The Partridge Family Theme Song
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The Partridge Family Theme Song And Lyrics

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Song TitleC’mon Get Happy
ComposerWes Farrell & Danny Janssen
CreatorBernard Slade
UK Premiere17 September 1971
Total Episodes96 (4 Seasons)
GenreMusical Sitcom / Comedy

The Partridge Family Theme Song Lyrics: C’mon Get Happy

Hello world hear the song that we’re singin C’mon get happy A whole lot of lovin is what we’ll be bringin We’ll make you happy We had a dream we’d go travelin together We’d spread a little lovin then we’d keep movin on Somethin always happens whenever we’re together We get a happy feelin when we’re singing a song Travlin along there’s a song that we’re singin C’mon get happy A whole lot of lovin is what we’ll be bringin We’ll make you happy We’ll make you happy We’ll make you happy

Behind the Music: Meaning & Story

The The Partridge Family theme song, titled “C’mon Get Happy,” is arguably one of the most recognizable TV intros of the 1970s. While the first season featured a different track (“When We’re Singin'”), “C’mon Get Happy” became the permanent anthem from Season 2 onwards. Composed by Wes Farrell and Danny Janssen, the song perfectly encapsulated the upbeat, optimistic spirit of the show, which followed a widowed mother and her five children as they formed a pop band.

Created by Bernard Slade, the series premiered in the United Kingdom on 17 September 1971. A central part of the show’s identity was the family’s iconic, Mondrian-inspired colorful bus, which they used to travel the country between performances. Although the show portrayed a family band, lead singer David Cassidy and his stepmother Shirley Jones were the only cast members who actually sang on the studio recordings, backed by the legendary “Wrecking Crew” of session musicians.

Over its 96-episode run, the show became a cultural powerhouse, leading to chart-topping albums and even an animated spin-off, Partridge Family 2200 A.D., in 1974. Despite ending its run on 23 March 1974, the legacy of the theme song continues. Its infectious melody and message of spreading “a whole lot of lovin'” remain a nostalgic touchstone for the golden age of musical sitcoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did the whole cast really sing the theme song?
No. While the show’s opening credits show the whole family performing, the actual vocals were recorded by David Cassidy and Shirley Jones, supported by professional studio vocalists (The Love Generation).
What happened to the famous Partridge Family bus?
After the show ended, the 1957 Chevrolet bus was kept on the Columbia Ranch for some time but eventually fell into disrepair and was reportedly scrapped in the late 1980s.
Was The Partridge Family based on a real band?
Yes, the show was inspired by the real-life family musical group The Cowsills, who were a popular band in the late 1960s.
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Editorial Note: Content for The Partridge Family has been verified by the ThemeSong.info Editorial Team. We ensure credits for Wes Farrell, David Cassidy, and Screen Gems are accurately cited.