Norman Blake - You Are My Sunshine Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song 'You Are My Sunshine'?

   The song 'You Are My Sunshine' was originally written by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell. However, some historians claim that Paul Rice actually wrote the tune and sold it to Davis.

2. When was the song 'You Are My Sunshine' first recorded?

   The song 'You Are My Sunshine' was first recorded in 1940 by Jimmie Davis and his guitar player Charles Mitchell, a year after both the Pine Ridge Boys and the Rice Brothers Gang introduced it.

3. Has 'You Are My Sunshine' ever entered the UK singles chart?

   Yes, 'You Are My Sunshine' entered the UK singles chart for the first time in 2020 when British choirmaster Gareth Malone released a choral version featuring over 11,000 voices. The song debuted at #57, with all profits donated to NHS Charities Together.

4. What famous TV show featured 'You Are My Sunshine' in one of its episodes?

   'You Are My Sunshine' was featured in the 'It Was a Good Life' episode of The Twilight Zone. It was sung by a neighbor before a supernatural boy changes the neighbor into a jack-in-the-box and buries him in a cornfield.

5. Which notable artists have had a hit with 'You Are My Sunshine'?

   Bing Crosby was the first to have a hit with 'You Are My Sunshine,' reaching #20 in the US in 1941. The song has since been covered by numerous artists including Norman Blake, whose version was included in the 2000 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' soundtrack.

6. Did 'You Are My Sunshine' play any role during the COVID-19 pandemic?

   Yes, during the coronavirus lockdown, British choirmaster Gareth Malone orchestrated a version of 'You Are My Sunshine' featuring over 11,000 voices from across the UK as part of the Great British Home Chorus. The initiative brought people together in song despite being stuck at home.