Hotel Happiness
Brook Benton
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I'm checking out of Hotel Loneliness All my lonely days, they're all through I'm checking into Hotel Happiness (oh, yeah) Because, darling, I found you I left my teardrops in that old lonely room Left my broken heart (my heart) back there, too (Yeah, yeah , yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) I won't be needing them in Hotel Happiness (oh, yeah) Cause, darling, I found you I woke up (woke up) dreaming of your crazy kisses (kisses) (crazy) I woke up (woke up) telling Mr. Misery "Here's your key" 'cause I'm checking out of Hotel Loneliness And no, I won't be back, yes it's true (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Gonna make my new address at Hotel Happiness (oh, yeah) You know why, darling, so glad I found you No more, make my new address at Hotel Happiness Cause, darling, I found you
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"Hotel Happiness" is a hit song by Brook Benton, an American singer, and songwriter known for his flexible vocal style which incorporated elements of rock and roll, pop, country, jazz, and rhythm and blues.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 1962 and showcased Benton's soulful vocal style.
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Chart Performance"Hotel Happiness" did well on the charts, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Hot R&B Singles chart in the same year.
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Song CreatorsThe song was written by two prolific songwriters of the era, Gary Geld and Peter Udell, who also penned hit tunes for other artists such as Brian Hyland and Perry Como.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Hotel Happiness" are about a man who dreams of finding happiness in love and views the imaginary "Hotel Happiness" as the place where this dream will come true.
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Song StyleThe song carries a light rhythm and blues influence, combined with a bit of pop sensibility, illustrating Benton's ability to appeal to a wide range of audiences.
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Widespread AcclaimWhile the song was primarily successful in the United States, it also gained some international recognition, reflecting the global appeal of Benton's music.
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Career Impact"Hotel Happiness" was one of the many hits that helped solidify Brook Benton's place in the music industry during the 1960s.
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Soundtrack of Feature FilmThe song was included in the soundtrack of the film "Coming Home" (1978), directed by Hal Ashby and starring Jane Fonda and Jon Voight.
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Contribution to Music Legacy"Hotel Happiness" is regarded as one of the classic hits of the early 60s, contributing to the timeless legacy of Brook Benton in the music industry.
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