This 1981 single saw Altered Images embracing a synth-pop sound with a distinctive calypso rhythm, showcasing their evolving musical direction.
- The single reached number 2 in the UK singles chart.
- The song was produced by Martin Rushent, known for his work with The Human League and Theфект.
- The music video for "Happy Birthday" was filmed in the band's hometown of Glasgow.
Altered Images were a post-punk band formed in 1979 in Glasgow, Scotland, initially associated with the Resolution Unit. The band achieved chart success in the early 1980s with a string of singles after pivoting to a more pop-oriented sound.
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