H.A.P.P.Y. Radio

Edwin Starr

About H.A.P.P.Y. Radio

"H. A. P. P. Y. Radio" is a 1979 disco song recorded by soul singer Edwin Starr. Starr's previous release, "Contact", had proved to be his best showing on the US Pop Charts (and R&B Charts) in several years. It was also a huge hit in Britain, making it into the Top Ten and peaking at #6 on the UK Singles Chart. This song was issued as its follow-up, and although less successful, still made all three charts. "H. A. P. P. Y. Radio" peaked at #79 on the Hot 100 and #28 on the R&B Charts, but was a much bigger hit in the UK, where it was a Top Ten hit (#9) in mid-1979. The song was both written and produced by Edwin Starr himself. Starr later re-recorded the song as part of Ian Levine's Motorcity Records project, along with many of his previous Ric-Tic and Motown songs. In 1989 the British singer Michaela released a cover version of the song. 


Year:
1999
3:28
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Happy radio

An automatic alarm
Turns my radio on
Before my feet can hit the floor
The music's got me ready to go
And all through the whole day
I know my favorite records they'll play
It helps me chase all my blues away
When I can hear that dj say that this is station

H.A.P.P.Y.
We plan to help your day go by
I said it's a musical, natural high
Ooh, on station h.A.P.P.Y.
H.A.P.P.Y., we plan to help your day go by
Musical natural high on station H.A.P.P.Y.

You should hear them
Everyday, yeah

While riding home in my car
My happy radio is never too far
I just reach out my hand, turn the dial
And I know it will make me smile

'Cause this station H.A.P.P.Y.
We plan to help your day go by
(Musical natural high), yes it is
On station H.A.P.P.Y.

Don't you know that it's a musical
Natural
On station H.A.P.P.Y

H.A.P.P.Y.
(We plan we plan to help your day go by) by by by
This is a musical natural 
H.A.P.P.Y.

Just by mistake
One day I turned on my dial
From my radio came this is incredible sound
The music they were playing right next to me
I start clapping my hands and stomping my feet

H.A.P.P.Y.
(We plan we plan to help your day go by) by by by
It's is a musical natural 
On station H.A.P.P.Y.

H.A.P.P.Y
(We plan to help your day go) ooh, ooh ooh

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Edwin Starr

Edwin Starr (January 21, 1942 – April 2, 2003) was an American soul music singer. Starr is most famous for his Norman Whitfield produced Motown singles of the 1970s, most notably the number one hit "War". more »

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Written by: EDWIN STARR

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Edwin Starr" was a notable American soul and pop singer best remembered for his passionate vocal delivery and powerful hit songs. His career spanned from the 1960s until his death in 2003.
Release Date
The song "H.A.P.P.Y. Radio" was released in the year 1979. The release was nearly a decade after Starr's biggest single "War" hit number 1 on the charts.
Album Information
"H.A.P.P.Y. Radio" was a single included in the album "H.A.P.P.Y. Radio (Bof!).". The album belongs to the Disco genre and was released under the label of "20th Century Fox".
Chart Performance
The single reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was not as successful in the US, reaching only number 26 on the US R&B chart and failing to enter the Billboard Hot 100.
Popular Song Sampling
British Band The Beatmasters sampled "H.A.P.P.Y. Radio" in their 1989 hit "Who's in the House."
Post Release Recognition
In 1980, the song was nominated for a Brit awards in the British Single category.
Video Trivia
The song's promotional video is notable for featuring a young Jools Holland, later famous for his TV music show "Later... with Jools Holland".
Song Theme
As the title suggests, "H.A.P.P.Y. Radio" is a cheerful, upbeat song. It thematically captures the era's love of radio and dance music, promoting positivity and joy through the medium.
Influence
Despite its moderate success in terms of chart position, the song has been influential in its genre. Its catchy, disco-infused sound has inspired many artists in subsequent years.
Song Duration
The duration of the song "H.A.P.P.Y. Radio" is approximately 6 minutes and 15 seconds, a typical length for Disco tracks of the era which were often extended for dance floor play.

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