May The Sunshine
Nazareth · Anthology [2009]
May the sun shine bright on you
May the sun, the sun shine bright
May the sun shine bright on you
Someone woke me up again last night
Talkin' to me about my last time
Don't tell me I know it's late
Please, please lay me down a line
Pick me up before I start to fall
Never let your dreams grow small
May the sun, the sun shine bright
May the sun shine bright on you
May the sun, the sun shine bright
May the sun shine bright on you
Talkin' to my lover, she was out
It was independence day
Don't be nervous , you can hold me tight
Someone turned the light out on the stairs
Was it just the wind I heard
Just another helping hand
May the sun, the sun shine bright
May the sun shine bright on you
May the sun, the sun shine bright
May the sun shine bright on you
Take me back down the yellow brick road
Let me get my ticket to your heart
Stranger's hidin' on my land
Could it be it's keepin' me apart
Give me time don't you gimme no love
Let the sunshine in your heart
May The Sunshine
Nazareth's 'May The Sunshine' stands as a defining track from their 1972 debut album, 'Nazareth,' though it appears here on the 2009 compilation 'Anthology [2009].' The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of hard rock and blues-infused energy, driven by the iconic, driving guitar work of Paul Jones and the powerful vocals of Martin Carthy. As a staple of their early discography, the recording captures the raw, gritty sound that propelled them to international fame in the early 1970s. It remains a quintessential example of British hard rock, showcasing the group's ability to fuse traditional rock structures with a distinct, driving rhythm that became their hallmark. The track is frequently cited as a key influence on subsequent hard rock and heavy metal acts, cementing its place in the canon of classic rock anthems.