Introduction:
“I Don’t Care If the Sun Don’t Shine” is a popular song written by Mack David. Originally penned for the Disney animated feature Cinderella, it was ultimately not included in the film. The song found success with Patti Page’s 1950 rendition, which became her first Top 10 hit, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard chart.
Elvis Presley recorded the song in mid-September 1954 at Sun Records in Memphis.Released on September 25, 1954, as the B-side to “Good Rocking Tonight,” it marked one of his earliest commercial recordings.This period was crucial in Presley’s career, as he was beginning to blend country, rhythm and blues, and gospel influences into his unique rockabilly style.
Although “I Don’t Care If the Sun Don’t Shine” did not achieve significant commercial success as a single, it was later included in the 1976 compilation album The Sun Sessions. This album features many of Presley’s early recordings and has been lauded for its historical significance in the development of rock and roll.
The song has also been covered by other artists, including Dean Martin, who recorded it in 1950. Additionally, the Patti Page version was featured in the film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
Overall, “I Don’t Care If the Sun Don’t Shine” stands as a testament to the early days of rock and roll, highlighting the genre’s roots and the collaborative efforts of songwriters and performers in the 1950s.
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Lyrics:
“I Don’t Care If The Sun Don’t Shine”
Well, I don’t care if the sun don’t shine.
I get my lovin’ in the evening time
When I’m with my baby.Well, it ain’t no fun with the sun around.
I get going when the sun goes down
And I’m with my baby.Well, that’s when we’re gonna kiss and kiss
and kiss and kiss,
And we’re gonna kiss some more.
Who cares how many times we kiss,
‘Cause at a time like this, who keeps score?Well, I don’t care if the sun don’t shine
I get my loving in the evening time
When I meet my baby.And it don’t matter if it’s sleet or snow,
The drive-in’s cozy when the lights are low
And I’m with my baby.Makes no difference if the rain comes down
I don’t notice when she’s around.
Oh boy, what a baby.Well, that’s when we’re gonna kiss and kiss
and kiss and kiss
and
We’re gonna kiss some more.
Well, one kiss from my baby doll
Makes me hot…
More more more more.Well, I don’t care if the sun don’t shine
I get my loving in the evening time
When I’m with my baby.Well, that’s when we’re gonna kiss and kiss
and kiss and kiss
and
We’re gonna kiss some more.
Well, one kiss from my baby doll
Makes me hot…
More more more more.Well, I don’t care if the sun don’t shine
I get my loving in the evening time
When I’m with my baby.