Happy (Michael Jackson song)
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"Happy" is a song written by Michel Legrand and Smokey Robinson and first recorded by Bobby Darin.[1] The song was first released as a single by Bobby Darin on November 23, 1972, peaking #67 on the Billboard Hot 100,[2] it was his last single to hit the chart.[3] The song was included on his posthumous Motown LP Darin: 1936–1973.
A version of the song by Michael Jackson was featured on Jackson's 1973 album Music & Me. Robinson also recorded a version of the song, included on Robinson's 1975 album A Quiet Storm.
Background
According to Robinson, the song was inspired by the film's[
Michael Jackson recording
Jackson continued to perform the track in concert as late as 1977, citing it as one of his favorite songs.[6]
In 1983, the song was released as a single in the UK to promote Motown's
Charts
Chart (1973) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report) | 31 |
UK Singles Chart
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52 |
Other cover versions
- It was later recorded by the song's composer, Smokey Robinson, and appeared on his landmark solo album A Quiet Storm.
- The Spanish teen group La Pandilla also recorded a Spanish-language version of the song for their 1974 album El Alacrán.
- Dominican singer Benny Sadel released a merengue version of the Spanish-language rendition of the song on his 2002 album La Negra Mia.
Notes
- ^ "www.45cat.com". 45cat.com. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 217.
- ^ "Cover versions of Happy (Love Theme from "Lady Sings the Blues") written by Smokey Robinson | SecondHandSongs". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved 2017-12-24.
- ^ Smokey Robinson Interview, Timeless Love, Exclusive Target Edition (audio track)
- ^ "Michael Jackson - Happy / In Our Small Way (Viny)". Discogs.com. 1973. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- ^ Happy (Live in Venezuela). YouTube. Retrieved on February 14, 2014.
- ^ Halstead, p. 6
- ^ George, p. 39
References
- Halstead, Craig and Chris Cadman (2003). ISBN 0-7552-0091-8
- Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection booklet. Sony BMG.