I Live for the Sun

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"I Live for the Sun"
Single by the Sunrays
from the album Andrea
Released July 1965
RecordedJanuary 10, 1965
Genre Pop
Songwriter(s) Rick Henn
Producer(s) Murry Wilson
The Sunrays singles chronology
"Outta Gas""I Live for the Sun""Andrea"

"I Live for the Sun" is a 1965 single written by Rick Henn and performed by American pop band the Sunrays.

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Origin and recording

Band member Eddy Medora on the origin of the song: "I had a chorus that went, 'Run Run Run' and Ricky Henn called me up to come over and finish it. I didn't come over." Ricky Henn went on to write "I Live For The Sun" but only used the three chords of the chorus of "Run Run Run" and wrote a different melody over those chords, created a new title and concept, new lyrics for the entire song, composed original verses and bridge. The track has an approximate duration of two minutes and twenty-five seconds. The Surf Punks later covered the song at a slightly faster tempo, omitting the bridge but featuring a dulcimer solo in its place.

Chart performance

"I Live for the Sun" reached #51 on the Billboard Hot 100, #20 on the Australian Singles Chart

Chart [1] Position
Australian Singles Chart 20
UK Singles Chart 20
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 [2] 51

Cover versions

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References

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  4. I Live For The Sun by The Sunrays Songfacts