Released 50 years ago
Happy to Be...
Demis Roussos · 1976
34 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock · variety
A sun-soaked blend of soft pop melodies and lush instrumentation that invites listeners to escape reality.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sun-soaked escapism on repeat
- steady melodic journey throughout
- light-hearted tunes for relaxation
- easy listening for sunny days
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- seek complex, intricate arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Happy to Be...' was released in 1976, Demis Roussos had already gained international fame as a solo artist following his departure from the band Aphrodite's Child. This album marked his fourth studio release and continued his exploration of romantic themes intertwined with orchestral arrangements, solidifying his status in the soft rock and pop genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vangelis· Engelbert Humperdinck· Julio Iglesias
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Time It Isn’t Au‐Revoir 3:20
- 2 Mary Was an Only Child 3:45
- 3 Fallin’ 2:45
- 4 So Dreamy 3:04
- 5 Funny Man 4:09
- 6 Can’t Say How Much I Love You 2:32
- 7 Happy to Be on an Island in the Sun 3:09
- 8 Bahia Blue 2:33
- 9 Before 2:52
- 10 Far Away 2:46
- 11 Lovely Love de Paris 3:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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