The Sun Is Going Down
Steve Miller Band · Recall The Beginning... A Journey From Eden [1972]
Do doot doot do do
Do doot do do dooo
Do doot doot do do
Sittin' in a bar in San Francisco
Got no place to go
Sun is going down, man
Sun is going down
Sittin' in the bar out at the airport
Tryin' to flag a plane
Plane she won't fly
Plane she won't fly
I've been travellin' such a long, long time
Out here on this road
I've been livin' such a lonely life
Tryin' to get back home
Livin' a lonely life, tryin' to get back home
Do doot do do dooo
Do doot doot do do
I've been livin' such a lonely life
Out here on this road
I've been livin' such a lonely life
Tryin' to find a home
Tryin' to find a home
Sun is going down
Do doot do do dooo
Do doot doot do do
The Sun Is Going Down
The Sun Is Going Down stands as a defining track from the Steve Miller Band's 1972 album, Recall The Beginning... A Journey From Eden. Released during a period of significant experimentation, the song showcases the group's signature blend of blues-rock and psychedelic textures. Steve Miller's distinctive guitar work anchors the recording, driving a sound that balances melodic accessibility with the band's evolving sonic palette. This era marked a transition for the group, moving away from their earlier hard rock roots toward a more polished, radio-friendly style that would dominate their subsequent career. The track remains a notable song in their extensive discography, reflecting the creative energy and musical craftsmanship that characterized their early seventies output.