Good Morning Starshine

Galt MacDermot · Other Songs - Galt MacDermot

Good morning starshine, the earth says "Hello"

You twinkle above us, We twinkle below

Good morning starshine, you lead us along

My love and me as we sing our early morning singing song

Gliddy glup gloopy nibby nabby nooby la la la lo lo

Sabba sibby sabba nooby abba nabba le le lo lo

Tooby ooby walla nooby abba nabba

Early morning singing song

Good morning starshine, the earth says "Hello"

You twinkle above us, We twinkle below

Good morning starshine, You lead us along

My love and me as we sing our early morning singing song

Gliddy glup gloopy nibby nabby nooby la la la lo lo

Sabba sibby sabba nooby abba nabba le le lo lo

Tooby ooby walla nooby abba nabba

Early morning singing song

Singing a song, humming a song, singing a song

Loving a song, laughing a song, sing the song

Sing the song, song the sing

Song, song, song, sing, sing, sing, sing song

Good Morning Starshine

Released in 1964, "Good Morning Starshine" is a defining track by Galt MacDermot, a Scottish singer-songwriter known for his distinctive baritone voice and folk-rock style. The song emerged during a pivotal era for British music, blending traditional folk melodies with emerging rock instrumentation. While often associated with the broader British Invasion, MacDermot's work maintained a unique, introspective quality that distinguished it from his contemporaries. The recording captures the raw energy of the mid-1960s, showcasing his ability to craft songs that resonate with both personal emotion and universal themes of hope and renewal. As a key part of his discography, the track remains a significant example of his contribution to the genre, reflecting the cultural optimism of the time while establishing his reputation as a serious musician rather than a mere pop performer.