The Sun Rising (song)

"The Sun Rising" is a hit single by UK band The Beloved. It was their first top 40 hit in the UK, peaking at #26 in the UK Singles Chart in November 1989. "The Sun Rising" appears on their top 20 album Happiness. The song was re-released in 1997 and reached #31 in the UK.

For other uses, see The Sun Rising (disambiguation).
"The Sun Rising"
Single by The Beloved
from the album Happiness
B-side"The Sun Rising (Eurovisionary)"
Released14 October 1989
Recorded1988 - 89
Genre
Length4:59
LabelWEA
Songwriter(s)Jon Marsh, Steve Waddington
Producer(s)Martyn Phillips
The Beloved singles chronology
"Your Love Takes Me Higher"
(1989)		 "The Sun Rising"
(1989)		 "Hello"
(1990)
Music video
"The Sun Rising" on YouTube

Sample

The female vocal sample in "The Sun Rising" is from a song titled "O Euchari", sung by Emily Van Evera on the album "A Feather On The Breath Of God". The sample was not credited on the release of "The Sun Rising" single. An out of court settlement was reached between WEA and the "Gothic Voices" record label Hyperion Records for this omission.

Critical reception

Jon O'Brien from AllMusic described the song as "gorgeous", adding that it "first introduced us to the seductive whispering tones of frontman Jon Marsh and their unique fusion of Balearic beats and ethereal acid-house synths."[1] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Former U.K. club smash is given a deep, ambient house redressing that swirls, surrounds, and ultimately envelops the listener. Singer Jon Marsh's low-whisper vocals are a perfect complement."[2] Music & Media commented, "Home meets early 70s Temptations. A haunting melody and an insistent rhythm."[3] They also called it "excellent new age/house".[4]

Usage in media

In 1990, the song was used in a commercial for the breakfast cereal Alpen.

In 2020, the song was used in an advert for online clothing store Kaleidoscope.

Track listings
7" single
  1. "The Sun Rising" — 4:59
  2. "The Sun Rising" (Eurovisionary) — 3:37
12" single
  1. "The Sun Rising" — 4:59
  2. "The Sun Rising" (Gentle Night) — 2:47
  3. "The Sun Rising" (Eurovisionary) — 5:09
  4. "The Sun Rising" (Deeply Satisfying) — 5:31
12" remix single
  1. "The Sun Rising" (Il Sole Sorge) — 4:51
  2. "The Sun Rising" (Intensità) — 4:49
  3. "The Sun Rising" (Danny's "Love Is..." Remix) — 4:29
  4. "The Sun Rising" (Son Of The Rising House) — 5:20
CD mini
  1. "The Sun Rising" — 4:59
  2. "The Sun Rising" (Eurovisionary) — 3:37
  3. "The Sun Rising" (Adam & Eve's House Of The Rising Sun) — 5:16
  4. "The Sun Rising" (Gentle Night) — 2:47

Charts
Chart (1989) Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[5] 69
Ireland (IRMA) [6] 28
UK Singles (Official Chart Company)[7] 26
Chart (1997) Peak
position
UK Singles (Official Chart Company)[8] 31

References
  1. O'Brien, Jon. "The Beloved – Sweet Harmony: The Very Best of the Beloved". AllMusic. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  2. Flick, Larry (13 October 1990). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 79. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  3. "Previews: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 28 October 1989. p. 24. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  4. "Previews: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 3 February 1990. p. 16. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  5. "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. 18 November 1989. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  6. "The Irish Charts - All There Is To Know: The Sun Rising". irishcharts.ie. IRMA. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  7. UK Singles Chart OfficialCharts.com (Retrieved March 14, 2012)
  8. UK Singles Chart Official Charts Company (Retrieved March 14, 2012)
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