- Source: High on a Happy Vibe (song)
"High on a Happy Vibe" is a song by British band Urban Cookie Collective, released in April 1994 by Pulse 8 as the fourth single from the band's debut album by the same name (1994). Written and composed by Rohan Heath, the vocals were by Diane Charlemagne, who also provided the vocal for the band's three previous hit singles. The song was a top 20 hit in Scotland (18), and a top 30 hit in Belgium (24), Ireland (30) and the Netherlands (27). In the UK, "High on a Happy Vibe" peaked at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart, but was more successful on the UK Dance Singles Chart, reaching number 12. The accompanying music video for the song sees the band performing on a flying carpet.
Critical reception
Pan-European magazine Music & Media commented, "The dance craze started in the UK. Then the continentals took over with "Euro Dance". The Cookies are the British answer to the phenomenon, and taste like Swedish "kecks" and German "Kuchen"." James Hamilton from Music Week's RM Dance Update described the song as a "quovery chugging cheesy chanter".
Track listings
12-inch single, UK (1994)
"High on a Happy Vibe" (original 12-inch mix) — 5:52
"High on a Happy Vibe" (Johnny L Sinus mix) — 6:23
"High on a Happy Vibe" (Development Corporation mix) — 5:54
"High on a Happy Vibe" (Overworld mix) — 6:38
CD single, Europe (1994)
"High on a Happy Vibe" (original 7-inch edit) — 3:35
"High on a Happy Vibe" (original 12-inch mix) — 5:52
CD maxi, Germany (1994)
"High on a Happy Vibe" (original 7-inch edit) — 3:35
"High on a Happy Vibe" (original 12-inch mix) — 5:52
"High on a Happy Vibe" (Johnny L Sinus mix) — 6:23
"High on a Happy Vibe" (Development Corporation mix) — 5:54
"High on a Happy Vibe" (Overworld mix) — 6:38
"High on a Happy Vibe" (Johnny L Learner mix) — 5:36