Composer

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Pharrell Williams

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

:

2013

Average_duration

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3:53

'Happy' is a song composed by Pharrell Williams, an American singer, rapper, and record producer. The song was released on November 21, 2013, as part of the soundtrack for the animated film 'Despicable Me 2'. It was later included in Williams' second studio album, 'Girl', which was released in 2014. The song has a catchy and upbeat melody, with a tempo of 160 beats per minute. It is written in the key of F major and features a mix of funk, soul, and pop elements. The song's lyrics are about feeling happy and spreading positivity, with lines like "Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth" and "Because I'm happy, clap along if you know what happiness is to you". 'Happy' premiered on November 21, 2013, with a 24-hour music video featuring people from around the world dancing and lip-syncing to the song. The video was directed by French duo We Are From L.A. and was a massive success, garnering over 1 billion views on YouTube. The song has three distinct movements, with the first being the introduction and verse, the second being the chorus, and the third being the bridge and outro. The introduction features a simple piano riff and Williams' vocals, while the chorus features a more complex arrangement with backing vocals and a horn section. The bridge features a breakdown with a rap verse from Williams and a guitar solo. 'Happy' has been praised for its positive message and infectious melody, and it has become one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over 14 million copies sold worldwide. The song has also won numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance in 2015.

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