Sunny
Bobby Hebb
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Sunny Yesterday my life was filled with rain Sunny You smiled at me and really eased the pain Now the dark days are gone, and the bright days are here My sunny one shines so sincere Sunny one so true, I love you Sunny Thank you for the sunshine bouquet Sunny Thank you for the love you brought my way You gave to me your all and all And now I feel ten feet tall Sunny one so true, I love you Sunny Thank you for the truth you let me see Sunny Thank you for the facts from A to Z My life was torn like wind-blown sand And a rock was formed when you held my hand (oh, sunny) Sunny one so true, I love you. Sunny Thank you for the smile upon your face Hmm, sunny Thank you, thank you for the gleam that shows its grace You're my spark of nature's fire You're my sweet complete desire Sunny one so true, yes, I love you Sunny Yesterday, all my life was filled with rain Sunny You smiled at me and really-really eased the pain Now the dark days are gone, and the bright days are here (oh, sunny) My sunny one shines so sincere Sunny one so true, I love you I love you (sunny) I love you (sunny) Signin' I love you (sunny) Yes, I love you (sunny)
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Written by: Bobby Hebb
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Creation BackgroundBobby Hebb wrote the song "Sunny" just 48 hours after his older brother was stabbed to death outside a Nashville nightclub. He stated that he wrote it as a means of overcoming his grief.
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Chart SuccessReleased in 1966, "Sunny" quickly climbed the charts and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, behind the Beatles' "Yellow Submarine."
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Popularity and CoversThe song has been covered by over 100 artists in various languages and styles, making it one of the most covered songs in the history of recorded music. Some famous artists include Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Cher, and Jose Feliciano.
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Song MeaningDespite the tragic circumstances surrounding its creation, the song is considered an optimistic anthem, extolling the virtues of a person named Sunny for bringing light and positivity into the singer's life.
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Song StyleHebb's original version combines R&B and soul influences with a pop sensibility, featuring bright horns and his smooth, emotive vocals.
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Bobby Hebb's SuccessAside from the success of "Sunny," Bobby Hebb did not score another significant hit, making him a one-hit wonder despite releasing several albums throughout his career.
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Cher's VersionCher included a cover of "Sunny" on her 1966 album "The Sonny Side of Cher." Her version reached number 32 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Use in Media"Sunny" has been used in various movies and TV shows, including "Casino," "Thelma & Louise," and "A Bronx Tale." It also made an appearance in the video game "Grand Theft Auto V."
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Successful in the UKBobby Hebb's rendition of "Sunny" also enjoyed success in the UK, reaching number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Stand against RacismIn the racially charged atmosphere of 1966, Bobby Hebb's song was one of the first by a black artist to be played on white radio stations in the segregated American South, creating a moment of unity and speaking out against racism.
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