Happy People (The Temptations song)

"Happy People" is a 1974 single by The Temptations, co-written by Lionel Richie. It was the first single from the album A Song For You. In the United States, the single went to #1 on the R&B chart and #40 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.^[2] "Happy People" also peaked at #11 on the disco/dance chart.^[3] The single was the first Temptations release without the guidance of Norman Whitfield since 1966.^[4]

Released1974 (1974)

Recorded1974

GenreDisco^[1]

Length3:38

Quick facts Single by The Temptations, from the album A Song for You ...

"Happy People"
French release picture sleeve
Single by The Temptations
from the album A Song for You
Released	1974 (1974)
Recorded	1974
Genre	Disco[1]
Length	3:38
Label	Gordy Records
Songwriters	Donald Baldwin, Jeffrey Bowen, Lionel Richie
Producers	Jeffrey Bowen, Berry Gordy
The Temptations singles chronology
"You've Got My Soul on Fire" (1974) "Happy People" (1974) "Shakey Ground" (1975)

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