Walking on Sunshine
Eddy Grant
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Oh, do it, do it Oh, do it, do it Looking through the morning dew At smokey mountains, nothing new Lead me to the mountain top And we'll work until it's time to stop Oh baby, you're mine, you're mine You're walking on sunshine (And I) got to tell you that you doing fine Walking on sunshine Oh (And I got to) tell you that you're doing fine Walking on sunshine Oh, living isn't everything But you know the feeling love can bring I said when you're floating through your cloud Baby don't you shout too loud Oh darlin' I said that you're mine, you're mine, oh You're walking on sunshine (And I) got to tell you that you doing fine Walking on sunshine Oh (I got to) tell you that you're doing fine Walking on sunshine Oh That's right, get there (Oh baby) everybody (yeah) [Repeat: x 3] Looking through the morning dew At smokey mountains, nothing new Lead me to the mountain top And we'll work until it's time to stop Oh baby, you're mine, you're mine You're walking on sunshine (And I got to) tell you that you doing fine Walking on sunshine Oh (I got to) tell you that you're doing fine Walking on sunshine That's right (oh baby) Get there everybody (yeah) [Repeat: x 3] You're mine, you're mine You're walking on sunshine (And I got to) tell you that you doing fine Walking on sunshine Oh (And I got to) tell you that you're doing fine Walking on sunshine Oh That's Right [Repeat: x 4]
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Written by: EDDY GRANT
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Walking on Sunshine" by Rockers Revenge, featuring Donnie Calvin was released in 1982.
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Musical GenreThe song is categorized under "post-disco" - a genre of popular music that evolved from "disco" in the early 1980s.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label "Streetwise Records".
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Cover SongThis version of "Walking on Sunshine" by Rockers Revenge is actually a cover of an original song by Eddy Grant released in 1979.
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ProducerThe song was produced by the legendary American record producer - Arthur Baker, who is known for his influential work in the dance music genre.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song topped the Dance Club Songs chart in the USA.
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First Hit for Rockers RevengeFollowing the release of "Walking on Sunshine", the band Rockers Revenge achieved more mainstream attention and it became their trademark song.
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Fusion of StylesThe song married elements of dance, soul, and funk, which was a typical characteristic of Eddy Grant's discography.
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SamplingLater, the song, especially its version by Rockers Revenge, was sampled by various artists in their recordings, showcasing its continuing popularity.
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The distinct percussionArthur Baker's production of the song was praised for its pronounced percussion based on the Roland TR-808 drum machine, a popular instrument in 80s dance music production.
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Multiple versionsThe single has various versions, including a shorter radio edit, an instrumental version, and the original longer club mix.
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Reggae RootsThe song has undeniable roots in reggae, the genre Eddy Grant began his career in, before moving onto more funk and disco-infused styles.
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Lasting ImpactDespite being nearly 40 years old, "Walking on Sunshine" remains a popular song on many retro and 80s compilations, signaling its lasting impact on the dance music genre.
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Appreciation for Cover VersionWhile Eddy Grant's original version was already popular in its own right, many people appreciate Rockers Revenge's cover version for its more dance-floor orientation.
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The 'feel-good' factorThe upbeat and summery vibes of "Walking on Sunshine" has often led it to being used in various forms of media to denote joyous and celebratory moments.
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