"Happiness" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter, music producer, and former child actor Sam Sparro. The song was released on 17 February 2012 as the lead single from his second studio album Return to Paradise (2012). The single was certified platinum by the Belgian Entertainment Association.[2]
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| Single by Sam Sparro | ||||
| from the album Return to Paradise | ||||
| Released | 17 February 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
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| Length | 3:06 | |||
| Label | EMI | |||
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The song hit number one in the Belgian charts. The Magician Remix (by Belgian DJ Stephen Fasano) is the version that is most popular in Belgium (and the one that made the hit list).
Music video
editA music video to accompany the release of "Happiness" was first released onto YouTube on 8 March 2012 at a total length of three minutes and seven seconds.[3]
Live performances
editOn 2 March 2012 Sam performed the song live Australian breakfast television program Sunrise.[4] He also performed the song on Australian television variety program Young Talent Time.[5]
Track listings
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Happiness" | 3:06 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Happiness" | 3:05 |
| 2. | "Happiness" (The Magician Remix) | 3:38 |
| 3. | "Happiness" (Kim Anh + Small Pyramids Remix) | 6:28 |
| 4. | "Happiness" (Beni Remix) | 5:17 |
| 5. | "Happiness" (Mr. Fingers Acid Jack Remix) | 7:41 |
| 6. | "Happiness" (Mr. Fingers Club Mix) | 7:59 |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from the liner notes of Return to Paradise.
- John Fields – mixing
- Jesse Rogg – writing, mixing, production
- Sam Sparro – vocals, writing, co-production, additional synths
- Dave Wilder – bass
- Charlie Willcocks – writing, piano, synths
Chart performance
edit| Chart (2012) | position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] | 1 |
| Belgium (Ultratop Airplay Flanders)[7] | 1 |
| Belgium (Ultratop Dance Flanders)[7] | 1 |
| Belgium (Ultratop Dance Bubbling Under Flanders)[7] | 4 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[8] | 1 |
| Belgium (Ultratop Airplay Wallonia)[9] | 1 |
| Belgium (Ultratop Dance Wallonia)[9] | 1 |
| Belgium (Ultratop Dance Bubbling Under Wallonia)[9] | 13 |
| Italy (FIMI)[10] | 16 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] | 70 |
| Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[12] | 3 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Belgium (BEA)[13] | Platinum | 30,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Belgium | 17 February 2012[14] | Digital download – Single | EMI |
| 23 March 2012[15] | Digital download – Remixes |
References
edit- ^ ""Happiness" writing credits". BMI. Archived from the original on 5 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- ^ "Les disques d'or/de platine – 2012" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
- ^ Sam Sparro – Happiness. YouTube
- ^ Sam Sparro – Happiness (live on Sunrise 2 March 2012). YouTube
- ^ Sam Sparro – Happiness – Live in Australia on Young Talent Time 2012. YouTube
- ^ "Sam Sparro – Happiness" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ a b c "Happiness". Ultratop. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ^ "Sam Sparro – Happiness" (in French). Ultratop 50.
- ^ a b c "Happiness". Ultratop. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ^ "Sam Sparro – Happiness". Top Digital Download.
- ^ "Sam Sparro – Happiness" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
- ^ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 2012". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ iTunes – Music – Happiness – Single by Sam Sparro
- ^ iTunes – Music – Happiness (Remixes) by Sam Sparro
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