Sunday Morning Sunshine

Harry Chapin

About Sunday Morning Sunshine

"Sunday Morning Sunshine" is a song written and performed by Harry Chapin. The song was included on his 1972 album, Sniper and Other Love Songs. The song was released as a single the same year as his top 20 hit, Taxi and debut album, Heads & Tales. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100, however it received more commercial success when it charted as a top 30 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary. The song has also been included on numerous posthumous compilation albums. King Biscuit Flower Hour recorded a live performance of the song for the show.  


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2005
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I came into town with a knapsack on my shoulder
And a pocket full of stories that I just had to tell.
You know I've knocked around a bit,
I've had my share of small town glories,
And it's time to hit the city and that crazy carousel.

I been feeling sorry for myself,
But you know I was only lonely,
Like everybody else.
Until...

You brought your Sunday morning sunshine
Here into my Monday morning rain.
You taught me happiness just one time,
It keeps on coming back again.

These streets were never highways
For I had not known the sky above.
These days were never my days
For I had not known your love.

It's funny how a city can put on a different face,
When it holds the one you care for
It becomes a different place.
And I never felt so far from alone.
Baby you brought me halfway home.
Yes, baby, you brought me halfway home.

You brought your Sunday morning sunshine
Here into my Monday morning rain.
You taught me happiness just one time,
It keeps on coming back again and again and again...

You brought your Sunday morning sunshine
Here into my Monday morning rain.
You taught me happiness just one time,
It keeps on coming back again and again and again...

You brought your Sunday morning sunshine
Here into my Monday morning rain.
You taught me happiness just one time,
It keeps on coming back again and again and again...

You brought your Sunday morning sunshine
Here into my Monday morning rain.
You taught me happiness just one time,
It keeps on coming back again...

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Harry Chapin

Harry Forster Chapin (December 7, 1942 – July 16, 1981) was an American singer-songwriter best known for his folk rock songs including "Taxi", "W*O*L*D", and the No. 1 hit "Cat's in the Cradle". Chapin was also a dedicated humanitarian who fought to end world hunger; he was a key player in the creation of the Presidential Commission on World Hunger in 1977. In 1987, Chapin was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his humanitarian work. more »

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Written by: HARRY F. CHAPIN

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11 facts about this song

Song Artist
"Sunday Morning Sunshine" is a track from singer-songfriend Harry Chapin, who was an American singer-songwriter and philanthropist recognized for his folk rock and pop rock songs.
Album
The song is part of Harry Chapin's second studio album, 'Sniper and Other Love Songs,' which was released in the year 1972.
Genre
You can categorize "Sunday Morning Sunshine" among the folk rock genre, aligning with Harry Chapin's primary music style.
Philanthropy
Known for his philanthropy as well as his music, Harry Chapin was a co-founder of the organization 'WhyHunger,' and he often performed benefit concerts to support it.
Concert Notability
"Sunday Morning Sunshine" was frequently part of Chapin's concert performances and was also often played on radio stations.
Ranking
Despite its popularity, "Sunday Morning Sunshine", unlike some of Chapin’s other songs, did not appear in Billboard Hot 100 chart. This, however, did not affect the song’s fondness among listeners.
Subject Matter
The song's lyrics tells a story of a man’s reflections soon after waking on a bright and sunny Sunday morning, finding solace and sense of love in the simplicity of life, in harmony with Chapin’s style of often telling stories through his songs.
Lyric Inspiration
Harry Chapin was famed for his storytelling style in songs. In "Sunday Morning Sunshine," the lyrics discuss themes of love, peace, and joy, and presents the morning as a metaphor for beginnings and opportunities.
Award
Although "Sunday Morning Sunshine" did not win any awards, Harry Chapin was posthumously awarded the Special Congressional Gold Medal for his humanitarian work in 1987.
Legacy
Despite Harry Chapin's tragic death in a motor accident at the age of 38, his music lives on. Particularly, "Sunday Morning Sunshine" continues to be a favorite among his fans for its soulful lyrics and melodious tune.
Cover Versions
Although there are not any highly known cover versions of "Sunday Morning Sunshine," the song has often been featured in nostalgia-based radio programs and compilations of 1970s music.

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