Walkin' Back to Happiness

Helen Shapiro

About Walkin' Back to Happiness

"Walkin' Back to Happiness" is a 1961 single by Helen Shapiro. The song was written by John Schroeder and Mike Hawker. With backing orchestrations by Norrie Paramor, the song was released in the United Kingdom on the Columbia (EMI) label on 29 September 1961. It was number one in the UK for three weeks beginning 19 October, but only reached #100 on the US Billboard Hot 100, Shapiro's only US chart appearance. The single sold over a million copies and earned Helen Shapiro a golden disc.  


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2008
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Funny, but it's true 
What loneliness can do 
Since I've been away 
I have loved you more each day 

Walking back to happiness, woopah oh yeah yeah 
Said goodbye to loneliness, woopah oh yeah yeah 
I never knew I'd miss you 
Now I know what I must do 
Walking back to happiness 
I shared with you (yay, yay, yay, yay ba dum be do) 

I'm making up for things we said, woopah oh yeah yeah 
And mistakes to which they led, woopah oh yeah yeah 
I shouldn't have gone away 
So I'm coming back today 
Walking back to happiness I threw away (yay, yay, yay, yay ba dum be do) 

Walking back to happiness with you 
Said farewell to loneliness I knew 
Laid aside foolish pride 
Learnt the truth from tears I cried 

Spread the news I'm on my way, woopah oh yeah yeah 
All my blues have blown away, woopah oh yeah yeah 
I'm bringing you love so true 
'Cause that's what I owe to you 
Walking back to happiness I shared with you (yay, yay, yay, yay ba dum be do) 

Walking back to happiness with you 
Said farewell to loneliness I knew 
Laid aside foolish pride 
Learnt the truth from tears I cried 

Spread the news I'm on my way, woopah oh yeah yeah 
All my blues have blown away, woopah oh yeah yeah 
I'm bringing you love so true 
'Cause that's what I owe to you 
Walking back to happiness I shared with you (yay, yay, yay, yay ba dum be do) 

Walking back to happiness again 
Walking back to happiness again
Walking back to happiness again

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Helen Shapiro

Helen Kate Shapiro (born 28 September 1946) is an English singer and actress. She is best known for her 1960s UK chart toppers, "You Don't Know" and "Walkin' Back to Happiness". more »

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Written by: MICHAEL HAWKER, JOHN FRANCIS SCHROEDER

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15 facts about this song

Release Date & Popularity
"Walkin' Back To Happiness" was released in 1961 and became a number one hit in the United Kingdom.
Artist's Age
Helen Shapiro was just 14 years old when she recorded the song, making her one of the youngest artists to achieve a number one hit in the UK.
Songwriters
The song was written by John Schroeder and Mike Hawker, who were a prolific songwriting team at the time.
Chart Performance
Not only did it top the UK chart but also reached number 100 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Gold Record
The track achieved Gold Record certification for selling over a million copies.
Movie Inclusion
In 1962, the song was featured in the film "It's Trad, Dad!", in which Helen Shapiro also starred.
Album Release
"Walkin' Back To Happiness" was also included in Helen Shapiro's first album, titled 'Tops' With Me' which came out in 1962.
Originality
The song characterized Helen Shapiro's deep, expressive voice and distinctive style which was somewhat unusual for a pop singer of her age.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Walkin' Back To Happiness" over the years, including Laura Greene, Gina Hayes, and The Shadows.
Cultural Impact
The song’s striking chord progression and lyrics have been praised for their contribution to the nascent 60’s pop scene, and it continues to be a favorite among fans of the era.
Awards
For her recording of "Walkin' Back to Happiness", Shapiro won the 1961 New Musical Express (NME) Poll Winner for the Best Female Singer.
Genre
The song falls into the category of pop music, more specifically into the British Pop genre of the 1960s.
Legendary Performances
Helen Shapiro performed "Walkin' Back To Happiness" at the Royal Variety Performance in November 1961, further cementing her status as a rising star in the UK.
Competition
The song kept Elvis Presley's "Little Sister/ His Latest Flame" from reaching the number one spot in the UK Singles Chart.
Career Milestone
"Walkin' Back To Happiness" remains Helen Shapiro's best-known and most successful single, and she continued to perform it throughout her singing and later acting career.

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