Sun Is Shining

Bob Marley

About Sun Is Shining

"Sun Is Shining" is a song by Bob Marley & The Wailers first appearing on the Lee Perry-produced album Soul Revolution in 1971, and then on African Herbsman in 1973. Marley later re-recorded the song for his 1978 album Kaya. In 1999 a reggae fusion remix by "Bob Marley vs. Funkstar De Luxe" reached number one on the U. S. dance chart and number three on the UK Singles Chart and has been widely credited as one of the songs which led to the popularity of reggae fusion. Although having become one of the most popular Marley songs, "Sun Is Shining" used to be a fairly unknown and seldomly-performed number during Marley's lifetime. Up to date, only two live performances are documented, however both took place under special circumstances. On June 16, 1978, Marley performed at The Music Inn in Lenox, Massachusetts, a concert having been rescheduled twice since 1976, and played an over 2-hour set. "Sun Is Shining" was the opening song, reportedly included spontaneously as it stopped to rain. On July 23, 1978, Marley performed an outdoor concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl that included "Sun Is Shining" as opening song; just before the song, Marley introduced the performance by referring to Haile Selassie's birthday on the same day. 


Year:
1989
2:03
23 
#1

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Sun is shining, the weather is sweet
Make you want to move your dancing feet
To the rescue, here I am
Want you to know ya, where I stand

(Monday morning) here I am
Want you to know (Tuesday evening) just if you can
Where I stand
(Wednesday morning) tell myself a new day is rising
(Thursday evening) get on the rise a new day is dawning
(Friday morning) here I am
(Saturday evening) want you to know just
Want you to know just where I stand

When the morning gathers the rainbow
Want you to know I'm a rainbow too
So, to the rescue here I am
Want you to know just if you can
Where I stand, know, know, know, know, know

We'll lift our heads and give Jah praises
We'll lift our heads and give Jah praises, yeah

Sun is shining, the weather is sweet now
Make you want to move your dancing feet
To the rescue, here I am
Want you to know just if you can
Where I stand, know, know, know, where I stand

Monday morning, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Tuesday evening, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Wednesday morning, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Thursday evening, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Friday morning, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Saturday evening, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop

So to the rescue, to the rescue, to the rescue
Awake from your sleep and slumber
Today could be your lucky number
Sun is shining and the weather is sweet
Sun is shining and the weather is sweet
Sun is shining and the weather is sweet
Sun is shining and the weather is sweet

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Bob Marley

Nesta Robert Marley OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981), more widely and commonly known as Bob Marley, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers (1963–1981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music, and is credited with helping spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to a worldwide audience. more »

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Written by: Bob Marley

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Sun Is Shining" is a song by Bob Marley & The Wailers first recorded in 1971 for their album "Soul Revolution".
Album Information
The song then featured on their 1978 album, "Kaya". On both occasions, it was produced by Bob Marley and the Wailers themselves.
Lyrics Theme
The song's lyrics revolve around positivity and resilience, promoting a message of hope and tenacity to its listeners.
Genre Classification
Just like many other songs by Bob Marley & The Wailers, "Sun Is Shining" is characterized as Reggae – a genre of music that Marley is internationally renowned for.
Remix Version
The song gained massive popularity in 1999 when the song was remixed into a dance version by Danish DJ Funkstar De Luxe. This version reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Music Club Play chart.
Billboard Ranking
Subsequently, the remix found a place on the Billboard 200 and ranked number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs.
International Recognition
"Sun Is Shining" has been well received globally. Besides making it to Billboard rankings, it also hit top positions in charts across Europe, especially in Nordic countries scoring top positions.
Influence on Pop Culture
The song has been sampled and remixed extensively in various music genres, attesting to its enduring popularity and influence in pop culture.
Cover Versions
"Sun Is Shining" has been covered by numerous artists, including Operación Triunfo contestant Beth and Axel Rudi Pell in his album "Diamonds Unlocked II".
Use in Advertising
The song has been used in various advertising campaigns such as T-Mobile in the UK and the Bank of New Zealand.

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