So pure in its simple, poignant lyrics, country/folk singer John Denver supposedly wrote “Sunshine on my Shoulders” as an ode to the changing of the seasons. After his discharge, he moved to Los Angeles, worked at an aircraft parts factory, bought a guitar at a pawn shop and recorded demos of his tunes in hopes of landing a recording contract. His music has been covered by such artists as Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones, Linda Ronstadt, Paul McCartney, Sting, Johnny Mathis, Aaron Neville, Al Jarreau, Mick Jagger, Nancy Wilson, Diana Ross. The Beatles – “Good Day Sunshine” Revolver , 1966 Upbeat, optimistic and concise at just more than two minutes long, “Good Day Sunshine” epitomizes the Fab Four in their heyday.
“Bill Withers is the closest thing black people have to a Bruce Springsteen.”. His death comes as the public has drawn inspiration from his music during the coronavirus pandemic, with health care workers, choirs, artists and more posting their own renditions on “Lean on Me” to help get through the difficult times. Izzy Stradlin, formerly of Guns N' Roses, recorded an acoustic version in the summer of 2016.
They have powerful melodies and perfect grooves melded with a smooth voice that conveys honesty and complex emotions without vocal acrobatics. Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean on Me, ” “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart complications, his family said in a statement to The Associated Press.
This traditional folk song was originally written in 1899 by Ada Blenkhorn and J. Howard Entwisle and first recorded by The Carter Family in 1928. “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lean on Me” are among Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Good Day Sunshine – The Beatles 1966, Revolver Rock. Last edited on 19 September 2020, at 00:48, "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada", The Irish Charts – Search Results – Sunshine", Cash Box Year-End Charts: Top 100 Pop Singles, December 30, 1972, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sunshine_(Jonathan_Edwards_song)&oldid=979136344, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Jonathan Edwards recorded and released a bluegrass version of "Sunshine" (along with an entire album) with the band ", This page was last edited on 19 September 2020, at 00:48. TV on the Radio – “Staring at the Sun”. “A Place in the Sun” was one of Stevie Wonder’s first songs with a touch of social commentary. He no longer had complete control over his music and chafed when it was suggested he do an Elvis cover. From its singable guitar riff to its notable hand claps, the Violent Femmes’ “Blister in the Sun” is a cheery, catchy integration of ‘80s folk and punk. Withers’ songs during his brief career have become the soundtracks of countless engagements, weddings and backyard parties. "[2], In 1980, Juice Newton scored a Top-40 hit, peaking at #35 on the Billboard Country chart, with her version of "Sunshine".[11]. The twangy tune is often considered one of George Harrison’s best works and just one of several sun-related Beatles tunes. He was awarded Grammys as a songwriter for “Ain’t No Sunshine” in 1971 and for “Just the Two Of Us” in 1981. None of his Columbia albums reached the Top 40 except for 1977’s “Menagerie,” which produced “Lovely Day.” (His hit duet with Grover Washington Jr. “Just the Two of Us” was on Washington’s label). It was looking bad out there. Even when singer Ray Davies was faced with the taxman, girlfriend problems and more in this classic Kinks song, he still got a catchy chorus and the comfort of a sunny afternoon to cheer him up. With Daylight Savings Time now springing us ahead and granting an extra bit of sunlight each day, we compiled a list of 20 happy songs about sunshine. In addition to being the number one go-to topic of conversation during every socially awkward situation, talking about the weather has become an oft-sung theme in pop music, as well. He was 81. “I’m not a virtuoso, but I was able to write songs that people could identify with. After his parents divorced when he was 3, Withers was raised by his mother’s family in nearby Beckley. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015 by Stevie Wonder. With Jim Morrison’s sparse lyrics and almost droning vocals, “Waiting for the Sun” represents the intersection of the natural world and mind-escaping acid rock.
Though his songs often dealt with relationships, Withers also wrote ones with social commentary, including “Better Off Dead” about an alcoholic’s suicide, and “I Can’t Write Left-Handed,” about an injured Vietnam War veteran. His new executives found Withers difficult. “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved, devoted husband and father. In 1971, signed to Sussex Records, he put out his first album, “Just As I Am,” with the legendary Booker T. Jones at the helm. He was 81.
“Ain’t No Sunshine” was originally released as the B-side of his debut single, “Harlem.” But radio DJs flipped the disc and the song climbed to No. Withers went on to generate more hits a year later with the inspirational “Lean on Me,” the menacing “Who Is He (and What Is He to You)” and the slinky “Use Me” on his second album, “Still Bill.”. Singer Tunde Adebimpe’s looped vocals help create this trippy indie masterpiece. The single reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on January 15, 1972,[1] and earned a gold record. With one of the most memorable, classic guitar riffs of all time, Cream pretty much guaranteed that kids will be teaching themselves “Sunshine of Your Love” for generations. 1985, Walking on Sunshine Pop. Withers, who overcame a childhood stutter, was born the last of six children in the coal mining town of Slab Fork, West Virginia. “It added to my joy in the good times, and also gave me comfort and inspiration when I needed it most,” she tweeted. Song information for It's a Sunshine Day - The Brady Bunch on AllMusic “Bill Withers’ songs are among the most treasured and profound in the American songbook — universal in the way they touch people all over the world, transcending genre and generation. He joined the Navy at 17 and spent nine years in the service as an aircraft mechanic installing toilets. Pocketful Of Sunshine – Natasha Bedingfield 2007, N.B.
Here’s a Richie Havens cover: Bob Marley’s relaxed reggae on “Sun is Shining” goes through each day of a toiling week to remind listeners of the joys that good company and good weather can bring.
“He’s the last African-American Everyman,” musician and band leader Questlove told Rolling Stone in 2015. © 2020 Paste Media Group. “As private a life as he lived close to intimate family and friends, his music forever belongs to the world. This title track takes a contemplative look at life though a nature metaphor. “The hardest thing in songwriting is to be simple and yet profound. The tune has also spawned covers from Dolly Parton and Aly and AJ.
Before the Kinks took solace in the solstice, Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys sang love songs that used the sun as a form of redemption and consolation. Withers thanked his wife as well as the R&B pioneers who helped his career like Ray Jackson, Al Bell and Booker T. Jones. His “Live at Carnegie Hall” in 1973 made Rolling Stone’s 50 Greatest Live Albums of All Time.
Dean Fagan sang a lullaby to his three-month-old donkey Ivy in Marengo, Ohio The Seattle indie-folk band’s first song off its eponymous debut is not only an excellent introduction to the LP, but to Fleet Foxes as a whole.
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