1) Italian… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists using the name Don Carlos:
1) Italian deep house producer and DJ Carlo Troja
2) Jamaican reggae singer and composer
1) Carlo Troja aka Don Carlos hails from Varese, in the North of Italy, and is active as a DJ from the late 70's.
He debuted as a producer towards the end of the 80's with the single 'Alone' on Calypso Records (Irma), which became one of the cult tracks of the international Deep House scene. His productions have always mixed House rhythms with afro-american jazz sounds, verging sometime towards disco, sometime towards progressive house or electronic soul.
In 1992 IRMA USA released his first album 'Mediterraneo', followed in 1993 by the Montego Bay project, produced together with Stefano Tirone (S-Tone Inc.), also on IRMA. He then released some singles on the Chicago based label Guidance under the Aquanauts moniker. He also reached the UK charts with the hit 'You Make Me Feel', sung by Byron Stingley, cover of the cult song by Sylvester.
In 2000 he released a single on Erik Morillo's Subliminal Soul label and played highly acclaimed gigs at Ministry of Sound and Turnmills in London. In 2002 he released his third album 'Music in My Mind' featuring top guest vocalists like Kim Mazelle, Michelle Weeks, Taka Boom and Kevin Bryant.
Following two mixed compilations ('Cafe De Paris Saint Tropez' and 'DJ Set') in 2004 IRMA released a collection of his 90's productions titled 'Mediterraneo', like his debut US album.
After that a serious car accident kept him away from clubs and recording studio for several months. Finally back in shape he released his fourth album 'The Cool Deep', 8 years since the previous one, which includes all the unreleased material produced during this time.
2) Don Carlos (born Euvin Spencer) was born and raised in one of the most deprived regions of Western Kingston, Jamaica, in a district known as Waterhouse. It was also a musical spawning ground for many of Reggae's greatest talents, such as King Tubby, The Jays, Junior Reid and King Jammy. Don Carlos started his singing career in 1973, as one of the original members of the roots vocal group Black Uhuru.
Alongside other founding members, Don played a prominent role in the recordings of the highly acclaimed Love Crisis album for producer Prince Jammy in 1977. The album was later re-released and re-titled as Black Sounds of Freedom. A year after the trio's ground breaking debut, Don Carlos surprisingly decided to part company in pursuit of a solo career. Having needed at least three years to get the grips of being a soloist, plus developing a knack for song writing and grooming that distinctive, vocal styling it wasn't until May 1981 that Carlos really took the fraternity by storm, courtesy of a heavy, roots and culture flavored show case album Suffering for Negus Roots.
Since then, working alongside Goldie, his side kick, co-writer and back-up vocalist, having built and consolidated a staunch following through touring the live circuit--plus 12 solo albums--there has been no turning back.
Artist website: http://www.doncarlosreggae.com/
The Sun Is Shining
Don Carlos Lyrics
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Hard forgiving, hard forget
Faith is in our hands, castles made of sand
No more guessing, no regrets
Then you came my way on a winter's day
Shouted loudly "Come out and play!"
Can't you tell? I got news for you
And we're gonna be alright
Dry your tears and hold tight
Can't you tell? I got news for you
Sun is shining and so are you
And we're gonna be alright
Dry your tears and hold tight
Can't you tell? I got news for you
Sun is shining and so are you
And we're gonna be alright
Dry your tears and hold tight
Can't you tell? I got news for you
Sun is shining and so are you
Diamonds to behold, waiting to unfold
Bite the bullet, bite your tongue
Love beyond believe, raid the seven seas, come uneven, come undone
Then you came my way on a winter's day
Shouted loudly "Come out and play!"
Can't you tell? I got news for you
Sun is shining and so are you
And we gonna be alright
Dry your tears and hold tight
Can't you tell? I got news for you
Sun is shining and so are you
Sun is shining and so are you
Sun is shining and so are you
Sun is shining and so are you
Sun is shining and so are you
Sun is shining and so are you
Sun is shining and so are you
Can't you tell? I got news for you
Sun is shining and so are you
And we gonna be alright
Dry your tears and hold tight
Can't you tell? I got news for you
Sun is shining and so are you
Sun is shining and so are you
Sun is shining and so are you
The lyrics of Don Carlos's "The Sun is Shining" talk about hope, forgiveness, and love. The song begins with the line "A simple band of gold wrapped around my soul," which may refer to a wedding ring or a symbol of commitment. The following line, "Hard forgiving, hard forget," suggests that the relationship may have faced challenges in the past that required forgiveness and forgetting. The next two lines, "Faith is in our hands, castles made of sand," imply that the relationship is fragile, much like castles made of sand. The phrase "No more guessing, no regrets" indicates that the couple has overcome their problems and are moving forward with confidence.
The chorus of the song talks about the arrival of a new person in the singer's life. This person brings joy and happiness and encourages the singer to come out and play. The line "Can't you tell? I got news for you, sun is shining, and so are you" is a metaphor for hope and suggests that everything is going to be okay. The repetition of the line "And we gonna be alright, dry your tears and hold tight" emphasizes the idea of hope and a bright future.
The second verse of the song talks about the beauty of love and the willingness to face challenges. The line "Diamonds to behold, waiting to unfold" implies that there are many opportunities for happiness and love waiting to be explored. The phrase "Love beyond belief, raid the seven seas, come uneven, come undone" suggests that love is worth fighting for and that the couple is willing to face any challenge that comes their way.
Overall, "The Sun is Shining" is a song about hope and a bright future. It encourages listeners to have faith in themselves and their relationships, even during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
A simple band of gold wrapped around my soul
Although my life is simple, I'm devoted to someone or something that is precious to me.
Hard forgiving, hard forget
It's difficult to forgive and forget past wrongdoings or mistakes.
Faith is in our hands, castles made of sand
Our beliefs and aspirations are fragile and easily destroyed, just like a castle made of sand.
No more guessing, no regrets
I'm done with second-guessing myself and don't have any regrets about my decisions.
Then you came my way on a winter's day
You appeared in my life unexpectedly, during a time when things were difficult.
Shouted loudly 'Come out and play!'
You encouraged me to stop being reserved and enjoy life.
Can't you tell? I got news for you
I have something important to share with you.
Sun is shining and so are you
Everything is coming up bright and positive, including you.
And we're gonna be alright
Things are going to work out for us in the end.
Dry your tears and hold tight
Don't worry or be sad, just hold on tight and stay strong.
Diamonds to behold, waiting to unfold
There are amazing things in store for us or for life around us, waiting to be discovered.
Bite the bullet, bite your tongue
Endure a tough situation or withhold your words for the sake of peace.
Love beyond believe, raid the seven seas, come uneven, come undone
Love can take us places we never thought possible, even the most treacherous or uncertain ones, and make us feel overjoyed or vulnerable.
Contributed by Julia B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@giselleventura8
I was so glad to see the sun come shining through
I jumped out my bed
I've got a lot of things to do
I can't waist time
Time is so precious to me
If I waste time, I'll be right behind the line
And who to tell? I might even lose my mind, lose my mind, yes, looooose my mind
Give thanks to you Mr. Sun, you've kept me away
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@krishna34674
Who is listening in 2025?
@isaiahjones1802
When it comes yes but for now 2024 I will listen until I get old
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@DizyDee
Whos still listening in 2024!? Peace and love ,blessings to everyone π
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