We'll Sing in the Sunshine

Gale Garnett

About We'll Sing in the Sunshine

"We'll Sing in the Sunshine" is a 1964 hit song written and recorded by Gale Garnett which reached number two in Canada, and number four on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week ending 17 October 1964. The song also enjoyed success on easy listening and country music radio stations, spending seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Easy Listening chart and number 42 on the country chart. The Cash Box Top 100 ranked "We'll Sing in the Sunshine" at number one for the week of 31 October 1964, and it also reached number one in Garnett's native New Zealand that November. In Australia, "We'll Sing in the Sunshine" afforded Garnett a Top Ten hit with a No. 10 peak in October 1964. Garnett's sole Top 40 hit, "We'll Sing in the Sunshine" won the Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording in 1965. The song was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015. 


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We'll sing in the sunshine
We'll laugh every da-a-why
We'll sing in the sunshine
Then I'll be on my way
I will never love you
The cost of love's too dear
But though I'll never love you
I'll stay with you one year
And we can sing in the sunshine
We'll laugh every da-a-why
We'll sing in the sunshine
Then I'll be on my way
I'll sing to you each mornin'
I'll kiss you every night
But darlin', don't cling to me
I'll soon be out of sight
But we can sing in the sunshine
We'll laugh every da-a-why
We'll sing in the sunshine
Then I'll be on my way
My daddy he once told me
"Hey, don't you love you any man"
"Just take what they may give you"
"And give but what you can"
"And you can sing in the sunshine"
"You'll laugh every da-a-why"
"You'll sing in the sunshine"
"Then be on your way"
And when our year has ended
And I have gone away
You'll often speak about me
And this is what you'll say
"We sang in the sunshine
"You know, we laughed every da-a-why"
"We sang in the sunshine"
"Then she went on her way"

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Gale Garnett

Gale Zoë Garnett (born 17 July 1942) is a New Zealand-born Canadian singer best known in the United States for her Grammy-winning folk hit "We'll Sing in the Sunshine." Garnett has since carved out a career as a writer and actress. more »

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Written by: GALE GARNETT

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13 facts about this song

Debut Single
"We'll Sing in the Sunshine" was Gale Garnett's debut single, marking the start of her career as a recording artist.
Billboard Success
The song was a notable success, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning Garnett a Grammy Award.
Grammy Award
In 1965, Gale Garnett won the Grammy Award for Best Folk Recording for "We'll Sing in the Sunshine."
Multi-country Hit
Not only was the song popular in the United States, it also hit No. 1 on the Cashbox chart in Canada, confirming its appeal in multiple markets.
Frequent Covers
Owing to its popularity, the song has been covered by a number of well-known artists, including Dean Martin, Dolly Parton, and Wayne Newton.
Album Release
Originally, the song was part of Gale Garnett's debut album titled 'My Kind of Folk Songs', released in 1964.
Longevity on Charts
The song spent a noteworthy 14 weeks on the aforementioned Billboard Hot 100 chart, indicating its sustained popularity.
Songwriting
Gale Garnett is not just the singer of "We'll Sing in the Sunshine" - she also wrote the song herself, showcasing her multiple musical talents.
Television Performances
Garnering much acclaim for the song, Garnett performed "We'll Sing in the Sunshine" on several popular television shows of the time, including the 'Ed Sullivan Show.'
Genre Blend
While primarily categorized as a folk-pop song, "We'll Sing in the Sunshine" also incorporates elements of country music, making it an interesting blend of genres.
Meaning
The song's lyrics indicate a desire for a carefree life and happiness, even in the absence of lasting romantic commitment.
Decades of Relevance
Despite being released in the 1960s, "We'll Sing in the Sunshine" has remained relevant for decades, continuing to be played on oldies radio stations and in cover versions by newer artists.
Significant Earnings
Due to its commercial success, "We'll Sing in the Sunshine" is said to have earned Gale Garnett lifetime earnings of over a million dollars.

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