Sun Arise

Rolf Harris

About Sun Arise

"Sun Arise" is the fourth single released by Australian singer-songwriter Rolf Harris. Released in January 1961 in Australia and October 1962 in the UK, it was Harris' third charting hit in Australia (following "The Big Black Hat" in 1960) and second in the UK (following "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" also 1960). Unlike his early chart hits, "Sun Arise" was not a comedy record, but came within the genre of world music with its didgeridoo-inspired sound.


Year:
2003
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Sun arise come every mornin' 
Sun arise come every mornin' 
Sun arise come every mornin' 
Bringin' back the warmth to the ground 

Sun arise fillin' up the hollow 
Sun arise fillin' up the hollow 
Sun arise fillin' up the hollow 
Bringin' back the warmth to the ground 

Sun arise, she come every mornin' 
Sun arise, each and every day 
Sun arise, she come every mornin' 
Sun arise 
Ever-why ever-why ever-why ever-why day 

She drive away the darkness everyday 
She drive away the darkness everyday 
She drive away your darkness everyday 
Bringin' back the warmth to the ground 

Sun arise 
Whoa-oh-oh 
Sun arise 
Whoa-oh-oh 
Sun arise 
Whoa-oh-oh 
Ever-why ever-why ever-why ever-why day

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Rolf Harris

Rolf Harris, AO, CBE (born 30 March 1930) is an Australian entertainer. He is a musician, a singer-songwriter, a composer, a painter, and a television personality. He is also a covicted paedophile. more »

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Written by: HARRY BUTLER, ROLF HARRIS

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Sun Arise" is considered a folk-pop song which is a combination of folk music and pop music styles.
Release Year
The song was released in the year 1960.
Album
"Sun Arise" was included in Rolf Harris’s album "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" which was released in 1960.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of "Sun Arise" were inspired by Aboriginal myths about the sun. Harris wanted the song to sound like an old Aboriginal chant.
Production
The song was co-written and produced by Rolf Harris along with Harry Butler, an Australian naturalist.
Chart Performance
"Sun Arise" was a commercial success. It reached number two in the Australian music charts and also secured third position in the UK Singles Chart.
Musical Structure
The song is quite repetitive, with the phrase "Sun Arise" and other lyrics repeated throughout. The melody of the song is also built on a series of ostinato patterns that recur, adding to the hypnotic quality of the song.
Instrumentation
The song is notable for its unique use of various traditional Australian instruments, including the didgeridoo, in combination with more conventional Western pop instruments.
Criticism
Despite its success, "Sun Arise" has been criticized for appropriating and misrepresenting Aboriginal culture. Despite this, it remains one of Harris's most well-known and popular songs.
Continued Performances
Even though the song was released in 1960, it continued to be performed by Rolf Harris in his live performances for many decades afterwards.
Re-Recording
Rolf Harris re-recorded "Sun Arise" in 1990 for his album "Rolf Rules OK!".
Iconic Status
"Sun Arise" is likely considered iconic and is one of Rolf Harris's signature songs that he is remembered for.

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