She was a dancer at the Folies Bergere in Las Vegas. and met Andy Williams when he pulled over to aid her on a desert road. They married on Christmas Day 1961 and had three children, Noelle, Christian and Robert. In 1968, she appeared in "The Party" with Peter Sellers and sang "Nothing to Lose" by Henry Mancini. Longet recorded a series of five MOR albums for A&M Records between 1966 and 1970 and two albums for Williams's Barnaby label in 1971 and 1972. She also made frequent acting appearances in television series and appeared from time to time on Williams' variety series and specials. Williams called Longet a beautiful, sleek brunette with large doe eyes, "my favorite French singer". She and Williams separated in 1969 but did not divorce until 6 years later.
Longet has never performed again after the criminal trial, and the Sabich family initiated civil proceedings to sue Longet. The case was eventually settled out of court for a large monetary settlement, with the proviso that Longet never tell or write about her story. They also demanded that Claudine withdraw from public circulation her recording of "Bang Bang, My Baby Shot Me Down."
Good Day Sunshine
Claudine Longet Lyrics
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Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine.
I need to laugh, and when the sun is out
I've got something I can laugh about,
I feel good, in a special way.
I'm in love and it's a sunny day.
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine.
We take a walk, the sun is shining down,
Burns my feet as they touch the ground.
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine.
And then we lie, beneath a shady tree,
I love her and she's loving me.
She feels good, she knows she's looking fine.
I'm so proud to know that she is mine.
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine.
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine.
The lyrics to Claudine Longet's song "Good Day Sunshine" are brightly optimistic and capture the feeling of a perfect summer day. The repetition of the line "good day sunshine" creates a joyful and upbeat tone throughout the song. The lyrics describe the singer's happiness and amusement, which is made possible by the warmth of the sun. She needs to laugh and finds joy in the sunlight because she's in love.
The second verse continues with the theme of enjoying a summer day with a loved one. The singer takes a walk with her partner, but the heat of the sun causes discomfort to her feet as they touch the ground. The third verse takes a turn towards romance, where the couple lies beneath a shady tree in each other's arms. She is proud to be her partner's partner, and he feels happy she is with him.
Overall, "Good day sunshine" is a song full of love, happiness, and the perfect summer day. The lyrics express the carefree feeling of a sun-filled day and the joy love can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Good day sunshine,
A greeting to the bright and sunny day
Good day sunshine,
A reminder that it's a wonderful day
Good day sunshine.
An expression of joy and gratitude for the sunny weather.
I need to laugh, and when the sun is out
The sunny weather is a mood booster and makes her feel like laughing.
I've got something I can laugh about,
She has found humor in something and can enjoy the moment.
I feel good, in a special way.
The combination of love and sunshine creates a unique sense of happiness.
I'm in love and it's a sunny day.
The writer is in love and the weather reflects that feeling of warmth.
We take a walk, the sun is shining down,
The couple takes a stroll in the radiant warmth of the sun.
Burns my feet as they touch the ground.
The heat of the sun burns her feet as she walks but it's a small price to pay for the beauty of the day.
And then we lie, beneath a shady tree,
The couple rests under the shade of a tree to cool off.
I love her and she's loving me.
The two partners are happily romantically involved.
She feels good, she knows she's looking fine.
The woman feels confident and attractive in the sun's light.
I'm so proud to know that she is mine.
The writer feels lucky and grateful to be with her partner on this bright and cheery day.
Good day sunshine,
A closing message of goodwill and happiness.
Good day sunshine,
A reiteration of the pleasant greeting to the day.
Good day sunshine,
Final thoughts of positivity and joy.
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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