Hello Sunshine
Aretha Franklin · 100 Hits Legends-Aretha Franklin [2010]
Hello (hello) sunshine
So glad to see you sunshine
Hello (Hello) sunshine
It's been dark for a very long time
I can't explain what I've been through
(No, no)
Trying to live my life without you
People say I act so strange
(Oh, yeah)
But you got the power to make me change
Hello (hello) sunshine
I'm so glad to see you sunshine
Hello (Hello) sunshine
It's been dark for a very long time
Without you sunshine
(Without you sunshine)
The world is such a lonely place
(Lonely)
And without you sunshine
(Without you sunshine)
My heart was filled with an empty space
(My heart)
Without you sunshine
(Without you sunshine)
The wind and the rain
The wonders of spring
Don't mean a thing
Without you, baby
Without you, baby
Without you, baby
Without you, baby
(Without you)
Now I know everything is alright
(You know)
No more pain, no more sleepless nights
(Oh yeah)
My days were dark but now I see
(Oh yeah)
Because my sunshine has come home to me.
Without you sunshine
(Without you sunshine)
The world is such a lonely place
(Oh yeah)
And without you sunshine
(Without you sunshine)
My heart was filled with an empty space
(Oh yeah)
Without you sunshine
(Without you sunshine)
The wind and the rain
(Oh yeah)
They don't mean a thing
(Don't mean a thing)
The wonders of spring
(Don't mean a thing)
Without you, baby
(Don't mean a thing)
Without you, baby
(Without you sunshine)
Oh, without you, baby
(Without you sunshine)
Oh, without you, baby
(Without you sunshine)
So glad to see you sunshine
Hello (Hello) sunshine
It's been dark for a very long time
I can't explain what I've been through
(No, no)
Trying to live my life without you
People say I act so strange
(Oh, yeah)
But you got the power to make me change
Hello (hello) sunshine
I'm so glad to see you sunshine
Hello (Hello) sunshine
It's been dark for a very long time
Without you sunshine
(Without you sunshine)
The world is such a lonely place
(Lonely)
And without you sunshine
(Without you sunshine)
My heart was filled with an empty space
(My heart)
Without you sunshine
(Without you sunshine)
The wind and the rain
The wonders of spring
Don't mean a thing
Without you, baby
Without you, baby
Without you, baby
Without you, baby
(Without you)
Now I know everything is alright
(You know)
No more pain, no more sleepless nights
(Oh yeah)
My days were dark but now I see
(Oh yeah)
Because my sunshine has come home to me.
Without you sunshine
(Without you sunshine)
The world is such a lonely place
(Oh yeah)
And without you sunshine
(Without you sunshine)
My heart was filled with an empty space
(Oh yeah)
Without you sunshine
(Without you sunshine)
The wind and the rain
(Oh yeah)
They don't mean a thing
(Don't mean a thing)
The wonders of spring
(Don't mean a thing)
Without you, baby
(Don't mean a thing)
Without you, baby
(Without you sunshine)
Oh, without you, baby
(Without you sunshine)
Oh, without you, baby
(Without you sunshine)
Hello Sunshine
Aretha Franklin's "Hello Sunshine" stands as a radiant testament to her mastery of soul and gospel-infused pop. Recorded for the 2010 compilation "100 Hits Legends," the track exemplifies her ability to blend uplifting melodies with profound emotional depth. As a defining voice of the genre, Franklin's delivery transforms a simple greeting into an anthem of hope and resilience. The song reflects her broader discography, where she consistently wove religious conviction with secular joy, influencing generations of artists. Its enduring appeal lies in Franklin's unique phrasing and the warmth of her tone, making it a staple in collections celebrating her legacy as the Empress of Soul.