''How Much for Happy'' is Canadian actress and singer-songwriter

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's debut album. ''How Much for Happy'' was released in Canada on March 15, 2005, and in the US on April 26, 2005. The album was sold on

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in the US for a few months, but after having an argument with Rob'N'Steal Productions about the distribution of ''How Much for Happy'', the album was removed from

, yet was still available on

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. Physically, the album is now out of print in the US, but it was put back on

. Steele wrote 12 out of the 13 tracks on her debut album. The thirteenth was a remake of the popular song by

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Sales

The album was certified gold in Canada, selling more than 25,000 copies.

Singles

Two singles, "Blue Bird" and "Famous", were released off of the album. A music video for "Blue Bird" was released as well, which featured Cassie recording the single along with photos of her.

Track listing

#"Not Yours Truly" #"Famous" #"Fantasy" #"Blue Bird" #"Jaded" #"Rock Your Bones" #"Drink Me Dry" #"Crimson Tears" #"Broken (How Much for Happy)" #"Empty Eyes" #"A Sinner's Prayer" #"Love Cost" #"Hey Joe" * Unreleased track: "Things That God Cannot Explain" {{DEFAULTSORT:How Much For Happy 2005 debut albums Cassie Steele albums