"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.

"Happy Without You"
Single by Annie
from the album Anniemal
Released11 July 2005 (2005-07-11)
GenrePop, electronic
Length3:16
Label679
Songwriter(s)Annie, Timo Kaukolampi
Producer(s)Annie, Timo Kaukolampi
Annie singles chronology
"Heartbeat"
(2005)
"Happy Without You"
(2005)
"Always Too Late"
(2005)

Critical reception

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"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

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  • 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 11 July 2005 (2005-07-11))

  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

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

References

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  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. ^ Anniemal (CD liner notes). Annie. 679 Recordings. 2004. 67472-3.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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