Pharrell Says Cee-Lo Green Passed on "Happy"

Pharrell also spoke on working with Justin Timberlake and more.

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Pharrell continued his trek of interviews today, as he stopped by and talked with radio legend, Howard Stern. For over an hour, the two shared stories including Pharrell stating that the songs he wrote for Justin Timberlake's Justified album, were originally slated for the late Michael Jackson.

He also spoke on his hit song, "Happy," revealing that Cee-Lo Green had originally passed on the record before it wound up with Pharrell. Those are just a few of the gems in the interview, which can be heard in full above.

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