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"You Are My Sunshine" is a song popularized by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell in 1939. It has been declared one of the state songs of Louisiana because of its association with Davis, a country music singer and governor of the state in the years 1944–1948 and 1960–1964. The song has been covered numerous times — so often, in fact, that it is "one of the most commercially programmed numbers in American popular music." The song, originally country music, has "virtually lost" its original country music identity, and "represent[s] both the national flowering of country music and its eventual absorption into the mainstream of American popular culture. " In 1941, it was covered by Gene Autry, Bing Crosby, Mississippi John Hurt, Wayne King and Lawrence Welk. The versions by Autry, Crosby, and King reached the US charts of the day. In subsequent years, it was covered by Doris Day (1951), Nat King Cole (1955), The Marcels (1961), Ray Charles (1962), Ike & Tina Turner, The Rivingtons (1962), Andy Williams (1963), Burl Ives (1968), Frank Turner, The Beach Boys, Aretha Franklin, Anne Murray (1979), Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Norman Blake , Brian Wilson, Mouse and the Traps, Gene Vincent, Jamey Johnson, Low, Mose Allison, Bryan Ferry, Carly Simon, Yusuf Islam, Copeland, Johnny and the Hurricanes, and Barbra Lica (2012), amongst many others. The 1940 version by Davis has been added to the National Recording Registry in the Library of Congress on March 21, 2013, for long-term preservation. Virginia Shehee, a long-time Davis family friend and member of the Louisiana State Senate from 1976 to 1980, introduced legislation to make "You Are My Sunshine" the official state song. 


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1998
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You shouldn't be afraid to call
I really wouldn't mind at all
Here's my number, number one
Dial it honey, lets have some fun
Oh yeah, oh yeah

[Chorus]
Sunshine
Cant get enough sunshine
I'm following the sunshine
Beating down on me

I never even mind the rain
But life's really driving me insane
Here's my story, sad but true
Things are better when skies are blue
Oh yeah, oh yeah

[Chorus]

Baby don't be afraid to call
Baby don't be afraid at all

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Brian Wilson

Brian Douglas Wilson (born June 20, 1942) is an American musician, best known as the leader and chief songwriter of the group The Beach Boys. On stage, Wilson provided many of the lead vocals, and often harmonized with the group in falsetto. Early during his on-stage career, Wilson primarily played bass guitar on stage, but gradually transitioned to primarily playing piano/keyboards. Besides being the primary composer in The Beach Boys, he also functioned as the band's main producer and arranger. After signing with Capitol Records in mid-1962, Wilson wrote or co-wrote more than two dozen Top 40 hits including "Surfin' Safari", "Surfin' USA", "Shut Down", "Little Deuce Coupe", "Be True to Your School", "In My Room", "Fun, Fun, Fun", "I Get Around", "Dance Danc… more »

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Written by: MAXIM CORIOLAN, DANIEL PATRICE THOMAS, TARVARES JEVON WEBSTER

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby's "Sunshine" is a popular song from the mid-20th century. - This classic tune was deemed symbolic of Crosby's smooth baritone voice and his signature casual style. - Although Bing Crosby was known for his numerous hits, "Sunshine" has been repeatedly covered by a variety of artists, highlighting its timeless appeal.
Brian Wilson
The "Sunshine" song that was written and performed by Brian Wilson appeared on his second solo studio album, "Imagination," released in 1998. - Brian Wilson is a co-founder of the American rock band the Beach Boys, and "Sunshine" reflects Wilson's distinct melodic style and the harmonious essence often apparent in the Beach Boys music. - Although "Sunshine" was not released as a single, it remains a stand-out song among fans for its evocative lyrics and uplifting vibes.
Low
"Sunshine" by the band Low is part of their album "I Could Live in Hope," released in 1994. - The album marked the debut of Low, an American indie rock group known for their minimalist sound and harmonized vocals. - "Sunshine" showcases Low's slow tempo and poignant tones, a style that the band pioneered and is now known as "slowcore." - The song was known for its deeply emotional and introspective aura, featuring dark lyrics juxtaposed with a slow, haunting melody. - "Sunshine" highlighted the distinctive characteristics of Low's music, particularly their tendency to use space and silence just as much as actual sound.

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