Get Happy! is a studio album by Ella Fitzgerald, released in 1959 by Verve Records. It was produced by Norman Granz, who was Fitzgerald's manager and regular producer for much of her career. The album includes a mix of jazz standards and popular songs of the time, showcasing Fitzgerald's vocal versatility.
The recording sessions took place in Los Angeles between 1957 and 1959, with arrangements by Nelson Riddle and the Frank DeVol orchestra. The album's title comes from the eponymous song by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler, which opens the record. Although not one of Fitzgerald's most commercial albums, it received positive reviews for its energy and the quality of the performances.
The album has been remastered and reissued several times, including CD and digital formats. It is part of Fitzgerald's extensive catalog on Verve, which solidified her reputation as one of the great jazz voices. The original cover shows Fitzgerald smiling, in line with the album's upbeat title.