Sunshine

Paul Whiteman Orchestra, Bing Crosby, Bix Beiderbecke, Paul Whiteman

About Sunshine

"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. 


Year:
1981
3:01
331 
#2

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A lot of cobwebs in your head, 
You're getting rusty, so you say, 
You feeling bad, and everything looks gray, and say, 
You're getting worried, yes indeed, 
I know exactly what you need: 
A little sunshine will make you feel okay! 
Now lookie here: 
Give the blues a chase, 
Find a sunny place, 
Go and change your face 
With sunshine! 
With sunshine! 
Pay your doctor bills, 
Throw away his pills, 
You can cure your ills 
With sunshine! 
Why don't you take your tear drops one by one, 
Before it gets too late, 
Hang them up out in the sun, 
And they'll evaporate! 
When the trouble starts 
Pounding at your heart, 
Trouble will depart 
With sunshine

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Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. more »

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Written by: IRVING BERLIN

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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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