Violently Happy was a single from the fittingly-titled debut album by which singer?
Violently Happy "Violently Happy" is a song by Icelandic singer Björk, released as the fifth and final single from her album "Debut" in 1994. The song was written by Björk and Nellee Hooper, who helped her in writing and producing most of the album. The lyrics speak of Björk feeling a love so intense that it is actually dangerous, requesting that her lover return to "calm her down". Musically, it's an upbeat song. "Violently Happy" peaked at #13 in the UK and reached #4 on the US dance charts.
The Scream (album) The Scream is the debut studio album by English rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees. Recorded in one week and mixed in three during August 1978, it was released on 13 November 1978 by record label Polydor. Before the album's release, the band had developed a strong reputation as a live act, and had achieved a Top 10 UK single with "Hong Kong Garden" (which did not appear on the original album).