https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue1v0o9_hJM

With the spring season in the air, I figured I give us an oldie but goodie that fills my soul with good vibes. The song might be familiar to some who are versed within 90’s R & B, or to someone who watched the early seasons of FX’s “Snowfall”, but this funky slow melody by Roy Ayers has been a staple in music for a long time since its 1976 release.  This song has been referenced in Movies as well. Used as inspiration, “Everybody loves the sunshine” is from a generation dealing with oppression and hate but these synths and easy lyrics make for an easy listen of positivity in a time of strife. The song has a slow tempo which gives the background vocals and Roy Ayers a better gain for the vibrato of the song. Lyrics like “Just bees and things and flowers” as its bridge gives you a sight into how simple but vivid this song is. Other parts of this song have been included in recent music history and which has made it easy for Ayers to not lose the impact of their song throughout the years.

The intro has been used as a sample in other works too. for example “My Life” By Mary J Blige:

Also pop references within tv and film:

And Finally, A Recent Performance By Roy Ayers Circa 2019