Summer Day
Sheryl Crow
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Every little thing that I felt that day Never will forget, there was love in the air I wasn't looking for love to come my way Oh baby baby but then I saw you there That Summer day that I recall You came into my life And you gave me hope and love I just want to be what you want me to That Summer day that changed it all You came into my life And you let me fall in love My baby I just want to be with you I just want to let it shine I just want to let it shine I just want to let it shine Did you ever think you knew everything? Did you ever think you had it all figured out? Oh baby baby You know things can change But someone loves you with no doubt That Summer day that I recall You came into my life And you gave me hope and love I just want to be what you want me to That Summer day that changed it all You came into my life And you let me fall in love My baby I just want to be with you Can you hear me, baby? Yeah, When I say I'm for you I knew we could make it, oh The moment you came into my life Don't you know that you keep me shining, yeah Oh, that Summer day that I recall You came into my life And you gave me hope and love I just want to be what you want me to That Summer day that changed it all You came into my life And you let me fall in love My baby I just want to be with you I just want to let it shine I just want to tell you I love you baby Yeah, I'm gonna let it shine Yes, I'm gonna let it shine I just want to let it shine (I just want to let it shine) (I just want to let it shine)
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Written by: SHERYL SUZANNE CROW, DOYLE BRAMHALL II, JUSTIN STANLEY
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"Summer Day" is a single by Sheryl Crow from her seventh studio album titled "100 Miles from Memphis” which was released in 2010.
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Genre ClassificationThe track is best described as being in the pop/rock genre with a soulful and jazzy influence, showing a departure from Crow's usual country rock style.
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Chart PerformanceThough not a chart-topper, the song did achieve moderate success. It peaked at number 17 on the US Adult Contemporary chart, while on the Japan Billboard Hot 100, it reached number 75.
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Song InspirationCrow had stated that "Summer Day" is about capturing that intangible, elusive feeling you have in summertime when you don't have any responsibilities, and all you want is to lay in the grass and listen to your favorite music."
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Album Theme"100 Miles from Memphis” intends to pay tribute to Crow's formative musical influences, as she grew up only 100 miles away from Memphis - a bustling center for blues, soul, and R&B music.
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Range of InstrumentsThe track incorporates an interesting mix of instruments, including guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, backing vocals, and horns, to create its vibrant, breezy sound.
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Music VideoAn official music video was released for "Summer Day," showcasing Crow performing the song with her band and having a piano solo in a pleasant summery scape.
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CollaborationsThe album "100 Miles from Memphis” also included collaborations with other well-known artists including Keith Richards, Justin Timberlake, and Citizen Cope, among others.
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Live Performances"Summer Day" has been regularly included in Crow's live performances, where it is favorably received due to its upbeat, sunny demeanor.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its uplift spirit and catchy, soulful rhythm that marked a refreshing change in Crow's style.
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Songwriting ProcessThe song was written by Sheryl Crow, Doyle Bramhall II, and Justin Stanley. The three of them co-produced the album and worked together on the overall sonic direction of the music.
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Record Label"Summer Day" and its parent album, "100 miles from Memphis" were released under the A&M Records label.
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