Sunny - Bobby Hebb

1966

[@stephaniecatino8912]

Bobby was the nicest guy. They say he was a "one hit wonder". After his singing career, he worked at the Highway Department for Massachusetts. A gentleman to everyone all the time, with the biggest smile.

[@personofpinterest4281]

His album is great enjoyed by many. Me and my friend Paul used to listen to it all the time while hanging out were in our 30s now

[@Ronaldwillliam]

He worked for Massachusetts living in Nashville til his death at 72? 🤔 something don’t make sense

[@realrealonerealrealone2182]

Sunnys older brother was murdered, shortly after Bobby used that pain and Expressed his loss lyrically through song✌ the rest is history

[@tomcampbell9645]

He might have been a one hit wonder, but ohhhh what a hit. This is a solid song on the soundtrack of my life !!

[@kathleenponsiglione870]

This song was about his Brother who was killed by a gunman…knowing that entirely changed the meaning of the song for me. One Hit Wonder? It don’t matter…

[@StvMcQueen1]

Got to see Bobby perform this live in August, 1966. He was one of the "warm-up acts" which preceded The Beatles' concert at Crosley Field in Cincinnati. The irony of it was, the night before, it was raining so hard that they had to postpone the concert until the next day at noon. It turned out to be a beautiful, cloudless and sunny day and Hebb opened the show with this number. Talk about irony. Ah, the memories.

[@pascalschmidt7247]

Cool story!

[@khaosofficialmusic]

StvMcQueen1 thanks for sharing that story

[@queenofunderland]

Why then Mr.Hebb created the song ? In Wiki there is a small irony that i find on it.

[@Vagabon1729dho-_]

You had chance Me I can only see funeral of peoples who makes music that I love

[@crlchs]

What an amazing story. Love Bobby Hebb and Sunny. Wish I had been there.

[@danielmiller6871]

I’ve listened to this song at least 3 times a week for 30 years. When I put it on, it’s like the first time I heard it. Makes me so happy.

[@mila9162]

This is either the happiest or saddest song in the world... I am still trying to decide

[@anthonyrivers5446]

It was both. He wrote this song for his brother who was stabbed to death. Listen to the lyrics,,, no matter how bad things get, theirs always a bright side. Ironically, his brother died the same day as JFK

[@stillhere1425]

It does have some minor chord qualities.

[@funkaholic1972]

The song certainly has bittersweet qualities. A happiness born out of pain.

[@Mxmusicaddict]

I always heard it as a happy song because it feels so full of hope.

[@tajmacameron1693]

This song is absolutely beautiful. What a voice!!

[@ppiper396]

I totally agree, Tajma.

[@baco82]

True. And this performance is something amazing.

[@louiecolon9494]

Wow, this is one badass version of this song..........Still listening Oct 2020. back again 2024

[@favoredloved2441]

ME TOO😁💕

[@o.g.geezer7058]

That’s what’s up! The “OG” version 🙏🏽

[@myalias2812]

October 2021 ... 👍💫

[@stewartbrashear5705]

Waddayamean bad ass version? This is the only version worth a damn. Back when good music was music and this junk today is just that…junk,trash or whichever version you want to call it.

[@cassiepittman1489]

One my Dad😇 and moms favorites:)🌞I love this phenomenal tune✌️🧡🤩

[@michaelmccurry9947]

Raw, no voice frills, original by the original poet and master of his own creation.

[@victoriasage8613]

So beautiful, it makes me smile and cry at the same time.

[@zsivojnovitsandreimladen53]

:):(

[@marywillis1630]

Victoria Sage you're not alone

[@jacquelinerussell8530]

Me too

[@CHRISRepAZ]

Me too

[@dominiquebleser1819]

Me too

[@lorrainewalker8200]

When there was a little girl probably over 57 years ago, I got tears coming to my eyes when I would hear this. I would be full of emotion, crying, and smiling at the same time.

[@yvelinserge5445]

oh souvenir du temps heureux de ma jeunesse et des émotions amoureuse ce jour en 1967...toujours présent à son écoute superbe

[@peteralmazan7034]

One of the most unforgettable songs of the greatest decade in music, the 1960s.

[@bode7164]

I love this version, what he does on the guitar fascinates me, fast, precise and changing. What a song and singer!

[@superfly6945]

Beautiful voice Bobby has. Straight into the mic and out of the speakers. love it.

[@tetras1747]

Thats how sound works

[@chemwaspschumann7465]

My very favorite song. I want it played at my funeral.

[@carrueross2705]

Our daughter-in-law just had her second baby, a girl, during this quarantine. She named her Sunny Olivia and I have never heard a name so beautiful. I sent her a link to this classic song and she loved it. Perfect 🌸💕

[@adam8822]

Congrats from Australia my grand son coming around soon and hes a Sonny

[@sunneehennessee6003]

I'm Sunnee and my parents used to play it every year for my birthday my mom still does and I'm 45 I was born in 1975 this song came out in 1976 I feel honored

[@kingsminayaknow]

We have a sunny too ...she is my daughters rainbow baby .

[@ericgarrett9155]

@@sunneehennessee6003 Came out in 1966. It was so popular, the radio stations played it a lot, right thru the mid seventies, so I heard it the whole time I was growing up, I was born 1960. Both my parents were into music, so they played the radio anytime we went somewhere in the car, so I got turned on to all the great songs of the 60's. That why I asked my mom to buy me a portable record player in 1970. It was red and white plastic and folded shut like a suitcase and only played 45's, and my mom bought me 4 records with it, Satisfaction by the Stones, Light my Fire by the Doors, Ain't no Mountain High Enough by Dianna Ross and the Supremes, and Tears of a Clown by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, I was so excited about. having my own record player! And there was so much good music to choose from!

[@sunneehennessee6003]

I'm Sunnee Jeanine 💕💕 sending you and your family 💕

[@JakeWilliams283]

For me this is the best live performance I've ever seen, raw talent

[@crabbypete1]

Jake Williams exactly Jake

[@MegaBanne]

To call it raw talent is a bit unfair. He is obviously a well schooled jazz guitarist. So refined would be more like it. Still a lot of soul in his performance.

[@michaeld.9501]

Superb performance Gives me chills 👍😎💯🎶🎶🎶

[@Aaronschurg]

A song about his brother, who passed away too soon. It seems you can see the sadness in Hebb's eyes here. My mom loved this song.

[@Seven-tk7sp]

Stop spreading lies. He himself stated otherwise

[@Seven-tk7sp]

Stop spreading lies. He himself stated otherwise

[@Aaronschurg]

@@Seven-tk7sp If it's not accurate, link something. Also, it could be inaccurate, but that doesn't mean someone is trying to "spread lies". I recommend you calm yourself a little. Take a break from the key board warrior stuff and figure out how people talk in the real world. They don't walk around saying "stop spreading lies". It's just not polite or normal.

[@loyaldude10]

great song, by a performer that didn't get a lot of publicity, or at least not enough. RIP Bobby and thanks for the beautiful song and memory

[@eb00263]

Simply incredible. Music by musicians. The way music ever was supposed to be

[@Jordana1018]

Holy shit, THANK YOU, so true!

[@caracasboogie]

TV commercial bought me here, beautiful song. Haven't heard this since I was a little one.

[@rachelbennett9498]

Bobby Hebb thank you for such a beautiful song and music. May 17,2021.

[@Virallllllll]

The ultimate tribute to the celebration of life and love.

[@trainrecked]

He had an awesome voice..but my gosh, the dude has great guitar skills in this live track. Amazing !

[@evanginzburg]

My Mom had a friend named Sunny who died young. Every time this beautiful song came on she got emotional.

[@maxdogz2748]

Cool song, retro- my long lost buddy sent me this. Said it was “Pop’s” favorite song! God Bless!

[@soniaclaudiagarcia8974]

I love you Bobby H. My father called me Sunny when i was born for your beautiful song. Thankyou a kiss.

[@ppiper396]

This is one of the greatest songs of ALL times. LOVE IT.

[@RAYMONDFORCHIONFILM]

Great! My mom used to love this song also. He brought the kind of purity and simplicity and pure talent that Bill Withers would bring later. I miss turning on the radio and hearing this kind of music.

[@christineclarke2564]

I love this song

[@hermeslord]

That man has a heart strong as steel. Bobby hebb composed this song as a tribute to his brother who passed away. He wanted to be grateful for the life he shared with his brother. He didn't break down even once. Strength of a real man.

[@StvMcQueen1]

"Real men" sometimes cry. Trust me.

[@darliing_.]

​@@StvMcQueen1😐

[@heathercurnett1766]

I've loved this song since I was a kid. This live version is incredible! I love how it's just him, how it's full of key changes, and how passionate he is. I'll always appreciate this song.

[@Sonmoecham]

So great! My big pups name and so true..My Sonny Boy passed not long ago , oh this song..great performance by Bobby☮️

[@justinespinosa2507]

Im 11 and my favorite genre is trap and hip hop and this is fire 🔥 to me

[@germyw]

I NEVER knew who sang this! It was my favorite song that year. I was very liitle, young enough to still believe in Santa. I had my own version called "Santa" thanking him for the "nice gifts in my life!"🎶 😁

[@mreunome]

Awesome!!! Great vocals and totally beautiful music . . . such a classic.

[@charleslennonbaker]

I heard this song back in the early 1980s while riding in the car with my mom. I was about ten or eleven then and it was a bad time in our life. Recession, racial backlash, nightmares of Vietnam and Korea and divorce. But when this song played, I saw my mother for the very first time sing, cry, and smile all at once. She then told me it was her favorite song and it was the song she and my father danced to when they met and wed. Then I remembered something. The day they finalized their divorce, my father came home to gather the last of his things. My parents remained civil (for my sake) but even at the age of five, I could see they were both hurting inside. They kissed each other on the cheek and then hugged each other. Just before my father walked out he said something to my mother. She paused and went over to the HiFi (yeah I'm old) and pulled a record out of its sleeve. They slow danced for what seemed like an eternity in front of me. I still didn't appreciate what was going on. When the record stopped my father gave me a hug and kiss and grabbed his suitcase and rushed outside. My mother then took the record and slowly threw it in the trash. Although I didn't remember the lyrics I do remember the melody, it was "Sunny". It still grabs my heart...

[@NiggaChickenSticks]

lennon tulsa wow

[@cherylhulting1301]

Thank you for sharing that story. It's beautiful and heartbreaking. I hope your mother was able to recover her love for this wonderful song over time.

[@charlesameyer1]

How sad that must have been. What a story.

[@ega9499]

This is a wonderful, bittersweet story, thank you for sharing it with us. I feel like I can see your parents slow dancing to this, like a scene from a movie. So fitting that the song itself is a bittersweet one, celebrating life and loss. Maybe it is too personal to ask but I would love to know how your parents life played out, whether they found love with other people. I suppose even if they didn’t they clearly had a deep love for each other even if they couldn’t live with each other.

[@luciac9123]

I'm sorry to hear about your parents divorce. That must have been alot for you to process. That song really means alot to you.

[@gregmiller9710]

..just him and a bass player.. amazing and great!!... thanks for sharing..

[@BrunoNeureiter]

@Fred Google wow

[@Twizzledoc187]

When music was produced from pure talent. I can listen to this all day.

[@Seven-tk7sp]

It still is, just because u only know of bad modern music doesn't mean good modern music doesnt exist

[@Twizzledoc187]

@@Seven-tk7sp where? It’s super rare these days. Good music doesn’t dominate the airwaves anymore.

[@steveadams5190]

I wouldn't trade growing up in the 60's for anything. People who didn't experience it will never understand. Those that did know exactly what I'm talking about. 😎

[@GrahamRoycroft]

So true, thank you for saying and making me realise that

[@Black_Picaso]

Someone that I really loved broke up with me without warning about a year ago and I've been grieving that break up ever since I recently found out that she has moved on and is now pregnant and I was crushed knowing that we will never be together again I heard this song in a grocery store and it made me feel a little better... ♥️💔

[@2001joe]

Saw him open for the Beatles in Washington, DC in 1964. Loved the song!

[@user-qc8vj3vp9v]

Great, loving song - sung so beautifully by Bobby Hebb. We need mkre timeless music & songs like this.👍💗💚💛💙

[@MrMaddox57]

god yes, we need music like this to inspire so badly right now. These are horrible times.

[@grayced3761]

Crappy songs now. So sad.

[@juditreble2238]

I love, love, love this song, my nickname was sunny after this song

[@philaman1972]

The lyrics, the guitar work, and the finesse of this brilliant man!!

[@JimmyCee123]

A great song that stands the rest of time

[@goatstroker3998]

Jimmy C it's "stands the test of time" and yes it does.

[@dawnitaramsey3909]

this is the best version of this song.

[@efraimrotterdamus3815]

Dawnita Ramsey Original version

[@andremakharadze8567]

Dawnita Ramsey OFC

[@humphreyodol7213]

This is not a version this man wrote the song.

[@mariomarcio2534]

Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain. Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain. The dark days are gone, and the bright days are here, My Sunny one shines so sincere. Sunny one so true, I love you. Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet. Sunny, thank you for the love you brought my way. You gave to me your all and all. And now I feel ten feet tall. Sunny one so true, I love you. Sunny, thank you for the truth you let me see. Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to Z. My life was torn like a wind-blown sand, And the rock was formed when you held my hand. Sunny one so true, I love you. Sunny, thank you for the smile upon your face. Sunny, thank you for the gleam that shows its grace. You're my spark of nature's fire, You're my sweet complete desire. Sunny one so true, I love you. Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain...

[@MrPartidoalto]

Greatest version yet. With Ron Carter on electric bass

[@adonaiyah2196]

Howd you know it was him on bass

[@lisasmith2691]

This song breaks my heart. I had a dog named Sunny and she died many years ago this song always reminds me of her

[@Jordana1018]

This song is a blessing & so is BobbyHebb, Rest In Peace & I thank God for this mans gift of music.

Anybody else hear James Bond?

[@vvsonmyheart5194]

Yes😂

[@Andreyhbar]

ive watched this so many times, amazing performance!

[@lanuiiohu]

he wrote this song after his brother got killed on the same day with John F Kennedy

[@gregmiller9710]

..close...but no cigar..

[@v.dargain1678]

Greg Miller True . But saying thank you couldn't hurt .

[@gregmiller9710]

ok...thanks for your post..:)...however, while trying to prove Bobby was playing a Gretsch guitar, i looked up the history of this story. while indeed the song was written after the death of JFK and Harold, which was one day apart, the song had nothing to do with the deaths. it was written as a positive up reaction to the blues down

[@v.dargain1678]

Point taken . thanks for the info .

[@gregmiller9710]

V. Dargain :) you're welcome..

[@kerrihelm3104]

I've loved this song since grade school. ♥️ My Pops used to play this song on our record player alot.

[@dhawk718]

Wow! Had to come and check out the original version of this song! Indeed is using it in their commercial and it caught my ear. Glad I checked it out. Amazing!

[@thestrugglingactorsdiet7256]

This brings me up like the Sun. 🙏thank you Bobby

[@andremarion185]

Quelle sublime chanson ! J'avais 17 ans, je l'écoutais en boucle.

[@williamfigueroa2312]

RIP Dad. "Thank you for the love you brought my way. You gave to me your all and all. Now I feel 10ft tall". I miss you.

[@mgvectors]

Your comment bought a tear to my eye. Hope youre doing ok Will.

[@juditreble2238]

@@mgvectors I love, love, love this song. My nickname was Sunny after this song. I thought of it this morning and found it. Peace to you, love you!

[@user-Jill5dz6ot2n]

今日初めて聴きました。ありがとうございます。🎉🎶👂💓👍💘🙏💐

[@alb1097]

Sunny，昨天我的生活充滿了雨 Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain Sunny，你對我微笑，真的減輕了痛苦 Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain 黑暗的日子已經過去 The dark days are gone 光明的日子就在這裡 And the bright days are here 我陽光明媚的人如此真誠 My sunny one shines so sincere 晴天如此真實，我愛你 Sunny one so true, I love you Sunny，謝謝你的陽光花束 Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet Sunny，謝謝你帶給我的愛 Sunny, thank you for the love you brought my way 你給了我你的一切 You gave to me your all and all 現在我感覺有十英尺高 Now I feel ten feet tall 晴天如此真實，我愛你 Sunny one so true, I love you Sunny，謝謝你讓我看到的真相 Sunny, thank you for the truth you let me see Sunny，謝謝你從頭到尾的事實 Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to Z 我的生活像風沙一樣被撕裂 My life was torn like a windblown sand 當你握住我的手時，岩石就形成了 And the rock was formed when you held my hand 晴天如此真實，我愛你 Sunny one so true, I love you 晴天 Sunny Sunny，謝謝你臉上的笑容 Sunny, thank you for the smile upon your face Sunny，感謝你展現出它優雅的光芒 Sunny, thank you for the gleam that shows its grace 你是我的自然之火 You're my spark of nature's fire 你是我甜蜜的完整願望 You're my sweet complete desire 晴天如此真實，我愛你 Sunny one so true, I love you Sunny，昨天我的生活充滿了雨 Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain Sunny，你對我微笑，真的減輕了痛苦 Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain 黑暗的日子已經過去 The dark days are gone 光明的日子就在這裡 And the bright days are here 我陽光明媚的人如此真誠 My sunny one shines so sincere 晴天如此真實，我愛你 Sunny one so true, I love you

[@blacksheepantechrist8356]

I love this version.

[@susiesrandomtips9202]

Absolutely one of my all time favorite songs! He was so talented!

[@adam8822]

oh great best version of this classic thanks for up yesterday my life was filled with pain

[@nazia4083]

J'ai appelé mon fils Sunny grâce à cette magnifique chanson !!

[@joanixgomez8038]

Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain The dark days are gone, and the bright days are here My Sunny one shines so sincere Sunny one so true, I love you Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet Sunny, thank you for the love you brought my way You gave to me your all and all Now I feel ten feet tall Sunny one so true, I love you Sunny, thank you for the truth you let me see Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to C My life was torn like a windblown sand And the rock was formed when you held my hand Sunny one so true, I love you Sunny Sunny, thank you for the smile upon your face Sunny, thank you for the gleam that shows its grace.

[@vince6219]

This is such a beautiful song, thank you Bobby Hebb, for filling my day with sunshine.

[@sunneehennessee6003]

My mom and my dad used to play this song on my birthday every year I love it

[@cyndedawson3129]

OMG love that 😍 song !!!! The beat is just right!!!!

[@ericjr1985]

I first heard of the song earlier this year from a TV commercial. It since became one of my favorite songs. everytime I walk past my echo dot Alexa would ask me if I want to hear this song again.

[@Siena2209]

Gosh, I wish I would born in 1960... Love the music a little bit too much! :)

[@thebigsuperbeatle]

1952 would have been better...trust me 8)

[@bibledoctor7623]

Born in '63 👍.

[@CrusteanParliament]

This is *the* version. It begins and ends here. Wonder, nor the cast of hundreds that did this tune... Nope. This is it. Paradise, salvation.

[@charliedawson4877]

CrusteanParliament Bonni M?

[@boriss1048]

@@charliedawson4877 how did you spell His name so wrong

[@user-lm1id9zp2y]

Хорошо как.. 😍👍✌️❤️🌹🌹🌹 Даже не подозревала, что под гитару это будет так здорово звучать! Обожаю!🌹🌹🌹

[@stellaercolani3810]

One of my all time favourites...

[@annerdennis6974]

This is so beautiful....classic 60s music.. no the lip singing music of today...

[@deborahhorton6256]

I knew this great talent and his family growing up in Nashville.

[@Dariusnify]

I was born in 79 so I was fortunate to be exposed to this music by my parents

[@crlchs]

You're very fortunate to have parents with excellent musical taste. It does make a difference.

[@muzerhythm2242]

Feel the same! 😀 Was born in 72. I grew up in Michigan and parents got me into Motown. Even went to Hitsville a few times.😀

[@MegaBanne]

I was born 92 and was exposed to this as well. But that was mostly on my own. Well, I guess growing up with soul and funk probably helped me appreciate this song better.

[@ja5on25]

I was born in the early eighties but I got to love music early on great song lyrics by Bobby hebb

[@BrunoNeureiter]

@@crlchs I was born in 2001

[@indigitalformat]

badass! incredible performance!

[@glynisroberts5029]

This is just fantastic!!

[@erwintan2937]

Beautiful song n amazing voice

[@mgebi1]

Yet another great song from a great generation. Memories and missing so o much. Thanks for posting.

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

Amazing feeling in this legendary song I remember it on the radio in 60's. Let it Sunshine in brother.

[@LilSuperOG]

The old man in the left corner of the screen is trembling with the flow of this masterpiece 👌

[@arthurfernandez4086]

Que buena cancion ,de los 60 sss.saludos desde pennsylvania usa .....

[@victorstevenson8261]

I remember driving with my mother and brothers. Mom would take all 3 boys and cruise the back roads of the Bay Area and listen to music...this song meant a great to me because my Dad's family called Sonny...

[@tamekashuford33]

I love this song reminds me of the good old days.

[@alshimaahamed8278]

I do love this song so very much ❤

[@rezabadei3229]

What a talent! What a legend! This song became so popular all over the world, even in places where people didn't even speak English! I know this because this song was a major hit, especially in Tehran, Iran in the early 70s when I was growing up (almost 10 years after its release date in 1966). My love for the English language started with songs like this. When a song becomes a global hit, you know the singer and musician/s behind it are connected to the divine. Rest in Peace, Bobby Hebb❤🙏

[@mvg2x34]

This song just melts the tension in my back and neck away.

[@earthf5030]

Rockin' out on the guitar in this preformance !!! ♡ LOve !

[@jameskeyes1131]

One of my favorite songs. Great video.

[@pdc.1508RedDevil.]

This song takes me back to a good time my mom used to listen to this on the radio great song

[@queen_of_domination]

I loved his voice! This song is so beautiful!

[@ronaldohagenow1467]

Absolutely outstanding, i remember when this song first came out, a true musician!

[@marlahudnell4725]

I love this so much!

[@jacquelinelee3570]

car park opposite walmer castle Sept 10TH 1966 with love of my life...never forgotten you,BFS

[@alessandracocchiarale685]

Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain Oh, the dark days are gone and the bright days are here My sunny one shines so sincere Oh sunny one so true, I love you Sunny, thank you for the sunshine boquet Sunny, thank you for the love you’ve brought my way You gave to me your all and all Now I feel ten feel tall Oh sunny one so true, I love you Sunny, thankyou for the truth you’ve let me see Sunny, thankyou for the facts from A to Z My life was torn like wind-blown sand Then a rock was formed when we held hands Sunny one so true, I love you Sunny, thank you for that smile upon your face Sunny, thank you for that gleam that flows with grace You’re my spark of nature’s fire You’re my sweet complete desire Sunny one so true, I love you

[@franckdorkel4056]

Alessandra Cocchiarale thanks so much

[@shrekonion8307]

Im sure someone would memorize the lyrics before reading this

[@skunkhead2007]

MrBrokeandstoned it is always better to be broke and stoned than to be broke and not stoned -peace mate long live stoners...great tunes also

[@giljon5971]

My sister passed away a month ago and her nickname was always 'napsugárka' , wich is hungarian for 'little ray of sunlight' so this song is incredibly fitting

[@cathrynarthur1918]

Giljon m

[@YandTIII]

Great solo version. Love the Bond homage & jazzy/funky Cat vibe!

[@wahnano]

Masterpiece

[@lindadawson592]

Takes me back the 70-80's. At least we all love each other . ☮️ Paace!!!