Essentially Sunnyboys wore their influences on their sleeve - The Remains, The Flamin' Groovies, The Kinks and The Beatles with a dash of Detroit muscle thrown in for good measure. They produced melodic power pop classics and were rewarded with an immediate positive response.
Between 1980 and 1984 they released their self-titled EP (1980) and 3 albums: "Sunnyboys" (1981), "Individuals" (1982) and "Get Some Fun" (1984).
However, Jeremy Oxley's battle with schizophrenia plagued the band and Sunnyboys announced their break-up in June 1984. Their farewell tour produced the album "Real Live" which was recorded over two nights in Sydney (29th and 30th June).
In 1985, the French label Closer combined The Sunnyboys' first two albums as a double set entitled "Days Are Gone" for the European market.
In late 1987, Jeremy Oxley attempted to revive Sunnyboys with a new line-up. The new band signed a deal with RCA and released an album entitled "Wildcat" (produced by ex-Sherbet keyboard player, Garth Porter). The album failed to convince old Sunnyboys fans and the band broke up again in 1990.
In July 1991, Mushroom released the compilation album "Plays The Best" and the original line-up reunited for a national tour.
Also "Shakin' - Live 1991" (1993, live cd + "Sunnyboys" EP) has been released by Phantom and "This Is Real" (2004, double-CD, Singles/Live/Rare) by Feel Presents.
The band:
Jeremy Oxley - Guitar, vocals
Peter Oxley - Bass
Richard Burgman - Guitar
Bill Bilson - Drums
For more info see the band's MySpace profile and this.
Let You Go
Sunnyboys Lyrics
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I've seen through a lot of your schemes too
It don′t seem right for you to go
And love somebody else
When I was down and frightened of the world
You were always there to make me feel alright
But who has planned my escape
It was not me
Well I made up my mind
I've made up my mind now
I've made up my mind to let you go
When I fit all the broken pieces together
I realise we didn′t suit each other
It still don′t seem right for you to go
And to love somebody else
When I look, see you all out there
Well my heart drops further and further down my sleeve
Well who has planned my escape
Through the back door of your house
Was not me
Well I made up my mind
I've made up my mind now
I′ve made up my mind to let you go
Well I made up my mind
I've made up my mind now
I′ve made up my mind to let you go
Well I made up my mind
I've made up my mind now
I′ve made up my mind to let you go
The Sunnyboys' song "Let You Go" is a poignant reflection on the end of a relationship. The lyrics express the singer's feelings of betrayal, heartbreak, and resolution. The first verse acknowledges the ups and downs of the relationship - the good times and the bad. The second verse reveals that the singer's partner has been unfaithful and that the breakup was not of his decision. The chorus is a declaration of the singer's determination to move on and let go of the past.
The song's lyrics speak to the universal experience of heartbreak and the pain of letting go of someone you love. The singer's vulnerability is palpable as he struggles to come to terms with the end of the relationship. The imagery of the broken pieces and the heart dropping further down the sleeve reinforces the sense of loss and sadness.
The bridge section of the song serves to underscore the singer's feelings of betrayal and confusion. He cannot understand why his partner would choose to love someone else and betray him. It is a moment of catharsis for the singer as he realizes that he needs to let go of the past and move forward.
Overall, "Let You Go" is a beautiful and emotional song that captures the pain and the beauty of love lost. Its lyrics and melody resonate with anyone who has ever had their heart broken and faced the difficult task of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been through a lot of scenes with you
I have experienced many events and situations with you
I've seen through a lot of your schemes too
I have recognized and understood many of your plans and tricks
It don't seem right for you to go
And love somebody else
It does not feel fair or appropriate for you to leave me and be with someone else
When I was down and frightened of the world
You were always there to make me feel alright
When I was sad and scared of everything, you were the one who comforted and reassured me
But who has planned my escape
Through the back door of your house
It was not me
But who has arranged my departure through the back entrance of your residence, it was not me
Well I made up my mind
I've made up my mind now
I've made up my mind to let you go
I have finally decided and come to a conclusion that I need to release you and let you go
When I fit all the broken pieces together
I realise we didn′t suit each other
When I put all the fragments and parts together, I realize that we were not compatible for each other
It still don′t seem right for you to go
And to love somebody else
It still does not feel fair or appropriate for you to leave me and be with someone else
When I look, see you all out there
Well my heart drops further and further down my sleeve
When I see you with others, my heart sinks and feels heavier and heavier in my chest
Well I made up my mind
I've made up my mind now
I′ve made up my mind to let you go
I have finally decided and come to a conclusion that I need to release you and let you go
Well I made up my mind
I've made up my mind now
I′ve made up my mind to let you go
I have finally decided and come to a conclusion that I need to release you and let you go
Well I made up my mind
I've made up my mind now
I′ve made up my mind to let you go
I have finally decided and come to a conclusion that I need to release you and let you go
Writer(s): Jeremy Saxon Oxley, Peter Oxley
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tullfan
Great song. I was never a big Sunnyboys fan back in 80s (there was too much music to keep up with back then), but listening to this now, it's fantastic. They're a seriously good band.
Alison Bentlin
Sunnyboys, best ever. What more can I say. Love this song. All time. This band should have been on the world stage. Totally rate them.
George Giagios
Along with Radio Birdman this is the best Australian band EVER. Brilliant music, deep lyrics, great performers. I'm so glad I was in my late teen and early 20s when they were around. More than 30 years later I'm still listening to them. This is the best sad song ever written.
Greg Carroll
Agreed
Steve Wilson
George Giagios so right mate I was there for both of them. Haven't seen better yet. And I've been lookin'. For 41 years.
Sunnygirl01
Looooove this song, I never get bored of Sunnyboys even after all these years.
Richard Abell
I hear you Sunnygirl! I had to order the first album through the only import store that i new of in Tasmania way back when. No one had it otherwise. But that said they are still my go to music along with The Stooges, MC5 etc.
Maxtaxifromhell
My absolute favourite Sunnyboys song. I love it as much now as I did when I first heard it back in "the olden days" of my youth.
Simon Wood
I was 17 I follow these guys everywhere
drunk and stoned I slept on the sides of the road
with the sounds of Jeremy's guitar still ringing in my ears
MDC
All time favorite Sunnyboys song. You can tell he can't let her go and the guitar tells you.