Happy as Annie
Larrikin Love
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On September 3rd 2003 I was softly touched by a warm summer breeze There were blue tits flocking and swerving My accuracy is quite unnerving I stole into a burnt, orange field Which once was green, but lost its zeal To prance and dance and sing around Which is not condoned in the centre of town Children please beware! I'm choked with fear Oh children please beware! I'm choked with fear (repeat) And as I crunched those crispy leaves I walked towards a shaded tree To find a young girl lying there Drifting off without a care Her face was covered by a straw hat 'Happy as Larry' and all of that When I shouted out to wake her up She was skipping school in the burning hot Children please beware! I'm choked with fear Oh children please beware! I'm choked with fear (repeat) And as I tried to get her to speak I realised that she was not asleep I moved her hat to find that her face was grey Her knickers wrapped around her ankles It's not funny! Children please beware! I'm choked with fear Oh children please beware! I'm choked with fear (repeat) Swamped with fear... Drown in fear...
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Written by: Alfie Ambrose, Cathal Kerrigan, Edward Leeson, Michael Larkin
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15 facts about this song
Band OriginLarrikin Love is a British indie rock band that was formed in Mill Hill, London, in 2005.
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Song ReleaseTheir popular song "Happy as Annie" was released in the year 2006.
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Chart Performance"Happy as Annie" peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Larrikin Love's highest charting songs.
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Song ThemeThe song, "Happy as Annie", reflects an upbeat, joyful theme set in London's metropolitan life, as expressed in its title.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in the band's single studio album titled "The Freedom Spark".
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Production"Happy as Annie" was produced by Ian Brodie, a prominent English musician and record producer known for Jem and The Lightning Seeds.
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GenreThe song is characterized by an indie rock genre but also amalgamates elements of folk.
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Lyrics CompositionThe lyrics paint a vivid imagery of youth and life in urban London, wrapped up in the titular character Annie's vivacious perspective.
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Song Composition"Happy as Annie" is distinguished by its catchy guitar riffs, raw vocals, and the infectious energy that the band members put across.
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Band DisbandmentDespite the accolades that "Happy as Annie" brought to Larrikin Love, the band shockingly announced their split in 2007, just a year after this song's release.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists and bands have since done cover versions of "Happy as Annie", reflecting its popularity and influence.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Happy as Annie" features the band performing amid colorful animations, further demonstrating the song's jovial theme.
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Re-issued ReleaseThe song was re-issued in September 2006 after its initial release, and that’s when it hit the UK Singles Chart.
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Soundtrack InclusionThe song has been included in a number of popular soundtracks, such as the video game "Driver: San Francisco".
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Live Performances"Happy as Annie" was widely performed during Larrikin Love's concerts and tours, quite often as the penultimate or closing song.
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