Happy Birthday is a song featured in numerous episodes of the first season of Smash.
Background[]
The song was popularised by Marilyn Monroe, who performed Happy Birthday, Mr. President for President John F. Kennedy at a celebration of his 45th birthday.
It is first by Karen in the Pilot as she rejects Derek's sexual advances. It's later performed again by Karen in Let's Be Bad.
In Tech, when the cast of Bombshell celebrates Derek's birthday, Rebecca sings a rendition, replacing 'President' with 'Director'.
This song was not released as a single.
Lyrics[]
Mr President[]
Karen:
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday, Mr President
Happy birthday to you
Mr Director[]
Rebecca:
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday, Mr Director
Happy birthday to you
Appearances in Smash[]
| Season | Episode | Performers | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season One | Pilot | Karen Cartwright | No |
| Let's Be Bad | Karen Cartwright | No | |
| Tech | Rebecca Duvall | No |