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The Sundays — Summertime
Album: Static & Silence
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Some people wind up
With the one that they adore
In a heart-shaped hotel room
It's what a heart is for
The bubble floats so madly
Will it stay sky-high?
Hello partner, kiss your name bye-bye
Ooh sometimes

Romantic Piscean seeks angel in disguise
Chinese-speaking girlfriend, big brown eyes
Liverpudlian lady, sophisticated male
Hello partner, tell me love can't fail

And it's you and me in the summertime
We'll be hand-in-hand down in the park
With a squeeze and a sigh
And that twinkle in your eye
And all the sunshine banishes the dark...

Some people wind up
With the one that they abhor
In a distant hell-hole room
This third World War
But all I see is films where a colourless despair
Meant angry young men with immaculate hair
Ooh sometimes

"Get up" a voice inside says
"There's no time for looking down
Only a Pound a word
And you're talking to the town"
And how do you coin the phrase though
That will set your soul apart
Just to touch a lonely heart

And it's you and me in the summertime
We'll be hand-in-hand down in the park...
With a squeeze and a sigh
And the twinkle in your eye
And all the sunshine banishes the dark...

And it's you I need in the summertime
As I turn my white skin red...
Two peas from the same pod, yes we are
Or have I read too much fiction?
Is this how it happens...?

How does it happen?
How does it happen?
How does it happen?
Is this how it happens?

(Now, right now)
Comments (86)add comment
feels a bit cheesy and yet i like it
Posted 4 months ago by wanderinglevel    [ Reply ]
lovely lyrical, so intelligent, intellectual, like the girl you never won.
Posted 7 months ago by Pazu    [ Reply ]
Lovely firm punchy recording, especially the bass and the chorus is enchantingly childish. Liverpudlian ladies are highly recommended too!
Posted 11 months ago by Devaplan    [ Reply ]
Why sing as a spoiled child?
Posted 1 year ago by erwinphoto    [ Reply ]
I really miss these guys.  Wish they'd come back and make some great music again!
Posted 1 year ago by daveysprocket    [ Reply ]
Love The Sundays... Great pop sounds!
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Iā€™m envisioning a fish out of water love story set in late 90s UK with the Sundays as the main soundtrack. Now I just gotta write it.
Posted 2 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
Goosebumps - what vocals! šŸ‘Œ
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
Very cute vocal
Posted 2 years ago by Internazionale    [ Reply ]
Surely one of the most cherished songs in my collection from this astounding and always fresh-sounding band! I love The SUNDAYS
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 WhiteWater wrote:

And yet, the far side of the Moon is not dark...

https://media.giphy.com/media/8mdcLngfulQCA/giphy.gif




2 different things... far side of the moon and the dark side... the far side is always the far side...the one that doesn't face the earth...sometimes we can see the dark side of the moon.
Posted 3 years ago by rbrise    [ Reply ]
Something about The Sundays brings out the Melancholy in me every time.
In the very best way.
Posted 3 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
Great songwriting
Posted 3 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Great band, one of my favourite voices.
Posted 4 years ago by carntsleep    [ Reply ]
wish this band would rise up from the ashes
Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
 Zeito wrote:
My mom bought me this cd because she saw a cute girl at Tower buying it...
 
OK, that is the cutest thing I've heard so far today. Love it. If not exactly the song. 
Posted 5 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
 donnyballgame wrote:

the summer the? :)

 
Love the Simpsons reference!  Good work!
Posted 5 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
 donnyballgame wrote:

the summer the? :)

 
I got it. Side Show Bob.
Posted 5 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
infectious pop sometimes hits the spot
Posted 6 years ago by fredGarvin    [ Reply ]
 df1489 wrote:
Harriet Wheeler...She's just phenominal.....

 
Phenomenal, even. Love her.
Posted 6 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Bow-wow-wow-wow, wa-wa-wa-wa - nice start, shame it gets a bit tedious once the vocals kick in. 4 from the not quite somnolent Nottingham jury.

 
damn if I'm not agreeing w/ fredriley on this one ;-)

I want to rate an 8 at first cause it starts off great, then my elation deflates and my rating drops towards the floor and I re-rate a mere four.  Average that out and final rating = 6 from the Seeking Summertime in Seattle section!!


Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 orthomd wrote:
this album cover reminds me of the fact that the earth and moon revolve in synchrony such that we never see the other side of the moon.....thus the dark side of the moon.....

 
And yet, the far side of the Moon is not dark...

https://media.giphy.com/media/8mdcLngfulQCA/giphy.gif


Posted 6 years ago by WhiteWater    [ Reply ]
 pugifat wrote:
die summer die!  ...I live in Houston :(
 
the summer the? :)

Posted 13 years ago by donnyballgame    [ Reply ]
Bow-wow-wow-wow, wa-wa-wa-wa - nice start, shame it gets a bit tedious once the vocals kick in. 4 from the not quite somnolent Nottingham jury.
Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 Zeito wrote:
My mom bought me this cd because she saw a cute girl at Tower buying it...
 
Moms are funny that way.  Thoughtful of her.

Posted 14 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Good tune.
Posted 14 years ago by NigelTufnel    [ Reply ]
Yeah, The Sundays!
Posted 14 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
My mom bought me this cd because she saw a cute girl at Tower buying it...
Posted 14 years ago by Zeito    [ Reply ]
Harriet Wheeler
Posted 15 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
die summer die!  ...I live in Houston :(
Posted 15 years ago by pugifat    [ Reply ]
When does summer end?   Around September 22nd.   {#Crowded}
Posted 15 years ago by marcucho    [ Reply ]
Is this a summer theme in honor of the season's close?  It is autumn equinox today, after all.  If so, here's hoping for Summer's Caldroun -> Grass by XTC next!
Posted 15 years ago by window    [ Reply ]
Ahhh, Summertime on the Vineyard!
Posted 15 years ago by jeffreygoupil    [ Reply ]
this album cover reminds me of the fact that the earth and moon revolve in synchrony such that we never see the other side of the moon.....thus the dark side of the moon.....
Posted 15 years ago by orthomd    [ Reply ]
Harriet Wheeler...She's just phenominal.....
Posted 15 years ago by df1489    [ Reply ]
Wish these guys would start recording again.  Love their stuff!!
Posted 15 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
Luv'n the "Summer" theme songs.....and with the temps reaching into the upper 90's even here near Paradise, it is very appropo! {#Daisy}
Posted 15 years ago by kittyhawk    [ Reply ]
Wow, cool blast from the past!
Posted 15 years ago by jimmunn    [ Reply ]
 Boston_Ed wrote:
Perfect for a Friday afternoon!
 
and sunday afternoon too yeahhhhh !!!!!

Posted 15 years ago by echowebpr    [ Reply ]
Sundays - Summertime
Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
Chuck Prophet - Summertime Thing

sensing a vibe here.....
if only the weather here in London, ON would get it too! 
Posted 15 years ago by SirLars    [ Reply ]

really great - nice and loud!!!   {#Bananasplit}


Posted 15 years ago by suebee3    [ Reply ]
Perfect for a Friday afternoon!
Posted 15 years ago by Boston_Ed    [ Reply ]

YAY!!!! {#Dancingbanana}


Posted 15 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
Love it!

Great tune for signing off here at work tonight.
Posted 16 years ago by Zamoeba    [ Reply ]
Wow - This song has sure stood up over time!
Posted 16 years ago by shmuelman    [ Reply ]
justin_thyme wrote:
Aloha Justin....I diffinately agree reminds me of your be u tee ful island...was there in the 60's.. back then..about the same time Mcdonald's took over...lol
Posted 16 years ago by cattail321    [ Reply ]
Everything they do is non-cheese filled joy. I usually can't stand extreme soprano lead singers, but my sakes if Harriet doesn't pull it off perfectley everytime.
Posted 16 years ago by goldberry    [ Reply ]
lowelltr wrote:
GOD - I always have, and always will, LOVE THIS SONG! Makes me want to dance! And, Harriet's lovely voice is ALWAYS perfect.
Posted 16 years ago by justin_thyme    [ Reply ]
shuttlecr wrote:
What a small world it is getting to be...
it's making the moon look really big.
Posted 16 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
shuttlecr wrote:
What a small world it is getting to be...
But I still wouldn't want to paint it. Thank you, I'll be here all week...
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
RobK wrote:
How cool is that. A little band from the UK being played by a little radio station in Northern California and it all comes together for a girl listening in...Estonia. Somebody pinch me.
What a small world it is getting to be...
Posted 16 years ago by shuttlecr    [ Reply ]
It has been said that the Sunday's songs sound like Wheeler's singing is making love to Gavurin's guitar playing. I've listened for this and it appears to be the truth. We havn't heard much recently since as they are currently caught up raising their kids! One of the all time great underrated bands of the 90s. They never made a bad album. They never made a bad song. They have few musical peers.

Posted 17 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
...wow - last comment june eighteenth?..barely eeking in season this year...
Posted 17 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
"excuse me miss, where are the men's socks?"
Posted 17 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
RobK wrote:
How cool is that. A little band from the UK being played by a little radio station in Northern California and it all comes together for a girl listening in...Estonia. Somebody pinch me. Oh and by the way, I loved every album by the Sundays and listened to them non stop through the early 90's. They went before their time. Great vocals by the adorable Harriet, great guitars by Dave and a solid rythym section to go along with it all. Loved 'em.
Yeah, it is wonderful Rob. This tune is so summer. Even if it is really spring. Love RP a lot! Thanks.
Posted 17 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
weak K-Mart music FEELS GOOD TO SAVE MONEY
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
GOD - I always have, and always will, LOVE THIS SONG! Makes me want to dance! And, Harriet's lovely voice is ALWAYS perfect.
Posted 17 years ago by lowelltr    [ Reply ]
n4ku wrote:
We heard this in a Target commercial a few nights ago.
Yeah, and remember how I said "At least Target uses original music for their commercials...or at least I think so." Guess I was wrong.
Posted 18 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
It may pale to most everything on Blind and the "3 R's", but it's hard not to enjoy listening to lovely Harriet sing away.
Posted 18 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
We heard this in a Target commercial a few nights ago.
Posted 18 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
...this song is bright!... S.
Posted 18 years ago by Sean-E-Sean    [ Reply ]
Kerly wrote:
Incredible RP made my morning. Sundays are on with their oh so lovely track "Summertime" :))) And if to mention this small fact that this is wonderful summertime at the moment, then I just can't ask for more. Solid 10.
How cool is that. A little band from the UK being played by a little radio station in Northern California and it all comes together for a girl listening in...Estonia. Somebody pinch me. Oh and by the way, I loved every album by the Sundays and listened to them non stop through the early 90's. They went before their time. Great vocals by the adorable Harriet, great guitars by Dave and a solid rythym section to go along with it all. Loved 'em.
Posted 18 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
So far I've liked the last 8 tracks that I've heard this morning! Nice work :)
Posted 18 years ago by newyorkone    [ Reply ]
I love The Sundays and I love this song. I discovered them on MTV's 120 Minutes many, many moons ago and I was like, "Man, that lead singer is hot! She's a babe!" I bought there album Blind and have been in love with them ever since! Thanks RP!
Posted 18 years ago by Rainman1975    [ Reply ]
Incredible RP made my morning. Sundays are on with their oh so lovely track "Summertime" :))) And if to mention this small fact that this is wonderful summertime at the moment, then I just can't ask for more. Solid 10.
Posted 18 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
liser wrote:
help!! can anyone hear this song this morning, or is everyone else getting an endless loop of "Choctaw something or other"?
haha, what? no idea what you're talking about, all I heard were the Sundays singing their song. :)
Posted 18 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
help!! can anyone hear this song this morning, or is everyone else getting an endless loop of "Choctaw something or other"?
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
skindy wrote:
Maybe I'm just dense today, but what's "ut?" Chiming in with everyone else here: I adore this song, and everything I've ever heard by the Sundays. Thank you Chris D. for putting a whole album onto cassette for me back in the 90s... it was my introduction to this band, and I'm so grateful!
Thought that might perplex a few folks, if not all of them It's from a Jetsons show where Judy is in love with some guy and says he's "the utmost!" Their robot maid recounts this to someone and says something like, "Judy says he's the most ut!" Guess you had to be there, but it's stuck with me for 30 years.
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Dave_Mack wrote:
I came to say the same same thing too. Put some real trumpets in there and you've got a hit, instead of a semi-cheesy bit of electronica. Harriet Wheeler is the most ut, I'd have to say.
Maybe I'm just dense today, but what's "ut?" Chiming in with everyone else here: I adore this song, and everything I've ever heard by the Sundays. Thank you Chris D. for putting a whole album onto cassette for me back in the 90s... it was my introduction to this band, and I'm so grateful!
Posted 18 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
Darlington wrote:
Funny, I was thinking the same thing. I really like The Sundays, and this song, but the synthesizers are a little bothersome...
I came to say the same same thing too. Put some real trumpets in there and you've got a hit, instead of a semi-cheesy bit of electronica. Harriet Wheeler is the most ut, I'd have to say.
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
I have loved this song since high school....so fantastic. This entire album...and I echo a previous sentiment: Please, put this into rotation more!!! So fun and happy!
Posted 18 years ago by JTRox8    [ Reply ]
Like this tune and the Sundays, too. Too bad they are no more.
Posted 19 years ago by foppy-knight    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
i always loved this song. don't recall the synthesized instrumentation being quite so "present" before, but maybe that was just amid the orchestral wash of the 80s...
Funny, I was thinking the same thing. I really like The Sundays, and this song, but the synthesizers are a little bothersome...
Posted 19 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Fun! Fun ! Fun!!! :sunny.gif: :sunny.gif: :sunny.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by rthielen    [ Reply ]
what a voice!!!
Posted 19 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
beautiful tune... Sundays always fit my mellow, grounded, reflective moods... or bring them on.
Posted 19 years ago by cjg    [ Reply ]
i always loved this song. don't recall the synthesized instrumentation being quite so "present" before, but maybe that was just amid the orchestral wash of the 80s...
Posted 19 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
akstephens wrote:
I miss the Sundays........
Join the club. Guess what day we meet... ;-) Is it wrong to love a band? I mean, really love a band? Ahem, excellent tune.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
I miss the Sundays........
Posted 19 years ago by akstephens    [ Reply ]
I dunno why, but this song makes me shake my booty. This whole album should be on RP, there's not a bad track on it.
Posted 19 years ago by amb599    [ Reply ]
Slow in rotation. Please play this more often.
Posted 19 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
Great fun. Harriet Wheeler's voice is exquisite.
Posted 19 years ago by jakeinprogress    [ Reply ]
Love the Sundays!
Posted 21 years ago by Mot    [ Reply ]
I've not heard this one before, but I do love the Sundays. Loved Reading, Writing, and 'Rithmatic. Good to hear them again
Posted 21 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
lily34 wrote:
its about time this song is on RP. fabulous. grabs me from the first notes and holds me through to the last. i just love it....odd for me since normally i prefer male vocalists. this reminds me of the summer i spent in chicago, when i turned 30, when this came out. good times.
Ditto!
Posted 21 years ago by ezzyme    [ Reply ]
its about time this song is on RP. fabulous. grabs me from the first notes and holds me through to the last. i just love it....odd for me since normally i prefer male vocalists. this reminds me of the summer i spent in chicago, when i turned 30, when this came out. good times.
Posted 21 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]