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Iran's 'Happy' Dancers Receive Suspended Sentences

"Happy We Are from Tehran," a video remake of Pharrell Williams' song "Happy" that went viral earlier this year. YouTube hide caption

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Iran's 'Happy' Dancers Receive Suspended Sentences

September 19, 2014 • Seven young Iranians were arrested in May for producing their own version of the Pharrell Williams song "Happy." Iranian authorities said the video, which went viral, offended public morals.

Anatomy Of A Dance Hit: Why We Love To Boogie With Pharrell

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Anatomy Of A Dance Hit: Why We Love To Boogie With Pharrell

May 30, 2014 • There are songs that just make people want to get up and shake their booty. Why? Scientists say the most enticing rhythms have something missing — beats that your body can't help but fill in.

Anatomy Of A Dance Hit: Why We Love To Boogie With Pharrell

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Imitation Or Celebration? The Joy Of Dancing In The Streets

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Imitation Or Celebration? The Joy Of Dancing In The Streets

April 25, 2014 • Striking similarities between Pharrell's "24 Hours of Happy" and an indie film also featuring dance have people talking. Alva Noë says the thing that connects the two is how we all move to music.

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