For several reasons, 2014 was a happy and productive year for yours truly, and probably the most pleasant since we moved to Bonavista Bay North four years ago.
Fittingly, the most popular song of 2014 turned out to be “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. With its simple, exuberant message and its cheerful beat, perhaps I’m not totally surprised it has become one of the bestselling singles of all time (Personally, I liked his hit “Get Lucky” a little bit more).
However, I find myself partial to the version below by Walk Off The Earth, a band from Burlington, Ontario. They are accompanied in this video by the American pop rock band, Parachute. Have a listen, and tell me what you think!
Thanks to Denise and Dave for introducing them to us a couple of years ago, and kudos to Paul for “feeling the endorphins release”. 😉
What was your favourite happy song of 2014?
Was it a good year for you, or one you are glad to put behind you?
What is bringing you happiness right now?
Links of Interest:
Pharrell Williams’ 24 Hours of Happy
Walk Off The Earth (Official Website)
These guys were purely adorkable. I loved the vid. Can’t be the song.
Cheers
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😀 Ha ha. Cheers to you too!
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Jennifer, our family loves listening to Walk Off the Earth. It’s impossible to sit still while enjoying their music. 2014 taught me that I have to, need to, and love to write. It was a good year because I made more room for creativity.
Blessings of creativity for 2015 ~ Wendy ❀
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They always appear to be having so much fun, don’t they?
Thank you for your blessings on a creative new year! ❤
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Love this version of the song Jennifer 🙂 2014 was quite a good year for me, looking forward to one even better next year!
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We have a lot in common, then. 🙂 Onward and upward, Andrea!
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I had to LOL at the “endorphin release”! I didn’t like the original version of Happy until I heard the Walk off the Earth cover. Now whenever I hear the original, the cover is playing in my head 🙂
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You LOL’d the first time he said it too. 😉
An awesome cover by them, Denise, just like all their covers.
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Good version .)
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🙂
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I like Ed Sheeran’s song “Until you’re 70”. Happy New Year Jennifer!
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Julie, I think the song is also called Thinking Out Loud. I like your taste. All the best for you in 2015! xoxo
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Love it! I’ve just found my new ‘Happy’ song. It’s been a difficult year for us here in Malaysia as we have just lost another plane on 28/12 after losing two planes in March and July respectively. But I’m happy knowing that my family and friends are well and safe. Hope 2015 would be a better year for us (>‿◠)✌
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That is so tragic. I’m relieved your family and friends are safe, Bloggy Cat, and wishing you all a happier 2015. So glad you love the song! ❤
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(>‿◠)✌
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I love that song Happy and I like the original and WOTE versions! What’s making me happy? Well, right now…YOU. All the best for 2015 Jennifer, sending positive thoughts toward your book being published! ❤
Diana xo
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I LOVE making you happy, Diana. ❤ And thanks so much for your positive energy, now and all year long. I have come to count on it. 🙂 Happy New Year, sweetie. xoxo
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Favorite song this year? Hmm, it’s so difficult. I really liked George Ezra’s ‘Budapest’ and John Legend’s ‘All of Me’. Those are the first two that come to mind, but there are plenty more. Where would we be without music? 🙂
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Good choices, Carrie. Music, the world’s most popular language. 🙂
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Just today somebody linked to Walk Off the Earth on my most recent post’s comments! How awesome they are. Thank you for a Happy Post!
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You’re welcome! Aren’t they great? 🙂
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Jennifer Oh how I lurve this version of Happy. It is one of my faves too. Right now I am happy because this versions is so cool and infectious. Thank you HAPPY NEW YEAR to you xx Tapping my toes right now.
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Kath, I love that you love it!
Happy New Year! ❤
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