"Sunny" was Bobby Hebb's debut single, released on the independent label Grand Prize, and later picked up by Atlantic Records. The song's unusual chord progression and optimistic lyrics belied the tragedy that inspired it.
- The song was written and recorded in response to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, which occurred the night before Hebb was scheduled to perform for the president. Hebb reportedly wrote the song in a single hour.
- "Sunny" reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1966 and number 1 on the R&B chart. The song has been covered by more than 1,000 artists, including Boney M., Cher, and James Brown.
- The B-side to the single was "Go Away Girl," also written by Hebb. It also charted, reaching number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Bobby Hebb was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer from Nashville, Tennessee. He is best known for his 1966 hit song "Sunny".
Tracklist
