Powderfinger. Check out the tab » Create. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.co.uk. My happiness is slowly creeping back Now you're at home If it ever starts sinking in It must be when you pack up and go It seems an age since I've seen you Countdown as the weeks trickle into days I hope that time hasn't changed you All I really want is for you to stay I know I know I know what is inside Submit Corrections. It is shown that he was reaching for a sentient slinky. He gets into a car and places the slinky on the car's dashboard, but it falls out the window as the car turns a tight corner. [13], "My Happiness" peaked at number 23 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks, making it the first Powderfinger song to appear on a Billboard chart. Powderfinger: My Happiness (CD, Single, Promo) Republic Records, Universal Records: UNIR 20389-2: US: 2001: Sell This Version: Recommendations Reviews Add Review [r1439757] Release. [6] Thus, he expressed confusion at its being considered a romantic song. ∙ Beginning with 1998’s Internationalist, they had five consecutive studio albums reach No. Recommended by The Wall Street Journal. Share. Share. Share. Add all to Wantlist Remove all from Wantlist. Their Top Ten hit singles are " My Happiness " (2000), " (Baby I've Got You) On My Mind " (2003) and " Lost and Running " (2007). Share to Facebook; Tweet to Twitter; Share to Google plus; Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 17:30 . Brisbane’s Washington has taken on an Australian classic, sharing an achingly tender rendition of ‘My Happiness’ by Powderfinger. [18], "My Happiness" was released as a single in Australia on 21 August 2000. It was inspired by his love of gospel and soul music. The video was created by Fifty Fifty Films, who created numerous other Powderfinger music videos. One of the highlights of Powderfinger's United States tour with Coldplay was a performance of "My Happiness" on the Late Show with David Letterman; they were only the fourth Australian act to appear on the show. It lands outside the gate of a house and is picked up and brought inside to the boy. Powderfinger 's 'My Happiness' was voted as triple j listeners' favourite song of 2000 in that year's Hottest 100. [17] In Europe, "My Happiness" received approximately four weeks of airplay on German music video program Viva II, and the band sold out for three nights in a row in London, partly due to the success of the single. If you don't think there is enough rock in your life then let me know and I will personally come around to your house and chuck stones at you. [12] Although "My Happiness" was subsequently dropped from KROQ's roster, other radio stations continued to give the song high priority. Check out My Happiness by Powderfinger on Amazon Music. Cameron Adams of the Herald Sun wrote that "My Happiness" did not disappoint in the trend of excellent first singles from Powderfinger, citing "Pick You Up" and "The Day You Come" as examples. [3], The lyrics for "My Happiness" were written by Bernard Fanning, Powderfinger's lead singer and songwriter. 1 on 2000’s Triple J Hottest 100 list and also peaked at No. The rest of the band are co-credited with Fanning for composing the track. Last edit on Feb 10, 2014. [CDATA[ Edit Release All Versions of this Release New Submission . Broadcast your events with reliable, high-quality live streaming. [43] It was directed by Chris Applebaum and produced by Keeley Gould of A Band Apart, with editing by Jeff Selis. [16] The band also did free promotional shows leading up to the release of the single. Edit Master Release Data Correct . My Happiness Tab by Powderfinger with free online tab player. Check out the tab » Powderfinger - My Happiness Lyrics. It was inspired by his love of gospel and soul music. [41] Entertainment Weekly's Marc Weingarten said that on "My Happiness", "Fanning's heavy heart is tattered by scratching and clawing guitars".[42]. View official tab. Buy CD Sell CD. [23] "My Happiness" appeared on a Triple M compilation entitled Triple M's New Stuff,[24] and on a Kerrang! [15], Powderfinger performed "My Happiness" live on the Late Show with David Letterman while touring North America with British rock group Coldplay. Powderfinger - My Happiness (Official) official by Powderfinger with free online tab player, speed control and loop. Powderfinger – My Happiness Label: Republic Records – UNIR 20389-2, Universal Records – UNIR 20389-2 Format: CD, Single, Promo Country: US Released: 2001 Genre: Rock. Select Your Cookie Preferences. [4] The song describes feelings of love and separation; Sain's Pennie Dennison said it described "the pining feeling you experience when you spend time away from the one you love". Buy CD Sell CD. [21][22] The single featured B-side "My Kind of Scene", which had already received strong airplay due to its appearance on the Mission: Impossible 2 soundtrack. It was released via record label Universal Music Australia on 21 August 2000 as the first single from the band's fourth album, Odyssey Number Five. In January 2018, as part of Triple M's "Ozzest 100", the 'most Australian' songs of all time, "My Happiness" was ranked number 31. Follow @genius [19] When asked how they chose the release date, Fanning jokingly said "the release date is timed to coincide with the Olympics, when all the visitors are here ... they can go into HMV and pick it up. The single is Powderfinger's most successful; it peaked at number four on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, number seven on the New Zealand Singles Chart, and number 23 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart—the first Powderfinger song to do so. HOW TO WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE Powderfinger: My Happiness / Nature Boy (CD, Single, Car) Polydor, Universal Music Australia: 015 060-2: Europe: 2001: Sell This Version: Reviews Add Review [r5580963] Release. Add to Collection Add to Wantlist Remove from Wantlist. My Happiness Chords by Powderfinger. If you can't cop a bit of emotional stuff then you should go and get the lamp shade extracted from your arse. Main; Videos; My Happiness. Discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. [2], Bernard Fanning, in response to "My Happiness" being described by fans as "like Lauryn Hill, bland and boring Top 40 bullshit". [40] Darren Bunting wrote in the Hull Daily Mail that "My Happiness" was the best song on Odyssey Number Five, praising "soaring vocals, heartfelt lyrics and chiming guitar". The slinky ventures to find the boy, facing a range of challenges along the way; these include avoiding fruit falling on it and riding a skateboard. Powderfinger - My Happiness Tab. //From the album "Odyssey Number Five" transcribed by Melanie Piper (melanie@petrie.hotkey.net.au) / = slide up = slide down Listen to the recording to get the timings right. View the lyrics. Edit Release All Versions of this Release Review Changes . Powderfinger frontman Bernard Fanning wrote the lyrics for "My Happiness" as a reflection on the time the band spent touring to promote their work, and the loneliness that came as a result. 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In the middle of the music clip, the slinky is shown making its way through a music room in which Powderfinger are performing "My Happiness". Listen to My Happiness by Powderfinger - Rock and Chill. In June 2020, the song was certified 5x Platinum in Australia. As Powderfinger leaves, the slinky is picked up by Haug. 1 in Australia. Tonebridge. Despite its melancholy mood, "My Happiness" is considered by many to be a love song, a suggestion Fanning regards as mystifying.[1]. 4 tracks (17:01). The rest of the band are co-credited with Fanning for composing the track… Songsterr Plus . [37], Despite being highly critical of Odyssey Number Five, Allmusic's Dean Carlson labelled it, alongside "Odyssey #5", as one of the album's best songs, for the riff Powderfinger executed "better than most bands of their stature". It remains a key part of the everyday soundtrack of many Australians' lives, and has influenced many young musicians along the way. [14] According to Susan Groves of WHRL, part of the song's success came about because very few people knew of Powderfinger, but were drawn towards "My Happiness" because it was "melodic, [and] pretty"—a change from what she described as "middle of the road rock" popular in the United States. Songs. //]]>, Sorry, we have to make sure you're a human before we can show you this page. My Happiness tab by Powderfinger. 23 in the US on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart. After a decade long hiatus, iconic Australian band Powderfinger is tuning up and preparing to bring a little happiness to fans during these challenging days. "My Happiness" is a song by Australian rock band Powderfinger. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the … [5] Fanning called it "a sad story of touring and the absence loneliness that comes with it". !function(t,e,r){var n,s=t.getElementsByTagName(e)[0],i=/^http:/.test(t.location)? My Happiness. Submit Tab. One accurate version. We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads, including interest-based ads. Powderfinger. Acoustic - Acoustic Guitar (steel) Track difficulty (Rhythm) 100%? [11] "My Happiness" was the eighth most-played song on Australian radio in 2001. It was released via record label Universal Music Australia on 21 August 2000 as the first single from the band's fourth album, Odyssey Number Five. REMASTERED IN HD!Music video by Powderfinger performing My Happiness. We have an official My Happiness tab made by UG professional guitarists. Learn "My Happiness" faster with Songsterr Plus plan! Marketplace 32 For Sale from $0.77. [13] Meanwhile, Australians were "starting to get sick of My Happiness"—Cameron Adams argued in The Hobart Mercury that this was one of the reasons Powderfinger decided to focus on the offshore market. It rests on the bar and the band finishes playing, while the background music continues. [1], "My Happiness" was attacked by some fans as being "like Lauryn Hill, bland and boring Top 40 bullshit"; guitarist Ian Haug rebutted by pointing out that the song was an example of the new emotional level on which Powderfinger made music, while Fanning was more aggressive in his defence of the song. [25] It reached number two on the Queensland singles chart,[26] and peaked at number seven on the New Zealand singles chart, on which it spent 23 weeks. © 2000 Grudge Records Australia#Powderfinger #MyHappiness #Remastered
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