Jan 02 2009
Sunshine Days: ’60s Pop Classics
Twelve years ago, the California-based record label Varèse Sarabande released Sunshine Days: 60s Pop Classics, a five-volume CD series. It is, to date, one of the most comprehensive collections of sunshine pop songs. Consider it a must-have! Released and sold individually, each CD contains 14 to 16 tracks. The first volume features 14 sun-drenched tunes – all upbeat, pop-oriented, and clearly reflective of the mood that defines the genre. Some were Top 40 hits (like Spanky & Our Gang’s “Sunday Will Never Be the Same” and Tommy James & the Shondells’ “Crystal Blue Persuasion”) while others are not so recognizable (The Arbors’ “A Symphony for Susan” and “Another Time” by Sagittarius.) There is no chronological order to track listings, so you can purchase any volume to start your collection. You can also download specific tracks from this series, if you’re a big fan of iTunes and iPod or other media players. Check out Amazon, 7Digital, or Napster for downloading individual songs. Want to try before you buy? Last.fm lets you listen to full tracks before purchasing downloads.
