This 1971 single was one of the last releases by the original lineup, marking a departure from their earlier Brill Building sound.
- The song was written by Garland Jeffreys, who would later find success as a solo artist.
- This release saw The Shirelles reunited with producer Luther Dixon, who had helmed many of their earlier hits.
- Despite its quality, "Happy and in Love" did not chart in the US or UK, signaling the end of their commercial run.
The Shirelles were an American soul girl group formed in New York in 1957. They were one of the most commercially successful groups of the girl group era, known for their sophisticated vocal harmonies and pop-oriented production.
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