The Warmth of the Sun

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About The Warmth of the Sun

"The Warmth of the Sun" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band The Beach Boys. It was released on their 1964 album Shut Down Volume 2 and as the B-side of the "Dance, Dance, Dance" single, which charted at number eight in the United States and number twenty-four in the United Kingdom. Brian Wilson produced the song, and the rest of the album.


Year:
1991
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What good is the dawn
That grows into day
The sunset at night
Or living this way

For I have the warmth of the sun
(Warmth of the sun)
Within me at night
(Within me at night)

The love of my life
She left me one day
I cried when she said
"I don't feel the same way"

Still I have the warmth of the sun
(Warmth of the sun)
Within me tonight
(Within me tonight)

I'll dreams of her arms
And though they're not real
Just like she's still there
The way that I feel

My love's like the warmth of the sun
(Warmth of the sun)
It won't ever die
(It won't ever die)

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The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, the Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962. The band's early music gained popularity across the United States for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a Southern California youth culture of surfing, cars, and romance. By the mid 1960s, Brian Wilson's growing creative ambition and songwriting ability would dominate the group's musical direction. The primarily Wilson-composed Pet Sounds album and "Good Vibrations" single (both released in 1966) featured a complex, intricate and multi-layered sound that wa… more »

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Written by: MICHAEL LOVE, BRIAN WILSON

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8 facts about this song

Origin
"The Warmth of the Sun" is a song by the American music group The Beach Boys. It was written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love.
Historical Significance
Though composed and recorded on November 22, 1963, the song is often falsely attributed as a response to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which occurred on the same day. In actuality, the song was composed before the event and the news had no influence on its substance.
Musical Composition
Brian Wilson was reportedly inspired by a dream he had about the end of the world to create this song. Evidence of this inspiration is seen in the song's lyrics which touch on themes of enduring warmth and love even amidst tragedy and despair.
Album Release
The song was initially released in 1964 on the Beach Boys' album "Shut Down Volume 2".
Brian Wilson's Performance
Brian Wilson, who was the primary composer and creative force behind The Beach Boys, reportedly one of his favorite songs that he ever wrote was "The Warmth of the Sun".
Critical Reception
Critics often view "The Warmth of the Sun" as one of The Beach Boys' highest achievements in balladry and as an early showcase of the developing songwriting partnership between Brian Wilson and Mike Love.
Unique Musical Elements
"The Warmth of the Sun" is notable for its sophisticated and unusual chord progressions, which are a hallmark of Brian Wilson's compositional style.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered the song over the years, including Willie Nelson, The Ventures, Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs.

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