H.A.P.P.Y. Radio
Edwin Starr
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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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Written by: EDWIN STARR
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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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.
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Release DateThe 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.
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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".
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Popular Song SamplingBritish Band The Beatmasters sampled "H.A.P.P.Y. Radio" in their 1989 hit "Who's in the House."
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Post Release RecognitionIn 1980, the song was nominated for a Brit awards in the British Single category.
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Video TriviaThe song's promotional video is notable for featuring a young Jools Holland, later famous for his TV music show "Later... with Jools Holland".
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Song ThemeAs 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.
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InfluenceDespite 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.
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Song DurationThe 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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