Walkin' Back to Happiness
Helen Shapiro
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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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Written by: MICHAEL HAWKER, JOHN FRANCIS SCHROEDER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Artist's AgeHelen 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.
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SongwritersThe song was written by John Schroeder and Mike Hawker, who were a prolific songwriting team at the time.
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Chart PerformanceNot only did it top the UK chart but also reached number 100 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Gold RecordThe track achieved Gold Record certification for selling over a million copies.
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Movie InclusionIn 1962, the song was featured in the film "It's Trad, Dad!", in which Helen Shapiro also starred.
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Album Release"Walkin' Back To Happiness" was also included in Helen Shapiro's first album, titled 'Tops' With Me' which came out in 1962.
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OriginalityThe song characterized Helen Shapiro's deep, expressive voice and distinctive style which was somewhat unusual for a pop singer of her age.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Walkin' Back To Happiness" over the years, including Laura Greene, Gina Hayes, and The Shadows.
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Cultural ImpactThe 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.
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AwardsFor her recording of "Walkin' Back to Happiness", Shapiro won the 1961 New Musical Express (NME) Poll Winner for the Best Female Singer.
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GenreThe song falls into the category of pop music, more specifically into the British Pop genre of the 1960s.
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Legendary PerformancesHelen 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.
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CompetitionThe song kept Elvis Presley's "Little Sister/ His Latest Flame" from reaching the number one spot in the UK Singles Chart.
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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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