Place in the Sun

Let's remember sunnier days and the passing summer, and I hope you find a place in the sun for yourself. Remember that even when it rains, eventually the sun appears beyond the clouds, and a rainbow bridge arches over the sky.

“Here Comes the Sun” is a song that was recorded by the English rock band The Beatles. It is featured on their 1969 album Abbey Road. The song was written and sung by George Harrison and is one of his best compositions. This track was used to promote the 50th Anniversary reissue of Abbey Road in 2019. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was certified triple platinum for UK sales. As of 2024, it is the most streamed Beatles song on Spotify.

“Sunshine Superman” is a song that was written and recorded by the Scottish singer and songwriter Donovan. The song went to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became the title track of his album of the same name. The full-length version made its debut on Donovan’s Greatest Hits album.

“A Place in the Sun” is a soul single recorded by the American and Motown musician Stevie Wonder. It was written by Ronald Miller and Bryan Wells. This was one of Wonder’s first songs to contain social commentary and became his third Top Ten hit. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. Stevie Wonder also recorded a version of the song in Italian titled "Il Sole è di Tutti" (The Sun is for Everyone).

“Seasons in the Sun” is an English-language adaptation of the 1961 Belgian song Le Moribond ("The Dying Man"). It was written by singer and songwriter Jacques Bret with lyrics rewritten in 1963 by singer and poet Rod McKuen. The song became a worldwide hit when it was recorded by the Canadian singer and songwriter Terry Jacks. He became best known for this song.

"Sunshine of Your Love" is a song that was recorded by the British rock band Cream. It has elements of hard rock and psychedelia. The song became one of the best known and most popular songs for the band. The song is sung in duet, with Bruce and Clapton trading the lead from line to line. It is featured on the band’s best-selling second album, Disraeli Gears. The song became Cream's first and highest-charting American single and one of the most popular singles of 1968. It is included on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame list of the 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.

“You Are My Sunshine” is an American standard of old-time and country music as well as the state song of Louisiana. The song was written and recorded by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell. Davis went on to be Governor of Louisiana from 1944 – 1948. One of the best known cover versions was recorded by American country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash in 1989.

“Sunshine on My Shoulders” is a song that was recorded and co-written by the American singer and songwriter John Denver. It is featured on his 1971 album Poems, Prayers & Promises. The song went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Walking on Sunshine” is a song that was written by Kimberley Rew for the British rock band Katrina and the Waves. It is featured on their album of the same name. The song became their biggest success in the UK and won them the Eurovision Song Contest in 1997 held in Dublin, Ireland.