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Happy - From "Despicable Me 2"
Pharrell Williams
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- Album
- G I R L
- Released
- 2014
- Genres
- Pop
- Length
- 3:53
- Tempo
- 160 BPM
- Label
- Columbia
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About this song
Pharrell Williams wrote and produced "Happy" as the lead single from the soundtrack to Despicable Me 2, released in 2013, and it later served as the lead single from his second studio album, Girl. The song became a major hit, reaching No. 1 in the United States, the United Kingdom and many other countries, and it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. A live version won a Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance, and its music video won a Grammy for Best Music Video.
What it's about
The song is an upbeat celebration of happiness, with Williams encouraging listeners to clap along if they feel that happiness is the truth.
Summary written with AI, based on the song's Wikipedia article. Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Fun facts
- Sampled in 19 other songs, like “Happy by Bas”.
- Covered 44 times, including “Happy by The Manhattan Transfer & Take 6”.
- Written and produced by Pharrell Williams.
- Recorded at Jungle City Studios (New York City) & Circle House Studios (Miami).