About The Song
“Sunshine on My Shoulders” is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter John Denver, co-written with his then-wife Annie Martell. It appeared on his 1971 album Poems, Prayers & Promises. Released as a single in 1973, it reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1974, showcasing its immense popularity.
The song’s chorus expresses the warmth and joy the sun brings, while also acknowledging its power to evoke emotion, as stated by John Denver. Denver wrote the song during an early spring day in Minnesota, inspired by the rain and his anticipation for spending time outdoors in the sunshine.