Happy (Surface song)

"Happy" is a song originally recorded by British funk band Hi-Tension in 1984, titled as "You Make Me Happy". It was later covered by Surface for their self-titled album released in 1986. A hit single, Surface's version reached number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 2 on the Billboard R&B charts in 1987. "Happy" was also featured on Surface's compilation album Perfect 10 and was produced by members Bernard Jackson, David "Pic" Conley and David Townsend.

UK & US 7" single

 * 1) "Happy" – 3:57
 * 2) "Let's Try Again" – 3:55

MN8 version
"Happy" was covered by British R&B group MN8 and released in July 1995 as the third single from their debut album, To the Next Level (1995). The song peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart and entered the top 20 in New Zealand, where it reached number 11. The track was also remixed by Dalvin DeGrate of Jodeci.

Critical reception
In his weekly UK chart commentary, James Masterton described the song as "another immaculate slice of swingbeat pop and another smash hit to boot".

Track listings

 * CD 1 and 12-inch
 * 1) "Happy" (radio edit) – 4:10
 * 2) "Happy" (Jodeci mix) – 4:11
 * 3) "Happy" (2B3 Street mix) – 5:17
 * 4) "I've Got a Little Something for You" (OJI remix) – 4:12


 * CD 2
 * 1) "Happy" (radio edit) – 4:10
 * 2) "Happy" (dance mix) – 5:55
 * 3) "Happy" (2B3 Pay Black mix) – 5:17
 * 4) "I've Got a Little Something for You" (Bad Boy Main Pass mix) – 4:17


 * Cassette single
 * 1) "Happy" (radio edit) – 4:10
 * 2) "I've Got a Little Something for You" (OJI remix) – 4:12