Last learned how to play piano as child, switching to bass as a teenager. He joined Hans-Gunther Oesterreich's Radio Bremen Dance Orchestra in 1946, when he was 17 years old. In 1948, he became the leader of the Becker-Last Ensemble, which performed for seven years. During that time, he was voted as the best bassist in the country by a German jazz poll for three consecutive years, from 1950-1952. After the disbandment of the Becker-Last Ensemble, he became the in-house arranger for Polydor Records, as well as for a number of European radio stations. For the next decade, he helped arrange hits for artists like Helmut Zacharias and Caterina Valente.
Last released his first album "Non-Stop Dancing" in 1965. The record of brief renditions of popular songs, all tied together by an insistent dance beat and joyous crowd noises. It was a hit and helped make him a major European star. Over the next four decades, Last has released over 190 records, including several more volumes of Non-Stop Dancing. On these records, he varies his formula by adding different songs from different countries and genres, as well as guest performers like Richard Clayderman and Astrud Gilberto.
Though his concerts and albums are consistently successful — especially in England, where he had 52 hit albums between 1967-1986, which made him second to Elvis Presley in terms of number of charting records — he has only had two hit singles with "The Seduction," the theme from American Gigolo (1980) and Biscaya from the album "Biscaya".
He has won numerous polls and prizes, for example Billboard magazine's "Star of the year" trophy in 1976, and has been honored for his lifework with the German ECHO prize in 1994.
The song "The Lonely Shepherd", written by Last and performed by Gheorghe Zamfir and the James Last Orchestra, was featured in the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's film "Kill Bill Vol. 1" (2003).
Personally, he divides his time between Florida and Germany. He gives much credit to his wife and son, who helps with the music.
Sunshine Reggae
James Last Lyrics
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Gimme gimme, gimme just a little smile, we got a message for you.
Sunshine, sunshine reggae, don't worry, don't hurry, take it easy!
Sunshine, sunshine reggae, let the good vibes get a lot stronger!
Gimme gimme, gimme just a little smile, that's all I ask of you
is that too much?
Join the
sunshine, sunshine reggae, let the good vibes get a lot stronger!
Sunshine, sunshine reggae, don't worry, don't hurry, take it easy!
Sunshine, sunshine reggae, let the good vibes get a lot stronger.
Get a lot stronger, let the good vibes get a lot stronger!
Let the good vibes get a lot stronger,
let the good vibes get a lot stronger!
Let the good vibes get a lot stronger,
let the good vibes get a lot stronger!
Let the good vibes get a lot stronger,
let the good vibes get a lot stronger!
The lyrics of James Last's "Sunshine Reggae" implore the listener to adopt a laid-back attitude, letting the good vibes strengthen and build in a carefree environment of sun, sand, and sea. The singer pleads for only a smile, a simple concession that signals a willingness to join in and relax, and follows that with the repeated phrase of "we got a message for you." This message is left unidentified, however, the urgency of the request borders on a fervent plea. Both the verses and chorus are concise, with only the necessary words required to convey the central theme.
The lines "Sunshine, sunshine reggae, don't worry, don't hurry, take it easy!" express the song's core philosophy, where the sunshine serves as a metaphor for happiness and the reggae music as a facilitator that elevates the listener to a better mood. This simple philosophy is further reiterated as the song progresses, and more verses are added. The song is a call to enjoy life and appreciate the good moments rather than worrying and rushing through life. Ultimately, the lyrics encourage the listener to join in and experience the warmth of the sunshine reggae.
Line by Line Meaning
Gimme gimme, gimme just a little smile, that's all I ask of you.
Please give me a small smile. It's a simple request.
Gimme gimme, gimme just a little smile, we got a message for you.
We have a message for you, but first please give us a small smile.
Sunshine, sunshine reggae, don't worry, don't hurry, take it easy!
This is a song of sunshine and reggae. Do not worry, do not hurry, relax.
Sunshine, sunshine reggae, let the good vibes get a lot stronger!
This is a song of sunshine and reggae. Let the positive energy increase.
Join the
sunshine, sunshine reggae, let the good vibes get a lot stronger!
Join in the sunshine and reggae, and let the good vibes expand.
Let the good vibes get a lot stronger,
let the good vibes get a lot stronger!
Allow the positive energy to intensify.
Let the good vibes get a lot stronger,
let the good vibes get a lot stronger!
Allow the positive energy to intensify.
Let the good vibes get a lot stronger,
let the good vibes get a lot stronger!
Allow the positive energy to intensify.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN GULDBERG, TIM PETER STAHL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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¡Deja que las buenas vibraciones te hagan más fuerte!
@beatefink4081
😊❤so schön Danke James Last🌞
@nildadelarosa6751
VERY BEAUTIFUL PLACE beautiful video .
@marveen6372
Is this the original