No, the catchy A side isn't one of my favorites, but this single has a surprisingly soulful, muscular B side that's a keeper (it's the B side that earns one Classic 45s star, and why it's classified as Northern Soul). Incidentally, the A side is in the movie "Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory" starring Gene Wilder. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage MGM Records factory sleeve. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | M | M- | M |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| MGM 14320 | 1972 | #1p in March |
A-side
B-side
Artist
Sammy Davis, Jr.
Sammy Davis, Jr.
Title
The Candy Man
I Want To Be Happy
Track Time
3:10
2:45
Songwriter
Leslie Bricusse-Anthony Newley (A), Vincent Youmans-Irving Caesar (B)
Leslie Bricusse-Anthony Newley (A), Vincent Youmans-Irving Caesar (B)
Producer
Mike Curb-Don Costa (A), Jimmy Bowen (B)
Mike Curb-Don Costa (A), Jimmy Bowen (B)
Category
Other Northern Soul
Other Northern Soul
