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. "Happy People" also peaked at #11 on the disco/dance chart. The single was the first Temptations release without the guidance of Norman Whitfield since 1966.

Personnel

• Lead vocals by Dennis Edwards
• Background vocals by Richard Street, Damon Harris, Melvin Franklin and Otis Williams
• Instrumentation by the Commodores

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