I Could Be Happy
Altered Images
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I would like to climb High in a tree I could be happy I could be happy Or go to Skye On my holiday I could be happy I could be happy Maybe swim a mile Down the Nile I could be happy I could be happy All of these things I do All of these things I do To get away from you Get away Runaway Far away How do I Get away Runaway Far away How do I escape from you I would like to climb High in a tree I could be happy I could be happy Or go to Skye On my holiday I could be happy I could be happy Maybe swim a mile Down the Nile I could be happy I could be happy All of these things I do All of these things I do To get away from you Get away Runaway Far away How do I Get away Runaway Far away How do I escape from you I would like to climb High in a tree I could be happy I could be happy Or go to Skye On my holiday I could be happy I could be happy Maybe swim a mile Down the Nile I could be happy I could be happy Get away Runaway Far away How do I Get away Runaway Far away How do I escape from you Get away Runaway Far away How do I Get away Runaway Far away How do I escape from you
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Written by: ANTHONY MCDAID, BRIAN KEEGAN, CLARE PATRICIA GROGAN, DAVID JAMES MCKINVEN, GERARD MCELHONE, JOHN MCELHONE, MICHAEL ANDERSON
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13 facts about this song
Genre"I Could Be Happy" is a song that falls under the genre of new wave pop and post-punk music.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success; it peaked at number seven in the United Kingdom's Singles Chart in 1982.
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Band Composition"I Could Be Happy" is performed by Altered Images, a British band led by lead singer Clare Grogan.
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Album ReleaseThe song is included in the band's second studio album, "Pinky Blue".
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics touch on themes of escapism and longing for happiness.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song features the band performing in a tropical paradise, matching the escapist theme of the song.
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Songwriting"I Could Be Happy" was written by members of Altered Images: Clare Grogan, Michael Anderson, Tony McDaid, Johnny McElhone, and Gerard McInulty.
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Notable CoversThe song was covered by the French artist, Nouvelle Vague, and released on their self-titled album in 2004.
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Impact on Band's PopularityThe success of "I Could Be Happy" helped Altered Images gain popularity in the early 1980s, making them one of the noted bands of that era.
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LegacyMore than three decades after its release, "I Could Be Happy" remains a classic symbol of the new wave, synth-pop era and is often played on retro-themed radio and music television stations.
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ProducersThe song was produced by veteran producer Martin Rushent, who was well-known for his work with The Stranglers and The Buzzcocks.
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RerecordingsClaire Grogan, the lead vocalist, re-recorded "I Could Be Happy" along with other Altered Images hits for the 2007 compilation album "Dance to the Holy Man".
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International Performance"I Could Be Happy" broke into the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart in 1983, peaking at number 45. This marked one of the few times that Altered Images achieved chart success in the United States.
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