I only learned about this song when I read Hebb's obit in the paper... and you know, I'm not a young kid just getting exposed to music, I've listened to a thing or two in my day, so it's exciting when I'm reminded that there are still "newly discovered" treasures like this amazing song out there for me...
I did a slideshow using this song and was blocked because Youtube said there was a possible copyright issue from WMA. So, you could watch my slideshow but there was no sound. Here, there is nothing to see and all one hears is Bobby Hebb singing Sonny. We ought to put our two videos together.
@AquaCarb I have yet to figure out what determines when it's acceptable to post this or that song on YT... there are a few songs by one of my favorite groups (Tribe, a 90's alternative band from Boston) that aren't on YT (at least not their studio versions), and I'm tempted to post them myself (I've never posted anything here), but I'm afraid that YT might decide I've committed one of The Seven Deadly Sins and send me to The Ninth Circle of Hell if I do.
I always took this song to be about a women, but I recently learned he was coping with the murder of his brother. In that light I can hear a growing anger in his voice as it builds.
@martymefurst That 'growing anger' is just the key going up a semitone every verse and his voice changing character as it rises. May well have written it that way for that effect, but that's what's happening.
:o)
PS>. Check out Georgie Fame's lovely cover of this song!
I absolutely love the video being solid black. it allows for the viewer/ listener to interpret the song how ever they desire instead of having stock images forced themselves.
@pantsboy121 well, there are a lot of dead people in heaven, so if taking drugs for recreational reasons is what you'll be proud and happy to discuss for goodness knows how long heaven will last, then we're wholly different people
@pantsboy121 hmm, maybe using "heaven" was the wrong word as i don't do god anymore. just remember that everyone has choices and it's a matter of making the ones best for you in the long-run, which is something people only learn from being alive and challenging themselves. good luck!
A great song and good to hear the clear seperation of the singing and instruments, but for me this mix lacks the excitement and hence the emotion of the mono vinyl single.
sunny= real madrid
deanpsp555 2 weeks ago
sunny one so true i love youu....
JoannaElizabet 2 weeks ago
now this is where its at. those other versions can suck a fat one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
stiffpeeter 5 months ago
I will always love this song .
1945always 6 months ago
good!
sakurahillbird 6 months ago
Thank you for Sunny!!!
moidounltd2 7 months ago
I Love this song . I was four years old. My Dad played this over and over . I am now 48. I love you Sunny.
akatsukidude544 8 months ago 2
this song was for his brother..New York Times special obits...
myrtany 10 months ago
beautiful song with a soul
kienonerr 10 months ago 6
I only learned about this song when I read Hebb's obit in the paper... and you know, I'm not a young kid just getting exposed to music, I've listened to a thing or two in my day, so it's exciting when I'm reminded that there are still "newly discovered" treasures like this amazing song out there for me...
773SleepyHollow 10 months ago
the best song ever
sfdkpruebalo 11 months ago
the best song ever
sfdkpruebalo 11 months ago
rest in peace....
myrtany 11 months ago
Thank you for love you brought my way.....I FEEl 6 FEET tall. I love this song
lrenae60 11 months ago
THIS IS MUSIC
chooseyourfutures 11 months ago
I wonder why this blank screen carries on to 4:12 when the song ends at 2:40odd?
boo66 1 year ago 2
@boo66 you are right
gidro1998 10 months ago
Thumbs up if your Sunny is from Girls' Generation... lol :D
BBoyLazarus920 1 year ago 2
to the 4 "dislikes": go get your heart examined!
monicalups 1 year ago 23
I did a slideshow using this song and was blocked because Youtube said there was a possible copyright issue from WMA. So, you could watch my slideshow but there was no sound. Here, there is nothing to see and all one hears is Bobby Hebb singing Sonny. We ought to put our two videos together.
AquaCarb 1 year ago
@AquaCarb I have yet to figure out what determines when it's acceptable to post this or that song on YT... there are a few songs by one of my favorite groups (Tribe, a 90's alternative band from Boston) that aren't on YT (at least not their studio versions), and I'm tempted to post them myself (I've never posted anything here), but I'm afraid that YT might decide I've committed one of The Seven Deadly Sins and send me to The Ninth Circle of Hell if I do.
773SleepyHollow 1 year ago
I always took this song to be about a women, but I recently learned he was coping with the murder of his brother. In that light I can hear a growing anger in his voice as it builds.
martymefurst 1 year ago
@martymefurst That 'growing anger' is just the key going up a semitone every verse and his voice changing character as it rises. May well have written it that way for that effect, but that's what's happening.
:o)
PS>. Check out Georgie Fame's lovely cover of this song!
boo66 1 year ago
smoother than fresh butter. RIP
roscoegino 1 year ago
Bobby HEBB its My Son !!!!!!!!!!!!! xD
Slash10008000 1 year ago
shit choon
hollishman 1 year ago
awesome music
grohlevolution 1 year ago
I have a cover of this on my page but I really do wish I could sing like him... Maybe one day :-P
dew02005 1 year ago
I absolutely love the video being solid black. it allows for the viewer/ listener to interpret the song how ever they desire instead of having stock images forced themselves.
itschubbwithans 1 year ago
This is my name ^_^
Bambiiidoll 1 year ago
sunny, yesterday i did a gram of cocaine.
pantsboy121 1 year ago
@pantsboy121 you only live once, so make sure you're healthy
grimdreamer 1 year ago
@grimdreamer i already have HIV so its okay
pantsboy121 1 year ago
@pantsboy121 well, there are a lot of dead people in heaven, so if taking drugs for recreational reasons is what you'll be proud and happy to discuss for goodness knows how long heaven will last, then we're wholly different people
grimdreamer 1 year ago
@grimdreamer god already gave me HIV and numerous drug addicitons. he obviously doesn't care about me anyway.
pantsboy121 1 year ago
@pantsboy121 hmm, maybe using "heaven" was the wrong word as i don't do god anymore. just remember that everyone has choices and it's a matter of making the ones best for you in the long-run, which is something people only learn from being alive and challenging themselves. good luck!
grimdreamer 1 year ago
@grimdreamer we dont need your drama....
micktheMaag 1 year ago
@micktheMaag it's more pantsboy121 than mine. and why encourage people to wallow in self-pity? we have enough emos in this world as it is
grimdreamer 1 year ago
@pantsboy121 god didnt give you that, you did
DjGibbyBits 1 year ago
Classic song. The two minutes of silence is in tribute to the loss of innocence from a bygone era.
vascmana 1 year ago
One great song of the 60 s.
dr3vgn2 1 year ago
永遠の名曲
otsuichil 1 year ago
Very nice this one... :)
Skhadery 1 year ago 2
A great song and good to hear the clear seperation of the singing and instruments, but for me this mix lacks the excitement and hence the emotion of the mono vinyl single.
inshreds45 1 year ago 2
Good song. Early 60's
lotty506 1 year ago 2
i love this song :')
TheParamore777luvers 1 year ago
Great song from the 60's a classic......
raydio60 1 year ago
Gorrrrgeous
alfiesgirluk 1 year ago 2
This will keep me going in the months to come.
qwerly45 1 year ago
The best version, althoth the others are good too(m.gaye and s.wonder), bonney m is ok, but i like this less than others
tatianaf1000 1 year ago
RIP Legend.
ShabooPepper 1 year ago
My favorite song when I was a kid in the 60`s. Thanks for the post.
conifergreen 1 year ago
Sound VERY GOOD, no image badly but sound matters more to me
frantastika 1 year ago
...Sunčice....
MarinkovicNikola 1 year ago
this is a very, very beautiful song, Bobby Hebb=Legend
Jberg8188 1 year ago
Bobby Hebb thank you for the sunshine!
90Beriwan 1 year ago
(((Bobby Hebb)))...
TTBluez 1 year ago
ouu..Sunny (music)
xsellyxmyxonlyxlovex 1 year ago
I only see darkness. Where is the sun?
electricland 2 years ago 70
@electricland In our hearts my friend. In our hearts.
GordyJ7 1 year ago
@electricland in the music :)
Bertoldish 8 months ago
why 2 min of silence?
randestuart 2 years ago 4
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MissLoveyoubaby 1 year ago
@randestuart for the dead
radiatr99 11 months ago
@randestuart 2 mins of silence jus to appreciate wat you have jus listened to
1Flubbster 11 months ago
Sweet!
jeffmoto72 2 years ago
ja schon, aber immer noch super
becky3886 3 years ago
gibts eigentlich auch die version von dem lied aus der coca cola werbung irgentwo? finde iwie die melodie nur toll^^
couldtea 3 years ago
thanks for the post.. beautiful song
cordlox 3 years ago 3
sooo many times covered!
Paluschek94 3 years ago
sooo oft gecovert!
Paluschek94 3 years ago