In 1969, Ray Benson and Lucky Oceans (Reuben Gosfield) co-founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia, and soon after they found themselves opening for Alice Cooper and Hot Tuna in Washington, DC.[1] A year later, they moved to East Oakland, California at the invitation of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. After being mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine by Van Morrison, they landed a record deal with United Artists. In 1973, their debut album, Comin' Right At Ya was released by United Artists. At the request of Willie Nelson, they left Oakland for Austin in 1974.
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been presented numerous awards throughout their career. Most recently, the 16th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for the making of "A Ride With Bob", recognition by Mayor Kirk Watson of Austin, Texas, and the Darrel K. Royal Music Patron Award by The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association. In 2007, The Austin Chronicle recognized Asleep at the Wheel for Band of the Year, Best Country Band, and into their Hall of Fame. Benson was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2002, was given The Texas Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996, and recognized as an Outstanding Producer by the National Academy of Recording Arts in 1988. He has also been given numerous Citations of Achievement by Broadcast Music, Inc. for his work in the country music field. Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been one of the strongest names in Country Music for the last forty years.
I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine
Asleep At The Wheel Lyrics
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I get my lovin in the evenin time
When I'm with my baby it's no fun when the suns around
But I'll get goin' when the sun goes down and I'm with my baby
Thats when we kiss andkiss and we kiss some more don't ask
How many times we've kissed cause at a time like this who keeps score
I don't care if the sun don't shine
I get my lovin in the evenin time when I'm with my baby
I don't care if the sun don't shine
I get my lovin in the evenin time when I'm with my baby
It's no fun when the suns around but I'll get goin' when the sun goes down
And I'm with my baby thats when we kiss andkiss and we kiss some more
Don't ask how many times we've kissed cause at a time like this who keeps score
I don't care if the sun don't shine
I get my lovin in the evenin time when I'm with my baby
The lyrics of Asleep at the Wheel's song 'I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine' seems to be a declaration of love and the joy of spending time with one's significant other. The singer states that he doesn't care if the sun doesn't shine because he gets to spend his evenings with his lover, which is when they share intimate moments and kisses without thinking about the count. He enjoys being with his partner and the absence of the sun simply doesn't bother him because he's happy and content with the time spent with his significant other.
The lyrics are simple, yet profound in its depiction of the beauty of love and the importance of cherishing moments spent with one's partner. It is a song that celebrates love, and the thrilling feeling of being with someone who matters to you. The song's upbeat tone and catchy lyrics make it an enjoyable listen, and its message of love is universal and timeless.
Overall, 'I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine' is a song that embodies the joy of being in love and highlights the importance of cherishing every moment with our loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't care if the sun don't shine
The singer doesn't care if the sun doesn't shine because they get their love and affection from their partner in the evening.
I get my lovin in the evenin time
The singer receives love and affection from their partner in the evening time.
When I'm with my baby it's no fun when the sun's around
The singer doesn't enjoy being with their partner when the sun is out, as they prefer to be together in the evening.
But I'll get goin' when the sun goes down and I'm with my baby
The singer will become energetic and active when the sun sets because that is when they are together with their partner.
Thats when we kiss andkiss and we kiss some more don't ask
When the singer is with their partner in the evening, they indulge in kissing without keeping count of how many times they do it.
How many times we've kissed cause at a time like this who keeps score
The singer doesn't want to count the number of times they kissed because it doesn't matter during a romantic moment.
I don't care if the sun don't shine
Repeats the singer's sentiment that they don't care about the sun shining as they receive their love in the evening from their partner.
I get my lovin in the evenin time when I'm with my baby
Repeats the fact that the singer receives their love from their partner in the evening time.
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