Sunshine
Jonathan Edwards
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Sunshine go away today, I don't feel much like dancing Some man's come he's trying to run my life, don't know what he's asking When he tells me I better get in line, can't hear what he's saying When I grow up, I'm gonna make him mine, these ain't dues I been paying How much does it cost? I'll buy it! The time is all we've lost I'll try it! He can't even run his own life, I'll be damned if he'll run mine--sunshine Sunshine, go away today, I don't feel much like dancing Some man's come he's trying to run my life, don't know what he's asking Working starts to make me wonder where fruits of what I do are going When he says in love and war all is fair, he's got cards he ain't showing How much does it cost? I'll buy it! The time is all we've lost--I'll try it! He can't even run his own life, I'll be damned if he'll run mine--sunshine Sunshine, come on back another day, I promise you I'll be singing This old world, she's gonna turn around, brand new bells will be ringing
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Written by: ANDRE HARRIS, MARSHA AMBROSIUS, NATALIE STEWART
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Genre Characteristics"Sunshine" by Jonathan Edwards is considered a folk-rock song, a genre that blends the lyrics and melodies of folk music with a lightly electrified rock rhythm.
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Release and SuccessThe song was released as a single in 1971 and became Jonathan Edwards’ most popular song, reaching #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
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Album Inclusion"Sunshine" is included on the Jonathan Edwards’ self-titled debut album, which was also released in 1971.
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TriviaAlthough the song has a cheerful title and melody, the lyrics of "Sunshine" voice Edwards' frustration about the Vietnam War, making it an anti-war anthem of its time.
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Lyrics Analysis"Sunshine" is unique as it conveys a strong, serious message about the political atmosphere of its time through a light, folksy, and catchy tune.
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Unexpected HitInitially, Edwards didn’t consider "Sunshine" strong enough to be included on his album, but producer Peter Casperson convinced him to add it. Little did they know it would become a breakthrough hit.
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Song ReplacementInterestingly, the song "Sunshine" was added to the album when the intended track, "Please Find Me", was dropped because the master recording was lost.
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Cover Versions"Sunshine" remains popular decades after its release, with numerous cover versions done by artists in various styles and genres.
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Cultural ImpactThe song was prominently featured in a 2012 film, ‘’Trouble With The Curve’’, boosting its popularity among a new generation of listeners.
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Song LegacyEven though Jonathan Edwards never repeated the chart success of "Sunshine", the song has secured his place in the annals of folk-rock music.
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BackgroundBorn in Minnesota and raised in Virginia, Edwards started out in a rock band, but turned to folk music after studying in military academy. This background influenced much of his music, including "Sunshine."
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Inspiration SourceThe song was inspired by one of the worst winters in Boston, thus the lines "Sunshine go away today, I don't feel much like dancing."
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