Walking on Sunshine

Eddy Grant

About Walking on Sunshine

"Walking on Sunshine" is a song by Eddy Grant, originally released as a single and the title track of his 1979 album Walking on Sunshine. Grant's original version was not a hit, but the song was remade three years later by Rockers Revenge, a studio project assembled by producer Arthur Baker. The single, with vocals by Donnie Calvin, peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top thirty in Belgium, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. The single did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but was number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play charts for one week and peaked at number 63 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart. The song's bassline would later be sampled in Eleanor's 1988 song "Adventure", itself a number-one Dance Club Play hit in 1988. 


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1989
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Oh, do it, do it
Oh, do it, do it

Looking through the morning dew
At smokey mountains, nothing new
Lead me to the mountain top
And we'll work until it's time to stop

Oh baby, you're mine, you're mine
You're walking on sunshine
(And I) got to tell you that you doing fine
Walking on sunshine
Oh
(And I got to) tell you that you're doing fine
Walking on sunshine

Oh, living isn't everything
But you know the feeling love can bring
I said when you're floating through your cloud
Baby don't you shout too loud

Oh darlin'
I said that you're mine, you're mine, oh
You're walking on sunshine
(And I) got to tell you that you doing fine
Walking on sunshine
Oh
(I got to) tell you that you're doing fine
Walking on sunshine
Oh

That's right, get there
(Oh baby) everybody (yeah)
[Repeat: x 3]

Looking through the morning dew
At smokey mountains, nothing new
Lead me to the mountain top
And we'll work until it's time to stop

Oh baby, you're mine, you're mine
You're walking on sunshine
(And I got to) tell you that you doing fine
Walking on sunshine
Oh
(I got to) tell you that you're doing fine
Walking on sunshine

That's right (oh baby)
Get there everybody (yeah)
[Repeat: x 3]

You're mine, you're mine
You're walking on sunshine
(And I got to) tell you that you doing fine
Walking on sunshine
Oh (And I got to) tell you that you're doing fine
Walking on sunshine
Oh

That's Right [Repeat: x 4]

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Eddy Grant

Edmond Montague "Eddy" Grant (born 5 March 1948) is a musician, born in Plaisance, Guyana. more »

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Written by: EDDY GRANT

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Walking on Sunshine" by Rockers Revenge, featuring Donnie Calvin was released in 1982.
Musical Genre
The song is categorized under "post-disco" - a genre of popular music that evolved from "disco" in the early 1980s.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label "Streetwise Records".
Cover Song
This version of "Walking on Sunshine" by Rockers Revenge is actually a cover of an original song by Eddy Grant released in 1979.
Producer
The song was produced by the legendary American record producer - Arthur Baker, who is known for his influential work in the dance music genre.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song topped the Dance Club Songs chart in the USA.
First Hit for Rockers Revenge
Following the release of "Walking on Sunshine", the band Rockers Revenge achieved more mainstream attention and it became their trademark song.
Fusion of Styles
The song married elements of dance, soul, and funk, which was a typical characteristic of Eddy Grant's discography.
Sampling
Later, the song, especially its version by Rockers Revenge, was sampled by various artists in their recordings, showcasing its continuing popularity.
The distinct percussion
Arthur Baker's production of the song was praised for its pronounced percussion based on the Roland TR-808 drum machine, a popular instrument in 80s dance music production.
Multiple versions
The single has various versions, including a shorter radio edit, an instrumental version, and the original longer club mix.
Reggae Roots
The song has undeniable roots in reggae, the genre Eddy Grant began his career in, before moving onto more funk and disco-infused styles.
Lasting Impact
Despite being nearly 40 years old, "Walking on Sunshine" remains a popular song on many retro and 80s compilations, signaling its lasting impact on the dance music genre.
Appreciation for Cover Version
While Eddy Grant's original version was already popular in its own right, many people appreciate Rockers Revenge's cover version for its more dance-floor orientation.
The 'feel-good' factor
The upbeat and summery vibes of "Walking on Sunshine" has often led it to being used in various forms of media to denote joyous and celebratory moments.

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