… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four different artists who recorded under this name:
1. Sylvia Jane Hutton Kirby (born December 9, 1956), also known mononymously as Sylvia, is an American country music and country pop singer and songwriter. Her biggest hit (a crossover chart topper), was her single "Nobody" in 1982. It reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 5 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, number 9 on the Cashbox Top 100, and number 1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart. The song earned her a gold record certification and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. Her other country chart hits include "Drifter" (number one in 1981), "Fallin' in Love", "Tumbleweed" and "Snapshot". She was named Female Vocalist of the Year by the Academy of Country Music for 1982. She is also credited with making the first "concept" music video clip to air on Country Music Television (CMT), with "The Matador".
When her contract with RCA ended, Sylvia took a break from touring and recording to focus on developing as a songwriter. In 1988 and 1989, she guest-hosted TNN's Crook and Chase show and her own Holiday Gourmet cooking special. Sylvia's first independent album, The Real Story, was released in 1996 on her own label, Red Pony Records. In a May 1998 People magazine review, Ralph Novak wrote, "Sylvia always sang with more intensity and resonance than most country singers... and she can still sing a story song better than almost anyone around."
In 2002, she followed with Where in the World, a set that marked the culmination of an 11-year musical collaboration with John Mock. Songwriter Craig Bickhardt contributed the song "Crazy Nightingale". Bickhardt had previously performed with Sylvia from 1984, and wrote the title cut to One Step Closer. Also in 2002, Sylvia released, A Cradle in Bethlehem, her first Christmas album. In 2016, the album, It's All in the Family, was released on Red Pony Records. In 2018, Sylvia released Second Bloom: The Hits Re-Imagined, an album of some of her hits she re-recorded with a more acoustic yet fully produced approach and, in 2022, Sylvia's new album, Nature Child: A Dreamer's Journey, was released on February 22.
2. Sylvia Robinson Vanderpool (May 29, 1935 – September 29, 2011), known mononymously as Sylvia, was an American singer, record producer, and record label executive. Robinson achieved success as a performer on two R&B chart toppers: as half of Mickey & Sylvia with the 1957 single "Love Is Strange", and her solo record "Pillow Talk" (1973). She later became known for her work as founder and CEO of the hip hop label Sugar Hill Records.
Robinson is credited as the driving force behind two landmark singles in the hip hop genre: "Rapper's Delight" (1979) by the Sugarhill Gang, and "The Message" (1982) by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, both of which she produced. At the 11th Annual Rhythm and Blues Awards Gala in 2000, she received a Pioneer Award for her career in singing and for founding Sugarhill Records. Several publications have dubbed her the "Mother of Hip Hop". In 2022, she was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Ahmet Ertegun Award category for being a major influence on the creative development of hip-hop's early successes, and is the first woman to receive the award unaccompanied by another person.
3. Sylvia Vrethammar is a popular vocalist from Sweden who made a big success with an English version of "Y Viva España".
4. Sylvia is also a black/thrash metal band from somewhere around Portland, Oregon, United States. Their current line up is Candy, Andrew, Sean and Reuben. They released a demo entitled 'Lizard Birdman', which is available on their Bandcamp website.
5. Sylvia was a progressive experimental band from Southern California. The band consisted of lead singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer Riz Story, drummer Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), guitarist Sean Murphy and Jon "Juano" Davison (Yes), and dissolved when Hawkins joined Alanis Morissette's band. This led to Story's formation of Anyone in 1995.
6. Sylvia is also the name of a northern soul singer ('It's A Good Life', 1968), possibly the same singer as the one listed as #1 (?).
L.A Sunshine
Sylvia Lyrics
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Can't compare with candlelights and you
The scenery is fine
Oh, but super fine are you
Reservation made
I got my ticket in my hand
Coming home to you
Had as much as I can stand
You're my sunshine
My Paradise
Found that out
A long time ago baby
It's nice but I can't stay
Oh, baby
L.A. sunshine
Can't warm this heart of mine
Feeling cold
I'm feeling used and I'm feeling old
L.A. sunshine
Can't warm this heart of mine
Baby
Only you could make me feel like new
I can't help it if I care
Much more about your love
Than Hollywood and vine
Beverley Hills too
This is Wonderland
Everything you heard was true
That mellow atmosphere
Keeps intoxicating you
Ever since my transfer sent me out here
I've been running everywhere
It's nice but I can't stay
Oh, baby
L.A. sunshine
Can't warm this heart of mine
Feeling cold
I'm feeling used and I'm feeling old
L.A. sunshine
Can't warm this heart of mine
Baby
Only you could make me feel like new
You're my sunshine
My Paradise
Found that out
A long time ago baby
It's nice but I can't stay
Oh, baby
L.A. sunshine
Can't warm this heart of mine
Feeling cold
I'm feeling used and I'm feeling old
L.A. sunshine
Can't warm this heart of mine
Baby
Only you could make me feel like new
Repeat the last verse and fade.
In "L.A. Sunshine", Sylvia expresses her longing to leave the bright and sunny Los Angeles and return to the love of her life. She sings that as beautiful as the California scenery is, it cannot compare to the warmth and love of her partner. Sylvia is coming to the realization that she can no longer endure the emptiness of Los Angeles alone, and that she must return home to be with her loved one.
She is torn between her appreciation for California and her love for her partner, which is causing her to feel conflicted. Sylvia conveys that she wishes to be in two places at once, but ultimately realizes that her heart wants what it wants, and affection and warmth trump luxury and scenery.
Sylvia's L.A. Sunshine is an emotional piece that eloquently encapsulates the heart's conflict between longing and reality. Her raw and emotional singing style intensifies the longing and longing for her loved one, while the lyrics paint a picture of the tug-of-war within the human heart.
Line by Line Meaning
L.A. sunshine
Despite the beautiful weather in Los Angeles, it cannot compare to the warmth of the love that Sylvia has for her significant other.
Can't compare with candlelights and you
The sunshine in L.A. pales in comparison to the comforting love that she feels in the presence of her partner.
The scenery is fine
Although the scenic beauty of Los Angeles is attractive, it is not the primary reason for Sylvia's stay; she values her relationship more than anything.
Oh, but super fine are you
Sylvia values and admires her partner more than the beautiful scenery of LA.
Reservation made
Sylvia has made arrangements for her trip back home to her loved one.
I got my ticket in my hand
Sylvia is prepared for her trip back to reunite with her significant other.
Coming home to you
Sylvia is eagerly waiting to be reunited with her partner back in their home.
Had as much as I can stand
Although Los Angeles is beautiful, Sylvia has reached the limit of the time she can spend there before she longs for her partner.
You're my sunshine
Sylvia's lover is the light that brightens up her world.
My Paradise
Sylvia feels like she is in an energetic state of bliss anytime she is surrounded by her lover.
Found that out
Sylvia has come to the realization of how much her partner means to her.
A long time ago baby
Sylvia has cherished her relationship with her partner for a long time.
It's nice but I can't stay
Although Los Angeles has its appeal, Sylvia's love is too strong for her to stay there any longer.
Can't warm this heart of mine
Despite the sunshine in Los Angeles, nothing can beat the love that Sylvia is feeling.
Feeling cold
Sylvia is feeling alone without her significant other beside her.
I'm feeling used and I'm feeling old
Without her partner, Sylvia feels outdated and drained of energy.
Only you could make me feel like new
The only one who can renew Sylvia's soul is her partner with their never-ending love.
I can't help it if I care
Sylvia's love for her partner is undeniable.
Much more about your love
Sylvia values her partner's love for her more than anything else.
Than Hollywood and vine
Sylvia's love for her partner beats the attraction of Hollywood and its famous vineyard.
Beverley Hills too
Sylvia's love for her partner outweighs the allure of Beverley Hills.
This is Wonderland
Los Angeles is a beautiful and magical place in the eyes of many, including Sylvia.
Everything you heard was true
The beautiful reputation of Los Angeles is accurate in Sylvia's experience.
That mellow atmosphere
The relaxed and calming vibe in Los Angeles is present, making it hard for Sylvia to leave.
Keeps intoxicating you
The comfortable lifestyle in L.A. is addicting to those who are living amidst it.
Ever since my transfer sent me out here
Sylvia was sent to L.A. for work, indicating that she didn't have much choice in the matter.
I've been running everywhere
Sylvia has been busy with work and trying to embrace the city's way of life.
Repeat the last verse and fade.
The song repeats to emphasize the powerful emotions that Sylvia feels towards her partner.
Writer(s): Michael Burton, Phil Terry
Contributed by Lucas H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ALEXANDRE SUZARTE
LINDA MUÚSICA , LINDA VOZ
John De carlo
I was 12 when I first started learning to SYLVIA am 55 now
BOISE BLACK
REMIND ME OF A WARM MOMENT IN TIME...THANKS FOR POSTING!
Charles Woods
My home town, 1972. Those were some good days!
Michele Laraia
Englewood, N. J. birthplace of Travolta
Diane Brown
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Andreia Luízas
♥ LOVE THA SONG ♥...........
Michele Laraia
Took this lp at a flea market, never knew who she was.
Noreen Faruga
the picture on this album is excellent, it shows a direct contrast between historical poor and displacement and corporate so called success which is emblematic in today's society but beware , our conservative govt in the United Kingdom have won the latest election but the labour party which is it's opposition have gained more seats than predicted, and as a result we have a hung parliament as we call it. this will shape how politics in the rest of the world will respond to ours. Noreen United Kingdom
MissBroad1962
GREAT ....................................