Farian first released the single “Baby Do You Wanna Bump?” in 1975, under the name Boney M. He performed the sparse vocals of the song himself. The song went on to become a hit and it was then that Farian decided to hire a team of dancers and vocalists to ‘front’ the group.
The line-up of the group went through numerous changes, Maizie Williams being the only original member that remained. Not satisfied with merely miming to Farian’s songs, one of the members, Claudja Barry, left on short notice in February 1976 - days before the group was scheduled to appear on a local television gig in Saarbruecken. Liz Mitchell, then an unemployed singer and formerly a member of the Les Humphries Singers, was brought in as a temporary replacement for the gig under the recommendation of Marcia Barrett. Farian was impressed with her performance, and she went on to record Boney M’s first LP, Take The Heat Off Me.
Farian had previously recorded some songs with Marcia Barrett, the other vocalist of the group. A couple of the songs, “Lovin’ Or Leavin’” and “Daddy Cool” were included on Take The Heat Off Me. The commercial response to the album was lukewarm. However, the group rigorously toured discos, clubs and even country fairs to earn a reputation for themselves. The group’s big break came when, at the end of that summer, music-TV-producer Michael ‘Mike’ Leckebusch of Radio Bremen, requested the group for his show “Musikladen”. Boney M appeared on the live music show on 18 September 1976, after 10pm, in their now trademark daring costumes. By the end of the following week, “Daddy Cool” became Germany’s #1 single in the charts. The album was to follow the success of the single.
Despite his success with Boney M, controversy followed the group’s founder, Frank Farian, in what was to later shadow his involvement with Milli Vanilli. Bobby Farrell – the male face of the group – and Maizie Williams contributed to studio recordings but for reasons only known to Frank Farian were apparently left off the final mixes, while their numerous and highly competent live performances from 1977 onwards were never in any doubt. Almost all of the male vocals, along with some of the choir sections in songs such as “Dancing in the Streets” and “Bye Bye Bluebird”, were performed by Farian himself. Farrell, as Farian finally had admitted on German television in 2003, had been chosen for his personality and innovative dancing.
Sunny
Boney M Lyrics
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Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain
The dark days are gone, and the bright days are here,
My Sunny one shines so sincere
Sunny one so true, I love you
Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet
Sunny, thank you for the love you brought my way
Now I feel ten feet tall
Sunny one so true, I love you
Sunny, thank you for the truth you let me see
Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to C
My life was torn like a windblown sand,
And the rock was formed when you held my hand
Sunny one so true, I love you
Sunny
Sunny, thank you for the smile upon your face
Sunny, thank you for the gleam that shows its grace
You're my spark of nature's fire,
You're my sweet complete desire
Sunny one so true, I love you
Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain
Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain
The dark days are gone, and the bright days are here,
My Sunny one shines so sincere
Sunny one so true, I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you
The song "Sunny" by Boney M is an ode to the power of love to brighten even the darkest of days. The lyrics speak of a time when the singer's life was "filled with rain" – a metaphor for difficult times – but then a person referred to as Sunny came along and brought light and happiness. The singer thanks Sunny for making their life better, for bringing love and joy, and for being the source of nature's fire and desire.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Sunny one so true, I love you," emphasizing the depth of affection that the singer feels for Sunny. The song implies that without Sunny, the singer's life would be bleak and filled with pain, but with them, everything is better.
There are a few different interpretations of who or what "Sunny" could represent. Some suggest that it is simply a metaphor for happiness, while others believe it is a specific person that inspired the song. Boney M themselves have said that the song was originally recorded by Bobby Hebb in 1966 as a tribute to his brother, who was stabbed to death outside a nightclub. Hebb said that he wrote it as a way to focus on something positive in the midst of a tragedy, and that the song was his way of keeping his brother's spirit alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain
My life was characterized by sadness, and hardships.
Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain
You have come to my life with love, and joy.
The dark days are gone, and the bright days are here,
My life has taken a turn for the better, with more happiness.
My Sunny one shines so sincere
You are the one who brings sincerity and positivity.
Sunny one so true, I love you
You are true and I love you.
Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet
Thank you for the gifts of love and light.
Sunny, thank you for the love you brought my way
Thank you for the love you brought into my life.
You gave to me your all and all
You have offered me everything, and I am grateful.
Now I feel ten feet tall
I feel happy and confident due to your love and care.
Sunny, thank you for the truth you let me see
Thank you for showing me the truth.
Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to C
Thank you for teaching me valuable lessons about life.
My life was torn like a windblown sand,
My life was chaotic, directionless, and unpredictable.
And the rock was formed when you held my hand
You have shown me stability and helped me form a solid foundation in life.
Sunny, thank you for the smile upon your face
Thank you for your happy and cheerful nature.
Sunny, thank you for the gleam that shows its grace
Thank you for the grace that you carry.
You're my spark of nature's fire,
You ignite a spark of passion in me, like how nature's elements do for each other.
You're my sweet complete desire
You are my perfect and complete desire.
I love you
I love you very much.
I love you
I love you very much.
I love you
I love you very much.
I love you
I love you very much.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME KERN, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN, OTTO HARBACH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@k1z603
My dad grew up during the Cultural Revolution in China. He was even in Beijing when Tiananmen happened. He said that everyone lived in poverty and his family could not afford things like a TV or Radio. Except he had a friend, who’s father was diplomat. His dad was able to bring back a cassette player, but only 1 cassette. That cassette was an album of hits by Boney M, so he and his friends listened to it everyday because that the only music they had. Fast forward 30 some years, we were sitting in the car, driving to Chicago and Sunny comes on the radio. Dude speaks really broken english but i was amazed that he knew all the lyrics. Ive never heard of Boney M before that moment
@amila5310
My family went on summer vacation every year when i was younger and we would listen to Boney M in the car. Even tho many years have passed, i still associate Boney M with summer, going to the beach, eating ice cream and generally having fun and no worries. I really miss those times :')
@SelenKarlikaya
Hey i just covered did a short cover of sunny and would love to hear your thoughts.
https://youtube.com/shorts/UTv8BiHCWls?feature=share
Sending love from Turkey ❤️
@dprktoday
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@bubblemummy1
Music is so good for reliving memories 😊
@s70driver2005
So do that stuff again. You're an adult, I assume, now so go have fun!!!
@ekachai.s1210
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@UralaTAO
Love it. One of the happiest songs ever written.
@frstwhsprs
How did you have that?!
@joshuabannister8904
yo wie machsch das schwizer herz haha