CD re-issue of Laughter. This was an unusual choice considering it has no relation to that album, which was recorded by another line-up of the band including former Dr. Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson, and that the song had already been included as a bonus track on their re-issue of Do It Yourself. Edsel Records included "Reasons to be Cheerful" and also the extended mix of the song on its 2-Disc edition of Do It Yourself. Versions For the 12" version of the single, a longer remixed version of the track was released, this was later included as a bonus track for both Demon and Edsel Records CD re-issues of the Do it Yourself album A live version of "Reasons to Cheerful" omitted from the original record, was added as a bonus track to the CD re-issue of Ian Dury and The Blockhead's Live Album Warts 'n' Audience it closes the band's set and features Ian Dury promising to make an album in the near future. As the finale to Charlie Brooker's 2014 Wipe, The Blockheads played an adaptation called "Reasons to be Fearful '14", with Brooker providing alternative lyrics relating to the events of 2014. The song provides the title for the 2010 musical Reasons to be Cheerful by the Graeae Theatre Company. Title Similar to "Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll", "Reasons to be Cheerful" can be found spelt various ways, including on some official Ian Dury records. Variations included "Reasons to be Cheerful Part 3", with no comma, "Reasons to be Cheerful (Part 3)", "Reasons to be Cheerful pt. 3", "Reasons to be Cheerful (Pt. 3)", and simply "Reasons to be Cheerful". The original single spells it "Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3" on the label of the 7" pressing, "Reasons to be Cheerful, Pt. 3" on the label of the 12" but "Reasons to be Cheerful (Part Three)" on the cover of both pressings. References Bibliography External links Reasons to Be Cheerful, Part 3 – lyrics at iandury.com 1979 singles List songs Road crew Songs written by Chaz Jankel Songs written by Ian Dury Ian Dury songs Stiff Records singles 1979 songs