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"Happy" is a song written, produced, and performed by American singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, released as the only single from the soundtrack album for the film Despicable Me 2 (2013). [a] The song was first released on July 2, 2013 with the soundtrack, and it was released as a single on November 21, 2013, alongside a long-form music video.
A visual presentation of the track, being advertised as "the world's first 24-hour music video" coincided the single, featuring Williams and directed by We Are from LA, and went viral upon release. Besides, topping the charts in over 19 countries, it was the best-selling song of 2014 in the United States and United Kingdom.
The song is a parody of the 2013 single "Happy" by Pharrell Williams. The song mocks questionable style in fashion as well as activities considered gauche. Yankovic recorded the song as one of the last on Mandatory Fun, and received Williams' approval directly, through email. He remarked he was "honored" to have his work spoofed by Yankovic.
“Happy” by Pharrell Williams (2013) “Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth because I’m happy…” are just the words to spark joy and Pharrell Williams has just the pop song ...
27. “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. ... Standout lyrics: Every time I hear that song I'll go back, ... MacCartney may have written the song for a video game, but the message will definitely ...
Pharrell Williams is opening up his own emotions about the creative process behind his hit 2013 track "Happy.". In an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1 ahead of the release of his ...
The song was reissued on December 16, 2013, as the album's lead single. [13] On November 24, Williams released the first 24-hour music video for "Happy". Guest appearances included Magic Johnson, Steve Carell, Jimmy Kimmel, Jamie Foxx, Odd Future, Miranda Cosgrove, Janelle Monáe and many others. [14]
Pharrell Williams said writing smash hit singles "Happy," "Get Lucky," and "Blurred Lines" in 2013 changed his perspective on his place in the universe.