"Sunshine Superman" is a song written and recorded by Scottishsinger-songwriterDonovan. The "Sunshine Superman" single was released in the United States through Epic Records (Epic 5-10045) in July 1966, but due to a contractual dispute the United Kingdom release was delayed until December 1966, where it appeared on Donovan's previous label, Pye Records (Pye 7N 17241). The "Sunshine Superman" single was backed with "The Trip" on both the United States and United Kingdom releases. It has been described as having, "proven to be [one of the] classics of the era," and as, "the quintessential bright summer sing along".
"Sunshine Superman" reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and subsequently became the title track of Donovan's third album, Sunshine Superman. A different mix of "The Trip" (without harmonica) is also included in the album. It was the first product from the highly successful three-year collaboration between Donovan and producer Mickie Most and is generally considered to be one of the first examples of the musical genre that came to be known as psychedelia.
Sunshine Superman is the third album from British singer-songwriter Donovan. It was released in the US in September 1966, but was not released in the UK because of a contractual dispute. In June 1967, a compilation of the Sunshine Superman and Mellow Yellow albums was released as Sunshine Superman in the UK. Sunshine Superman was named after Donovan's hit single released in the US in July 1966. (Most of the tracks from this and the Mellow Yellow albums were not mixed into stereo, with the exception of those marked + below, until the 2011 2-CD deluxe edition issued by UK EMI).
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Whilst still incorporating folk music, these recordings mark a distinct change in Donovan's music, representing some of the first psychedelia released. A full rock band backs up Donovan on many of the songs, and the instrumentation had been expanded, being one of the first pop albums to extensively use the sitar and other unique musical instruments. This change is partially the result of working with producer Mickie Most, whose pop sensibilities led to chart hits for many other artists at the time.
Sunshine came softly through my Window today Could have tripped out easy but I've I've changed my ways It'll take time I know it But in a while You're gonna be mine, I know it, We'll do it in style Cause I've made my mind up You're going to be mine. Uhm hm hm hm Every trick in the book, now baby, That I can find. Superman or Green Lantern ain't got Nothin' on me. I can swim like a turtle or fly like Your ships in the sea. It'll take time I know it But in a while You're gonna be mine, I know it, We'll do it in style Cause I've made my mind up You're going to be mine. I tell you right now Every trick in the book, now baby, That I can find. Everybody's hustling just to Have a little scene. When I say we'll be cool, I think that You know what I mean. It'll take time I know it But in a while You're gonna be mine, I know it, We'll do it in style When you've made your mind up Forever to be mine. I'll pick up your hand, I'll pick up your hand And slowly
Winter spring, summer or fall. Oh you have to do is call ... • ... I have quite a bit of vinyl, including a copy of Donovan’s “SunshineSuperman” which is also 58 years old but still sounds pristine because I take care of my records.
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The Superman actor, 40, was beaming as he stepped out into the sunshine hand-in-hand with Natalie, 34 ... The Superman actor, 40, was beaming as he stepped out into the sunshine hand-in-hand with Natalie, 34.
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"I became George's mentor for songwriting ... The 'SunshineSuperman' hitmaker - who was a prominent figure of the Flower Power era - also recalled how "dangerous" it was playing shows with little security to stop fans ramming toward him or The Fab Four.
