Good Day Sunshine

Paul McCartney

About Good Day Sunshine

"Good Day Sunshine" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1966 album Revolver. It was written mainly by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. Leonard Bernstein praised the song for its construction in a 1967 CBS News documentary. Richie Unterberger of AllMusic said the song "radiates optimism and good vibes." Ian MacDonald said it is "superbly sung by McCartney and exquisitely produced by George Martin and his team" and that it shows the Beatles "at their effortless best. " 


Year:
1984
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Good day sunshine
 Good day sunshine
 Good day sunshine

 I need to laugh, and when the sun is out
 I've got something I an laugh about
 I feel good, in a special way
 I'm in love and it's a sunny day

 Good day sunshine
 Good day sunshine
 Good day sunshine

 We take a walk, the sun is shining down
 Burns my feet as they touch the ground

 Good day sunshine
 Good day sunshine
 Good day sunshine

 Then we lie beneath a shady tree
 I love her and she's loving me
 She feels good, she know she's looking fine
 I'm so proud to know that she is mine

 Good day sunshine
 Good day sunshine
 Good day sunshine
 Good day sunshine
 Good day sunshine
 Good day sunshine
 Good day sunshine
 Good day sunshine

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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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12 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Good Day Sunshine" is a song by The Beatles, a band that originated from Liverpool, England.
Album Appearance
The song features on the band's 1966 album, "Revolver".
Composer Duo
"Good Day Sunshine" was written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, with McCartney being the main writer. This composition was part of the famous Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership.
Single Status
The song was never released as a single in the UK or the US, but it has been included on several Beatles' compilitional albums.
Producer
The song was produced by the renowned music producer, George Martin. Martin is also known as "The Fifth Beatle" due to his extensive involvement on the Beatles' original albums.
Inspiration
Paul McCartney stated that he wrote the song when he was feeling really good and wanted to write something that reflected his positive mood. He was also inspired by the music of The Lovin' Spoonful, a 1960s American rock band known for their 'good-time' music.
Lyrical Content
The lyrics of the song narrate a sunny day and the good feelings associated with falling in love.
Beatles Sound
The song's upbeat, sunshine-pop vibe is considered emblematic of the Beatles' music style in their later years.
Piano Stylizing
The song features an upbeat piano track performed by McCartney and was heavily influenced by the Motown Sound, especially the hits produced by the legendary group, The Four Tops.
Unique Recording Technique
"Good Day Sunshine" features a unique recording technique where a short passage of one track was copied and then inserted into the song a short time later, creating a sort of echo effect.
Pop Culture Reference
The song “Good Day Sunshine” was played to the crew of the Space Shuttle mission STS-135 Atlantis for the wake-up call on day 5 of their mission. It was played for astronaut Michael Fossum.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by many artists, including a classic rendition by former Velvet Underground member, Lou Reed.

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