About the Song
Single Release: September 12, 2025 | Album: Now and Then (Released October 3, 2025)
With a voice that has comforted generations and a heart full of quiet wisdom, Daniel O’Donnell returns to his storytelling roots with the deeply moving single “As Happy As We Were.” Released on September 12, 2025, just ahead of his album Now and Then, this tender country-folk ballad is a masterclass in emotional understatement—delivered with grace, simplicity, and unmistakable sincerity.
From the first note, the song feels like a letter sealed in memory. Soft acoustic guitar and subtle strings lay the foundation, while Daniel’s voice—gentle and full of lived-in truth—carries the story of two people remembering love not by its ending, but by the joy it once held. There’s no bitterness here, no dramatic confrontation—just a heartfelt acknowledgment of a season that once brought light, laughter, and connection.
“We may not have lasted, but we sure had our day…”
Daniel delivers each lyric with care, making space for listeners to reflect on their own yesterdays—on sweet beginnings, quiet goodbyes, and the enduring glow of what once was.
This track stands out not just for its melody, but for its emotional maturity. It’s the kind of song that meets you where you are—whether you’re remembering a past love, a lost moment, or simply pausing to honor the beauty of what life has given and taken away.
As part of his October 2025 album Now and Then, “As Happy As We Were” reminds us why Daniel O’Donnell continues to resonate so deeply: he sings not to impress, but to comfort, to connect, and to heal. In a world that often rushes past feeling, this song invites us to sit with our memories—and smile.