Birthday Song (The Beatles) - Barbershop Quartet

Say Happy Birthday to someone special... barbershop style!

--- CREDITS
► Music & lyrics by Lennon–McCartney
► Arranged by Bob Greenberg & Julien Neel
► Performed & edited by Julien Neel

--- ABOUT THE SONG
"Birthday" is a song written by Lennon-McCartney and performed by the Beatles on their double album The Beatles (commonly known as The White Album). It is the opening track on the third side of the LP (or the second disc in CD versions of the record). The song is an example of the Beatles' return to more traditional rock and roll form, although their music had increased in complexity and it had developed more of its own characteristic style by this point.
The song was largely written during a recording session at Abbey Road Studios on 18 September 1968 by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. McCartney: "We thought, 'Why not make something up?' So we got a riff going and arranged it around this riff. So that is 50-50 John and me, made up on the spot and recorded all in the same evening.
John Lennon said in his Playboy interview in 1980: "'Birthday' was written in the studio. Just made up on the spot. I think Paul wanted to write a song like 'Happy Birthday Baby' [sic], the old fifties hit. But it was sort of made up in the studio. It was a piece of garbage."

--- LYRICS
They say it's your birthday
It's my birthday too, yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you

Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party

I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance (Birthday)
I would like you to dance (Birthday)

[nataliearouh]

This was terrific. Also a barber shopper and my 79th birthday. Thanks.

[cvpacs]

This is sent to all my colleagues on their birthday. It gets great smiles. THANKS.

[EvenEvenOdd]

Happy birthday, Julien. You make so many people happy with your music. I hope you celebrated marvelously.

[PatrickvonMassow]

You didn't exaggerate when you promised this video is going to be a blast. It's amazing from beginning to end!

[WalterRexAndSofie]

Oh, and happy birthday to YOU, sir! And thank you for all the joy you spread!

[AbbyPaseos]

What a wonderful assortment of bow ties

[JulieGaulke]

Happy early birthday to you, J-Master! Love the video! So fun, cheery, and colorful. Some of your best editing yet! :D

[keptainmusic]

Definitely gonna send it to friends when they have their birthday! Awesome!
Happy birthday to you :)

[oldeman]

Have the happiest day on your special day and every day. You have a wonderful voice.. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. It brightens my day just to hear you sing. Again : a special happy birthday to you.

[grateful_whipzz]

You know, Julien, you always look so genuinely happy in all your videos. That's why you are the best.

[sonyahannah]

At least 3 friends/family who have had birthdays in the last 2 weeks will be receiving this as a belated but UTTERLY delightful memento. . . and I've got a couple more upcoming. Happy birthday to YOU! And thanks for this birthday gift! One of your liveliest and most delightful renditions to date -- LOVE all the expressions and the zippy vigor of your performance..

[SidGarci]

My birthday is today! :D
Wonderful a cappella version, the different bow ties are an excellent touch.

[thatbassvoice]

Now THAT"S a fun video!! Nice work Julien!

[ernesthoule]

I love barber shop harmonizing. Thank you so much

[ExMyHeartOut]

Don't know what I like more-- the singing or the bowties.

[musicalnerd]

Just rewatched this from a long time ago. Still very very impressed and dancy! J'adore j'adore beaucoup

[dwwolfe]

Happy birthday Julien. My mom's birthday was just yesterday (13th). She's 71 and really enjoyed your song! Thank you to your arranger Bob Greenburg, too! He kept the flavor of the original while making it unique.
Keep up the great work, my friend!

[nancyedwards]

Upbeat and fun! Sharing. Happy birthday to you, too! Nice bow ties.

[ellenbeckmann]

Wonderful Beatles Birthday Song😍 I need it 2day . Thank you from Elli ✌❤

[catbird]

Always love that smile at the end, lol! So fun! Thank you for doing the one (four?) and only, The Beatles.