Happy Without You Explained

Happy Without You
Cover:	Annie - Happy Without You.png
Type:	single
Artist:	Annie
Album:	Anniemal
Genre:	Pop, electronic
Length:	3:16
Label:	679
Producer:	Annie, Timo Kaukolampi
Prev Title:	Heartbeat
Prev Year:	2005
Next Title:	Always Too Late
Next Year:	2005

"Happy Without You" is a song by Norwegian recording artist Annie from her debut album, Anniemal (2004). Written and produced by Annie and Timo Kaukolampi, the song was released as the album's third single in July 2005.

Critical reception

"Happy Without You" received mixed reviews from pop music critics. In a review for Slant Magazine, Sal Cinquemani praised the song for its "mix of live drums and...synth-guitar solo".^[1] William B. Swygart of Stylus Magazine wrote that the song was not "particularly hooky or catchy".^[2]

Track listings

CD single(ANNIEMIX #01CD; Released 2005)

1. "Happy Without You" (Riton vocal mix) – 4:44
2. "Happy Without You" (SebastiAn remix) – 5:10
3. "Happy Without You" (Riton instrumental) – 4:42

12" single(ANNIEMIX #001; Released 2005)

1. "Happy Without You" (Riton vocal mix) – 4:44
2. "Happy Without You" (SebastiAn remix) – 5:10
3. "Happy Without You" (Riton instrumental) – 4:42

Digital download(Released)

1. "Happy Without You" (Riton vocal mix) – 4:44
2. "Happy Without You" (SebastiAn remix) – 5:10
3. "Happy Without You" (Riton instrumental) – 4:42

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Anniemal.^[3]

• • Annie – lead vocals, production Abdissa Assefa – percussion
• Timo Kaukolampi – production
• Tuomo Puranen – bass
• Yngve Sætre – mixing

Notes and References

1. Cinquemani, Sal. "Music Review: Annie Anniemal". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 24 March 2009.
2. Swygart, William B. "Annie Anniemal Review". Stylus Magazine. 25 October 2004. Retrieved 24 March 2009.
3. . CD liner notes . . . 2004 . 67472-3.