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The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore



"The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" is the name of a song written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio. It was released as a single by Frankie Valli in 1965 on the Smash label. The single achieved only limited success, stalling out at number twenty-eight on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.

In 1966, The Walker Brothers released their remake as a single. Retitled "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore)," this version met with much greater success than Valli's. It topped the UK Singles Chart and also became their highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100.

Cover versions

Nielsen/Pearson

In 1981, Nielsen/Pearson released their remake as a single. It became their last Hot 100 hit, peaking at number fifty-six.

Cher

In 1996, Cher released her remake as the fourth official European single from her thirtieth album It's a Man's World. It made number twenty six in the UK Singles Chart

Keane

In 2004 the british group Keane recorded a special version of this song. Unlike the original version, Tim Rice-Oxley, pianist and composer of Keane, changed the guitar for piano. He also takes the lead vocals in the second chorus, like the original version. The single was selected in summer 2004 by readers of the NME and first released as an only download single in September 2004. The song was given for download to the War Child foundation website and 1000 vinyl copies given as a gift to some fans of Keane, who had supported and helped the band. The numbered copies included each a handwritten note by Tim Rice-Oxley, composer of the band and signed by the other two members,thanking them for their support.

Other notable artists who recorded this song include Long John Baldry, Clarence Clemons, Neil Diamond, David Essex, The Ides of March, The Lettermen,and Robson and Jerome.

Charts

Cher Version
Chart (1996)Peak
position
Latvia4
UK26
world wide sales300.000

Tracklist

Cher Version#The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore (Trevor Horn Remix) #Not Enough Love in the World (Sam Ward Remix) #Paradise Is Here

Keane Version#The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore#Your Eyes Open (Mo Mental Remix)



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