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2004 single by R. Kelly
"Happy People " is a song by American
R&B recording artist
R. Kelly . Like Kelly's previous single, "
Step in the Name of Love ", the song is about the stepping dance. It was released on March 22, 2004, as the lead single from his second
double album ,
Happy People/U Saved Me (2004). The song went to number 19 on the US
Billboard Hot 100 and number seven on the Billboard
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. In some territories, it was released as a
double A-side with "
U Saved Me "; this issue peaked at number six in the United Kingdom.
Music video
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The music video is directed by
Little X .
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Charts
All entries charted with "
U Saved Me " except where noted.
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Release history
"Christmas, I'll Be Steppin"
"Christmas, I'll Be Steppin' " was recorded by Kelly for the soundtrack of the movie
The Best Man Holiday , and plays during the end credits. The song resembles "Happy People", but with different lyrics and a more Christmas feel to it.
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[23] "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'" is the fifth song on the official soundtrack to The Best Man Holiday and is one of the few songs that is not a cover version of another song.
Charts
References
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"Little X | Videography" . Oocities.org. Retrieved June 4, 2017 .
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R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People" (in Dutch).
Ultratip . Retrieved December 30, 2019.
^ "
R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People" (in French).
Ultratip . Retrieved December 30, 2019.
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"Hits of the World – Eurocharts" (PDF) .
Billboard . Vol. 116, no. 45. November 6, 2004. p. 51. Retrieved March 31, 2020 .
^ "
R. Kelly – Happy People" (in German).
GfK Entertainment charts . Retrieved December 30, 2019.
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The Irish Charts – Search Results – Happy People" .
Irish Singles Chart . Retrieved December 30, 2019.
^ "
R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People" .
Top Digital Download . Retrieved December 30, 2019.
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"Tipparade-lijst van week 35, 2004" (in Dutch).
Dutch Top 40 . Retrieved March 31, 2023 .
^ "
R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People" (in Dutch).
Single Top 100 . Retrieved December 30, 2019.
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"Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100" .
Official Charts Company . Retrieved December 30, 2019.
^ "
R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People" .
Swiss Singles Chart .
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"Official Singles Chart Top 100" .
Official Charts Company . Retrieved December 30, 2019.
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"Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40" .
Official Charts Company . Retrieved December 30, 2019.
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"R Kelly Chart History (Hot 100)" .
Billboard .
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"R Kelly Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)" .
Billboard .
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"The Official UK Singles Chart 2004" (PDF) .
UKChartsPlus . Retrieved December 30, 2019 .
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"Billboard Top 100 – 2004" . billboardtop100of.com . Retrieved May 24, 2020 .
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"R&B Rap Hip-Hop Year-End Charts – 2004 – Soul System" . Soulsystem.it. Retrieved June 4, 2017 .
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"Going for Adds" (PDF) .
Radio & Records . No. 1547. March 19, 2004. p. 24. Retrieved June 15, 2021 .
^ "New Releases: Singles".
Music Week . October 16, 2004. p. 31.
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"R. Kelly's "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'" Off The Best Man Holiday Soundtrack Available Now | The Official R. Kelly Site" . Archived from
the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2013 .
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iTunes – Music – The Best Man Holiday (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists
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R. Kelly - Christmas I'll Be Steppin' on
YouTube
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"R Kelly Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)" .
Billboard . Retrieved December 30, 2019.