Eddie Murphy actually has had an extensive singing career, it's just not his biggest claim to fame. His biggest hit was "Party All The Time," which reached #2 in the US in 1985. He had another Billboard Hot 100 hit single in 1989 with the cringe-inducing title "Put Your Mouth On Me," which reached #27. Besides two solo music albums, he's also done some of the songs in films he's appeared in, such as the Shrek franchise and 1988's Coming to America. He's also provided vocals in odd places like Saturday Night Live sketches ("Wookin' Pa Nub," anyone?), backing for The BusBoys, and hey, even appeared in Michael Jackson's video "Remember The Time."
Murphy began his comedy career at the age of 16, as part of a comedy duo with fellow comedian Mitchell Kyser at the Roosevelt Youth Center in Roosevelt, Long Island, where he grew up. At 19 he became a performer on NBC's Saturday Night Live television show, not long after graduating from Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School. His characters include a parody of Buckwheat from the Little Rascals and an inner-city black version of Fred Rogers known as "Mr. Robinson". Former SNL writer Margaret Humphert has said Murphy and Bill Murray are the two most talented people in the history of the show. Murphy left the show midway through the 1983-1984 season, appearing in filmed sketches for the remainder of that season.
Murphy later starred in many comedies including the Beverly Hills Cop series. He was recognized by receiving a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a comedy or musical for his performances in Beverly Hills Cop, Trading Places, The Nutty Professor, and most recently Dreamgirls. [1]
He is a well-known voice actor and voiced Thurgood Stubbs in The PJs, Donkey in the Shrek series and the dragon Mushu, in Disney's Mulan. Murphy also has the distinction of having starred in more sequels than any other actor in Hollywood. Those films include:Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), Another 48 Hrs. (1990), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001), Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000), Shrek 2 (2004), and Shrek the Third (2007).
In some of his films, he plays multiple roles in addition to his main character, including Coming to America, where he played four radically different characters, the Nutty Professor films, where he played much of the Klumps clan, and 2007's Norbit. Another trademark of Eddie Murphy's is his deep, infectious, and considerably goofy laugh.
In a 2005 poll to find The Comedian's Comedian, he was voted amongst the top 50 comedy acts ever by fellow comedians and comedy insiders. Eddie Murphy's older brother, Charlie Murphy, is also an actor, best known recently for his appearances on Chappelle's Show.
Years active 1977 - present
Good Day Sunshine
Eddie Murphy 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.
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.
In the lyrics of Eddie Murphy's song Good Day Sunshine, he is expressing his joy and happiness on a sunny day. He says that he needs to laugh and the sun provides a reason for him to do so. The sunshine makes him feel good in a special way, and he is in love with someone, which adds to his happiness.
As the song progresses, Murphy talks about taking a walk with his lover on a sunny day. He says that the sun is shining down and burning his feet as they touch the ground. But even this doesn't affect his mood; he continues to have a good day thanks to his lover's company. They then lie under a shady tree, and he expresses his love for her. He feels proud to have her as his own, and she feels good knowing that she is looking fine. The song ends with Murphy repeating the phrase "Good day sunshine" several times, as if to emphasize his happiness.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as an ode to the simple pleasures in life, like good weather and the company of a loved one. It's a celebration of positivity and happiness, and its upbeat melody can make anyone feel good.
Line by Line Meaning
Good day sunshine,
The start of a great day, when the sun is shining and everything feels good and positive.
Good day sunshine.
The repetition emphasizes the joy and happiness of this good day.
Good day sunshine.
The final line reinforces the positivity and joy of the good day.
I need to laugh, and when the sun is out
The artist's desire for happiness and enjoyment is linked to the presence of the sun, which brightens their mood.
I've got something I can laugh about,
The artist has found something that gives them joy and makes them feel good, which they can now appreciate and laugh about.
I feel good, in a special way.
The singer is experiencing a unique kind of happiness and positivity that is connected to the sunny day and their personal enjoyment of it.
I'm in love and it's a sunny day.
The singer's romantic feelings are intensified by the sunny day, which creates an ideal setting for their emotions to flourish.
We take a walk, the sun is shining down,
The couple is enjoying the sunny day and taking advantage of the good weather by being outside and active.
Burns my feet as they touch the ground.
The heat of the sun is felt physically by the artist as they walk on the hot ground, highlighting the intensity of the sun's rays.
And then we lie, beneath a shady tree,
The couple is now resting after their walk, seeking shelter from the sun's rays under the tree's shade.
I love her and she's loving me.
Their love for each other is amplified by the good day they are having, which creates a positive and happy atmosphere.
She feels good, she knows she's looking fine.
The sunny day has a positive impact on the woman's mood and self-esteem, making her feel good and confident about herself.
I'm so proud to know that she is mine.
The singer takes pride in their relationship and is grateful for the happiness that the sunny day has brought them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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