Sun Is Shining (Bob Marley and the Wailers song)

"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.

"Sun Is Shining"
Song by Bob Marley and the Wailers
from the album Kaya
Released	1978
Genre	Reggae
Length	4:58
Label	Tuff Gong Island
Songwriter(s)	Bob Marley

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.

The song "Sunday Shining" by Finley Quaye is partially based on the song.

Bob Marley vs. Funkstar De Luxe version

"Sun Is Shining"
Single by Bob Marley vs. Funkstar De Luxe
from the album Keep on Moving (It's Too Funky in Here)
Released	September 13, 1999
Recorded	1998
Genre	EDM[1]
Length	3:59
Label	Club Tools
Songwriter(s)	Bob Marley
Producer(s)	Funkstar De Luxe
Bob Marley singles chronology
"Easy Skanking" (1995) "Sun Is Shining" (1999) "Turn Your Lights Down Low" (1999)
Funkstar De Luxe singles chronology
"Falculator" (1998) "Sun Is Shining" (1999) "Rainbow Country" (1999)

The song was remixed in 1999 by Danish house producer Funkstar De Luxe. It was released on the Kontor Records-sub label, Club Tools credited to Bob Marley vs. Funkstar De Luxe. The producer was the first to receive clearance from the Marley estate to release official remixes of the late singer's music (although bootleg mixes of Marley tunes have circulated in the club world for years).

The song reached number one in Iceland and on the American and Canadian dance charts, and it debuted at number three on the UK Singles Chart. It became a top-ten hit in Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Norway and Switzerland.

Track listing

1. "Sun Is Shining" (Radio De Luxe Edit) - 3:59
2. "Sun Is Shining" (ATB Airplay Mix) - 3:48
3. "Sun Is Shining" (Rainbow Mix) - 6:03
4. "Sun Is Shining" (ATB Club Mix) - 6:55
5. "Sun Is Shining" (Funkstar Club Mix) - 8:14
6. "Sun Is Shining" (Firebeatz Remix) - 3:28

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1999–2000)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[2]	28
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[3]	23
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4]	7
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[5]	10
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[6]	28
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[7]	1
Denmark (IFPI)[8]	4
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[9]	6
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[10]	8
France (SNEP)[11]	12
Germany (Official German Charts)[12]	19
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[13]	1
Ireland (IRMA)[14]	7
Italy (Musica e dischi)[15]	11
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[16]	7
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[17]	11
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[18]	11
Norway (VG-lista)[19]	8
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[20]	4
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[21]	6
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[22]	17
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[23]	7
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[24]	3
UK Indie (Official Charts Company)[25]	1
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[26]	1
US Hot Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[27]	7

Year-end charts

Chart (1999)	Position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[28]	67
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[29]	74
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[30]	31
France (SNEP)[31]	63
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[32]	55
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[33]	99
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[34]	41
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[35]	87

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA)[36]	Gold	25,000^*
France (SNEP)[37]	Gold	250,000^*
New Zealand (RMNZ)[38]	Gold	5,000^*
Sweden (GLF)[39]	Gold	15,000^^
United Kingdom (BPI)[40]	Silver	200,000^^
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone

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External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics