Junk of the Heart (Happy)
| "Junk of the Heart (Happy)" | |
|---|---|
| Single by The Kooks | |
| from the album Junk of the Heart | |
| Released | 2011 |
| Genre | Indie rock |
| Length | 3:08 |
| Songwriter(s) |
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"Junk of the Heart (Happy)" is a song by British rock band, the Kooks, and the second single and opening track from their 2011 album.[1]
Release and reception[edit]
AllMusic described the song as a "jangly, Dodgy-esque, summery opening title track".[2] "Junk of the Heart" was released as the second single from Junk of the Heart in 2011 as a promo CD single.[3] It was also released as a digital EP[4] and was included on the 2017 greatest hits album The Best of... So Far.[5]
The song reached No. 93 in Germany[6] and No. 20 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the US.
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[7] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ Junk of the Heart - The Kooks | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2022-02-10
- ^ "The Kooks – Junk of the Heart". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
- ^ "The Kooks - Junk of the Heart (Happy)".
- ^ "Junk of the Heart (Happy) EP by The Kooks". 2011-11-04. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
- ^ "The Kooks – The Best of... So Far". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
- ^ "The Kooks - Junk of the Heart (Happy)".
- ^ "British single certifications – Kooks – Junk Of Teh Heart (Happy)". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
