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Hotel Happiness
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Wikipedia article
"'Hotel Happiness'" is a song written by Leon Carr and Earl Shuman and performed by Brook Benton featuring The Merry Melody Singers. It reached #2 on the U.S. R&B chart, #3 on the U.S. pop chart, and #6 on the Cashbox chart in 1963.
The single's B-side, "Still Water Runs Deep", reached #81 on the Cashbox chart and #89 on the U.S. pop chart.
The song was arranged by Jerry Kennedy and produced by Shelby Singleton.
Other versions
*Dora Hall released a version of the song as the B-side to her 1963 single "Did He Call Today, Mama?"
*Jumpin' Gene Simmons released a version of the song on his 1964 album 'Jumpin' Gene Simmons'.
*Jimmy Smith released a version of the song on his 1967 album 'I'm Movin' On'.
*The Persuasions released a version of the song on their 1993 album 'Toubo's Song'.
*Mountain released a version of the song on their 1996 album 'Man's World'.
References
Category:Songs about hotels and motels
Category:1962 songs
Category:1962 singles
Category:Songs with music by Leon Carr
Category:Brook Benton songs
Category:Mountain (band) songs
Category:Mercury Records singles
Category:Songs with lyrics by Earl Shuman
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