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Bright Bright Sunlight
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A Ray Bertram & Tony Atkinson collaborative production
ray wendell wendell ray bertram ray bertram bertram a tourist in the land of reason
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Just me. Just songs.
I was born with an undiagnosable brain dysfunction, having seizures, and with blue skin dur to oxygen deprivation. I would spend much of my youth on strong, mind-altering medication, I would ultimately end up being declared fully disabled on psychiatric grounds, and I've had to be committed to five different psychiatric facilities in three different states. These days, the primary thrust of my overall creative efforts is the advocacy work that I seek to do for the mentally ill and the mentally disabled. These are my songs.
Song Info
Charts
Peak #199
Peak in subgenre #89
Author
Bertram/Atkinson
Rights
(c) 2009 W. Ray Bertram, Tony Atkinson
Uploaded
September 20, 2012
Track Files
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MP3 3.2 MB 128 kbps 3:32
Story behind the song
Bright Bright Sunlight is a special piece in its own way. Most people that have been following my work know that I have a mess of children lol We also live waaaaay out in the country. Back in 2009, there was this one point in our daily morning drive, right as we cross the Arkansas River, where the time of day we were traveling, the direction we were facing, and the upward angle of the bridge pointed us directly at the bright morning sun for about 15 seconds or so…and every day my daughter smiled, covered her eyes, and said, “Bright bright sunlight!” I wanted to use that phrase as the base for a thematic lyrical vehicle for a looong time and one day it finally came together in my head. I shared it with my good friend Irish songwriter/musician/producer Tony Atkinson and he was happy to produce it for me…and my daughter and I have thoroughly enjoyed it and we’re very happy to be sharing it with you here. On another note, my daughter (now 8 years old and in the 3rd grade), after hearing the song for the first time looked up at me, smiled, and said, “Okay daddy, I’m ready to write another song now…”
Lyrics
Bright Bright Sunlight Verse 1: Bright bright sunlight On a clear blue sky Just layin’ here with you Feelin’ the heat rise I love to hear you laugh You like it when I sing It’s a perfect day For a little country fling Chorus: Bright bright sunlight Sparkles in your eyes Bright bright sunlight Lighting up your smiles Layin’ here with you Makes everything all right Everything’s all right In the bright sunlight Verse 2: On a soft blanket laying On green green grass Not movin’ too slow ...Not takin’ it to fast You get real close? ?close enough to kiss Light in your eyes Sunbeams on your lips Chorus: Bright bright sunlight Sparkles in your eyes Bright bright sunlight Lighting up your smiles Layin’ here with you Makes everything all right Everything’s all right In the bright sunlight Chorus: Bright bright sunlight Sparkles in your eyes Bright bright sunlight Lighting up your smiles Layin’ here with you Makes everything all right Everything’s all right In the bright sunlight Lyrics: Ray Bertram, Tony Atkinson Vocals/Instrumentals/Production: Tony Atkinson Bright Bright Sunlight (c) 2009 W. Ray Bertram, Tony Atkinson
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