"Hotel Happiness" is a song written by

Leon Carr Leon, Léon (French) or León (Spanish) may refer to: Places Europe * León, Spain, capital city of the Province of León * Province of León, Spain * Kingdom of León, an independent state in the Iberian Peninsula from 910 to 1230 and again f ...

and Earl Shuman and performed by

Brook Benton Benjamin Franklin Peay (September 19, 1931 – April 9, 1988), better known as Brook Benton, was an American singer and songwriter who was popular with rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music audiences during the late 1950s and early 1960 ...

featuring The Merry Melody Singers. It reached #2 on the U.S. R&B chart, #3 on the U.S. pop chart, and #6 on the Cashbox chart in 1963. The single's

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, "Still Water Runs Deep", reached #81 on the Cashbox chart and #89 on the U.S. pop chart. The song was arranged by

Jerry Kennedy Jerry Glenn Kennedy (born 10 August 1940)Cusic, Don. (1998) "Jerry Kennedy". In ''The Encyclopedia of Country Music''. Paul Kingsbury, ed. New York: Oxford University Press. pp. 277–278. is an American record producer, songwriter and guitar pla ...

and produced by

Shelby Singleton Shelby Sumpter Singleton, Jr. (December 16, 1931 – October 7, 2009) was an American record producer and record label owner. Early life He was born Shelby Sumpter Singleton, Jr. in Waskom, Texas. His parents were Shelby Sumpter Singleton, Sr. and ...

Other versions

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released a version of the song as the B-side to her 1963 single "Did He Call Today, Mama?" *

Jumpin' Gene Simmons Morris Eugene Simmons (July 10, 1937 – August 29, 2006), better known as Jumpin' Gene Simmons, was an American singer and songwriter best known for his 1964 novelty single "Haunted House". Biography Gene Simmons was born in Itawamba County, Mis ...

released a version of the song on his 1964 album ''Jumpin' Gene Simmons''. * Jimmy Smith released a version of the song on his 1967 album '' I'm Movin' On''. *

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released a version of the song on their 1993 album ''Toubo's Song''. *

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released a version of the song on their 1996 album '' Man's World''.

References

Songs about hotels and motels 1962 songs 1962 singles Songs with music by Leon Carr Brook Benton songs Mountain (band) songs Mercury Records singles Songs with lyrics by Earl Shuman {{1960s-single-stub