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"Sun Is Shining" is a song by Bob Marley & The Wailers first appearing on the Lee Perry-produced album Soul Revolution in 1971, and then on African Herbsman in 1973. Marley later re-recorded the song for his 1978 album Kaya. In 1999 a reggae fusion remix by "Bob Marley vs. Funkstar De Luxe" reached number one on the U. S. dance chart and number three on the UK Singles Chart and has been widely credited as one of the songs which led to the popularity of reggae fusion. Although having become one of the most popular Marley songs, "Sun Is Shining" used to be a fairly unknown and seldomly-performed number during Marley's lifetime. Up to date, only two live performances are documented, however both took place under special circumstances. On June 16, 1978, Marley performed at The Music Inn in Lenox, Massachusetts, a concert having been rescheduled twice since 1976, and played an over 2-hour set. "Sun Is Shining" was the opening song, reportedly included spontaneously as it stopped to rain. On July 23, 1978, Marley performed an outdoor concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl that included "Sun Is Shining" as opening song; just before the song, Marley introduced the performance by referring to Haile Selassie's birthday on the same day.more »
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Sun is shining, the weather is sweetMake you want to move your dancing feetTo the rescue, here I amWant you to know ya, can you understangWhen the morning gather the rainbowWant you to know I'm a rainbow tooTo the rescue here I amWant you to know ya,Can you, can you, can you understandSun is shining, the weather is sweet nowMake you want to move your dancing feetTo the rescue, here I amWant you to know just if you canHere I stand, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, noCan you understand me, now babyDo you believe me?
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Bob Marley
Nesta Robert Marley OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981), more widely and commonly known as Bob Marley, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers (1963–1981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music, and is credited with helping spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to a worldwide audience. more »
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Reggae
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Written by: Bob Marley
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Sun Is Shining" is a song by Bob Marley & The Wailers first recorded in 1971 for their album "Soul Revolution". |
Album InformationThe song then featured on their 1978 album, "Kaya". On both occasions, it was produced by Bob Marley and the Wailers themselves. |
Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics revolve around positivity and resilience, promoting a message of hope and tenacity to its listeners. |
Genre ClassificationJust like many other songs by Bob Marley & The Wailers, "Sun Is Shining" is characterized as Reggae – a genre of music that Marley is internationally renowned for. |
Remix VersionThe song gained massive popularity in 1999 when the song was remixed into a dance version by Danish DJ Funkstar De Luxe. This version reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Music Club Play chart. |
Billboard RankingSubsequently, the remix found a place on the Billboard 200 and ranked number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs. |
International Recognition"Sun Is Shining" has been well received globally. Besides making it to Billboard rankings, it also hit top positions in charts across Europe, especially in Nordic countries scoring top positions. |
Influence on Pop CultureThe song has been sampled and remixed extensively in various music genres, attesting to its enduring popularity and influence in pop culture. |
Cover Versions"Sun Is Shining" has been covered by numerous artists, including Operación Triunfo contestant Beth and Axel Rudi Pell in his album "Diamonds Unlocked II". |
Use in AdvertisingThe song has been used in various advertising campaigns such as T-Mobile in the UK and the Bank of New Zealand. |
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