God Jamaica changed the world forever by innovation and by massively talented creators....at least we have that to remember.

[@melancholy5980]

@@am5790 and it only get worse the more as the internet advances

[@am5790]

@@melancholy5980 frighteningly so...authorship has been shift towards those who are less about making it by their artistic and soulful merit but the lure of shallow lifestyle. Yes, I has become joyless. Sometimes I wonder if it always has been so and I was blinded by my youthful energy. I don't know, I wonder sometimes.

[@user-li1gp2jw8k]

@@am5790 deep

[@andrewprice3744]

My favorite Alton Ellis recording

[@jaydoyle1995]

I am 35 and from Liverpool I would love to listen to this music all day everyday I have never heard of this artist before or this music fantastic

[@gordonmckenzie2920]

Oh please get allll of his music, you will not be disappointed

[@sammoe1292]

that's how it goes. then next thing you know, five years later you know all the greats, dennis brown, eric donaldson, greg isaacs, etcs...

[@dmc7642]

I'm 22 years old been brought up with this all my life from my mum and stepdad wouldnt change it for the world so many memories to these grooving out 👌

[@joysboy6588]

Love it - Alway remember & be warned, at Christmas time, most of the world is in awe, full do praise, love, recognition, respect & acknowledgement, of a baby, born in a barn because there was NO room for him & in the inn, that eventually, turned into a man, that resembles (something) like the a man that sang that song.The R.I.P Elton Ellis & my Dad.

[@leebedford7723]

I remember putting these lps on for my dad and his mates when i was about 5 Best music ever produced in my eye Rip to all the legends out there

[@ThiagoSilva-jr5ce]

Passando por aqui, primeira vez ouvindo bela canção viva o roots 50%🇧🇷 / 50%🇯🇲

[@9etherking707]

Ain't no music like classic crackling hits from JAMAICA!! 🇯🇲

[@kwamemckain67]

I heard this song on a tv commercial and immediately hit Shazam not knowing it’s the great Alton Ellis… wowwwwwwww!!!

[@terminallyCHill8fo]

Same

[@threads76]

Yep...Adidas pulling from the great Alton Ellis catalog. More Royalty for his family.

[@MexicaNumber1]

Love that commercial.

[@MexicaNumber1]

@@srsr5171 remember the why adidad basketball

[@gordonmckenzie2920]

@@threads76 There's no royalty for the Ellis family. This song is a Motown original, the publishing is now owned by the Universal Music Group

[@100summersx4]

This is so beautiful, I’m 20 from Barbados 🇧🇧, I thank God I had a chance to have this passion for this genre of music, and to have even experienced it.

[@lovelovelovemusic1177]

LOVE Never Stops Loving LOVE🌏

[@remixesfordjs8198]

No auto tune. Just reggae.

[@briangraham9695]

Been searching for this song for years wow am more than happy

[@TH3_FURY]

Alton Ellis : Only hits in his carreer, he's a melody genius !

[@mariaellender6014]

These were the days, no colour, no black, white..... Music was ours 😊

[@brieze1233]

Alton Ellis providing light during sad Corona times...🙏

[@JK-jt3lr]

This is from the golden age of pop culture. This guy hits home every time.

[@countdavis]

Upmost respect to Alton Ellis. You and your music tracks will never ever be forgotten. R.I.P Brother ❤️

[@msfabulista]

The bass player is amazing! Combined with his voice equals a perfect song

[@YanGuimarães73]

Isso é uma pedra! Tocada nos melhores clubes de Reggae aqui em São Luís Maranhão 🇱🇷

[@joyzloy16]

De lo mejor. 💕 Los años pasan y sigo escuchando esta canción con la misma emoción al ponerla.🇲🇽

[@luisfelipejimenez7011]

Confirmó ✌🏽

[@sandrachin-brown1228]

Absolutely

[@donnamilner7576]

Si.😊

[@Leonardo-1]

About five or six years ago I was in Colombia at a club and they played this song, all the women wanted to dance this song. I was the only non-colombian at the club and the DJ played this song several times so the women could get a chance to dance this song with me. I FELT great that night.

[@Missfke]

Always love this tune 🤩 can't explain how much I love it 😍

[@tribeofbenjamin9967]

Come on let’s give reggae music the credit it deserves...

[@northcoastmcz7567]

Alguém ainda nessa quarentena ?! 🔥🔥🔥 2021 estrala

[@jubaosniperdebagda5812]

🇧🇷🇯🇲💚❤️💛 🔊🎶🎶🎵🎵 Tamos junto !

[@brownbrotherspublishing8471]

There was a few versions of this recording this was the records we used to play I was 10 years old in 1967 and London was the place to be we had the best of everything the best group the Beatle, the world Cup,James Bond was the best film if you were a kid you couldn't help but Believe England was the best place in the world. Also we had our rock steady coming from Jamaica life was good everyone had their place and things ran smoothly the only people who would fuck with you were the old bill.

[@omarfrancisco55]

Fresh as the first day we heard it. ❤

[@edzelvelasco6733]

I've spent weeks searching this song, I really love this the first time I heard on my fb acct this the recent background music of ADIDAS advertisement.

[@beverleyj23]

Love this so so much, fantastic memories ❤️ love you Alton. So melodic ❤❤❤❤

[@alex_iribarren]

you touch my very soul

[@chrisburton7081]

Can listen to this one over and over!

[@samuelp1966]

Esse reggae é uma pedra.

[@mellisamcleod3786]

2022 & it's still an awesome song 🤗☺❤

[@mixedprincess_]

Found this gem at 21 and I wished I found it sooner 👀😍

[@Thecoolbwoy]

You make me so very happy 🤗💃🏾🕺🏾 need to be at a party with just these classics long live a true legend #thegreat #altonEllis salute king✊🏾

[@joaquinlanza3423]

This Caribbean vibes, wow, I just feel there.

[@oomz1975]

The neighbours are loving this right now' 🔥

[@adamfaith2321]

I just love this track. I listen to all types of music but this is one of my top tunes!

[@anthonywestney6892]

This is when music was music one love.

[@peterkourtellis8069]

This is grade 1 music

[@jamaicacharitytrustelliott7665]

This Alton Ellis Classic. Still brings tears to my eyes.

[@tassosvasiliades1325]

WONDERFULL...

[@leonawalker1336]

This Guy, is 1 of the Greatest Jamaican music artists..

[@ryanolson1588]

That damn adidas commercial brought me here. Heard the song and immediately had to look it up. I’ve had it on loop all day.

[@botvinnik64]

💥 boom 💥 I could listen to this cut 100x a day and it wouldn’t be enough - Alton Ellis forever!!!

[@maria-adelinastana5415]

Wow ❤️ 100+ replays (and counting)

[@promiseu7777]

Now This Is Music 💃🏻💃🏻❤

[@Missfke]

Ain't it ❤😅

[@mint7373]

Let this sink in

[@milsonsilva2403]

Sou Brasileiro e adoro Músicas Jamaicanas 🇧🇷🇯🇲

[@karlschneider9479]

Where in Brasil? My girlfriend is from Belo Horizonte.

[@lendasdoreggae]

camocim - ceara - Brasil

[@NdotzWinda]

Hot shot roll with it

[@jjjlove2260]

I keep coming back to his version. Love the slowed down reggae in the background.👏

[@mirrors23]

This is it, listen to that sound!!!

[@gudasangel1]

This song speak to my very soul, because at this very moment I am experiencing what Mr Alton Ellis is speaking about. Just when I gave up on love this man comes into my life and turn my world upside down.

[@lorenaarandaaraya5053]

Love song😍♥️

[@christianarrizon9796]

This song was written from a experience I had, word by word it even gives me goosebumps listening to it

[@djlosodapartyigniter8564]

Song just put me in my highest elevation of love 🫶🏾. Big rassclot thune 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ricardovalencia1397]

que feliz me hace esta cancion

[@mirandamoreno7393]

I LOVE YOU ROCK STEADY❤❤❤❤ ESCUCHANDO ESTE ROLON EN 2021, MIENTRAS HAGO HOME OFFICE!!!

[@kdonaldson6837]

Memories buy the score

[@bookshopband]

Great song! The choir is lifting us from the floor to the top!

[@lisaover2561]

Dedicate this to my new born granddaughter 2020

[@agentham]

This is the song that comes into my heart when I see Adriana. I fucked up my whole life, but I'm fine with that if the path lead me to her. She is worth all the pain it took to get here.

[@Missfke]

Your not done yet keep going you got this we all make mistakes ❤

[@Bikecampcook]

Banger !

[@MrFloydcampbell]

Who saw the Adidas commercial sampling this?

[@southlondon6759]

GREAT ARTIST!!!! So is his son Christopher. My Dad always spoke highly about them. R.I.P Daddy, Ivor. :-(

[@kathleengordon5623]

This is my favorite by alton its so beautiful 😍

[@sphinxtheeminx]

Such a great version, perfect voice for this song.

[@DAVENATCHSTOCKS]

2019 who still listening...hit like!!

[@YaoEspirito]

Dislike, for the gay comment.

[@lengmuzik6333]

2020

[@adriandouglas6876]

Only hurt and love can make a person create such beautiful music

[@oralacampbell6017]

Love this song! Alton Ellis fan for many years!

[@suzannebolin3710]

I wanted to hate on this, but i won't they sound great,and i think sometimes,as an American,i need to just relax,and enjoy just being in my own body,and my own way of being. Thank you for this video.

[@whitedawn9562j]

I love these song,it makes me happy, what A voice

[@matiasgodoy7049]

i discovered thus today man, i luv this a lot

[@MrEucrow]

always touches my heart and mind after so many years of listening. love it

[@vaughnscontent9385]

2024 and this still hit like I heard it for the first

[@charlieharris3960]

Someone special told me about this song, so I love it for two reasons. Wicked song

[@lauriecobain9604]

same :)

[@chrispearson8675]

Yes Iyah..this tune always make I&I happy🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@overallrioanil2602]

I Love This Song!!!

[@elgranjero2284]

I've always loved it too but never ventured to see who was the artist until now. This is absolutely an Alton classic!

[@rayanrussell7072]

Consciousness is what young people need in the ears ,

[@andersonramon3062]

Coisa fina! Pow pow, bota o capa crânio! Chora regueiro.. 🇧🇷🇯🇲💓

[@fernandovasquez500]

I really feel that man

[@goddessyemaya4301]

😘 The one and only, Mr Alton Ellis! Brings back so much memories from back in the days. Rise In Power Alton!

[@Seattle_streets]

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[@charlenerichmond4950]

For my Gran she loves this song and we played it at her Funeral and I danced the night away... Love you Monica Richmond you made me sooo happy and my child your granddaughter we love you forever and ever 1930-2019 ❤💕 my heartbeat

[@veggielove6762]

YOU Touch my very soul with this voice!

[@natleslie3916]

You made me happy,just listening to you, timeless hit