"Roy Ayers: A Musical Perfectionist." Skip to main content Hello, Sign in. Maxwell, Michele. The rest of the album contains Ayers classics such as the burning percussive funk of "It Ain't AYour Sign It's Your Mind," the spacey cosmic soul of "the Third Eye," the bumping rubbery disco in "People and the World," and the two horn-scorched closers "Tongue Power," and "Lonesome Cowboy. [23], Pharrell Williams cites Roy Ayers as one of his key musical heroes. He grew up in a musical family, where his father played trombone and his mother played piano. The first released several LPs, including Sylvia Striplin's, while the second folded after a few singles. It peaked at number 51 on the Billboard 200 chart. 1. Everybody Loves the Sunshine is a studio album by Roy Ayers released under the Roy Ayers Ubiquity umbrella. The Commercial Appeal Jan. 1, 2004: G30. "Jazz Review Roy Ayers: Jazz with a Soul Vibe." Roy Ayers hosts the fictitious radio station "Fusion FM" in Grand Theft Auto IV (2008). [2] He is a key figure in the acid jazz movement,[3] and has been dubbed "The Godfather of Neo Soul". He later moved from a jazz-funk sound to R&B, as seen on Mystic Voyage, which featured the songs "Evolution" and the underground disco hit "Brother Green (The Disco King)", as well as the title track from his 1976 album Everybody Loves the Sunshine. [7] and also collaborated with Rick James for an album and is quoted to have been a very close friend of his.[19]. Print. Siobhan, Kane. Ayers has played his live act for millions of people across the globe, including Japan, Australia, England and other parts of Europe. 5:51 PREVIEW Black and Mild ... Everybody Loves the Sunshine. : 2. Print. "No Wonder Everyone Wants to Sample the Great Vibes of Roy Ayers: Ayers Is Pivotal in Funk and Jazz, and Has Stories of Working with Fela Kuti and Rick James." Courier January 1, 2008: W.11. Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer, vibraphone player, and music producer. Richens, Mark. Song information for Everybody Loves the Sunshine - Roy Ayers on AllMusic $19.98. The title song has become a classic though it's by far not the only cause for joy. In 2015, he appeared on Tyler, The Creator's album Cherry Bomb on the track "Find Your Wings". 16. 6:05 PREVIEW Boss Guitar. Shuler, Deardra. The area of Los Angeles that Ayers grew up in, South Park (later known as South Central) was at the center of the Southern California Black music scene. The opener for instance, Hey Uh, sets the stage with an almost instrumental using only one, but one very effective vocal hook which draws you in to what reminds me of the West Coast funksters War. Everybody Loves The Sunshine: Popular Songs for a Sunny Day by Various Artists, released 08 July 2017 1. 2:29 PREVIEW Montara. During the 2000s and 2010s, Ayers ventured into house music, collaborating with such stalwarts of the genre as Masters at Work and Kerri Chandler. It evokes that feeling of sweltering concrete in Brooklyn where the only relief is the local fire hydrant. - Everybody Loves The Sunshine - Amazon.com Music Skip to main content ... # 1 Best Seller in West Coast Rap. Everybody loves the sunshine Sunshine, everybody loves the sunshine Sunshine, folks get down in the sunshine Sunshine, folks get 'round in the sunshine Like Ra yielding his mighty staff, Roy Ayers dots the third eye with one swing of his mallet. [1] Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-funk. "Roy Ayers: Man of the Mallet and the Moment." [14] In 1980, Phonodisk released Music of Many Colors in Nigeria, featuring one side led by Ayers' group and the other led by Africa '70.[7][15]. It was released through Polydor Records in 1976. OVERVIEW. In 1993, he appeared on the record Guru's Jazzmatazz Vol.1 featuring on the vibraphone in the song "Take a Look (At Yourself)" and the following year appeared on the Red Hot Organization's compilation album Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool. Connect to Apple Music to play songs in full within Shazam. Store: 314-675-8675 Customer service: 314-722-1750 Massimo, Rick. Features Song Lyrics for Roy Ayers's My Songs: 40 Feel Good Anthems album. Fordham, John. Print. Print. [7][8] At the age of five, he was given his first pair of vibraphone mallets by Lionel Hampton. In the late-1970s, Ayers toured in Nigeria for six weeks with Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, one of the African continent's most recognizable musicians. PREVIEW Husky Brusky. Watch the video for Everybody Loves The Sunshine from Incognito's bees + things + flowers for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Mitter, Siddartha. Roy would likely have been exposed to music as it not only emanated from the many nightclubs and bars in the area, but also poured out of many of the homes where the musicians who kept the scene alive lived in and around Central. Butler, Kate. Share. Everybody Loves the Sunshine by Seu Jorge and Almaz (2010) Soul / Funk / Disco Verified Facts and Stories Do you know an interesting fact or story about this track? Searching #6. Everybody Loves the Sunshine by Roy Ayers Ubiquity (1976) Soul / Funk / Disco. "Warm Vibes Flow in the Sunshine of Roy Ayers." Vinyl. Ayers was responsible for the highly regarded soundtrack to Jack Hill's 1973 blaxploitation film Coffy, which starred Pam Grier. "STILL UBIQUITOUS ; WITH HIS JAZZY SOUL AND WONDERFUL VIBES, '70S STAR ROY AYERS IS MUCH IN DEMAND." “Shine” is built around Roy Ayers Ubiquity’s frequently sampled 1976 song, “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” which has previously been flipped by artists like 2Pac, Mary J. Blige, and Dr. Dre. The Indianapolis Recorder January 1, 1980: 10. ". Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Everybody Loves the Sunshine [Atom] - Roy Ayers on AllMusic - 2004 - The story goes that Lionel Hampton gave a… “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” is a 1976 song by Roy Ayers and his band Roy Ayers Ubiquity. [12], In the early-1970s, Roy Ayers started his own band called Roy Ayers Ubiquity, a name he chose because ubiquity means a state of being everywhere at the same time.[13]. [25], For the U.S. Representative from Montana, see. Everybody Loves The Sunshine is a good example of that. The Providence Journal January 1, 2005: F.23. In late 1979, Ayers scored his only top ten single on Billboard's Hot Disco/Dance chart with "Don't Stop The Feeling", which was also the leadoff single from his 1980 album No Stranger to Love, whose title track was sampled in Jill Scott's 2001 song "Watching Me" from her debut album Who Is Jill Scott? 169.8K 2,831. more tracks from the album Mahogany Vibe #2. Print. "The Sound of Music – Roy Ayers Has That Jazz Vibe Going:." [16], Ayers is known for helping to popularize feel good music in the 1970s, stating that "I like that happy feeling all of the time, so that ingredient is still there. Shuler, Deardra. Print. The Kids From The Brady Bunch - It's a Sunshine Day 4. [20], He has also worked in collaborations with soul songstress Erykah Badu and other artists on his 2004 album Mahogany Vibes.[21]. New York Beacon Jan. 1, 1995: 27. Roy Ayers (September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. Print. In 1977, Ayers produced an album by the group RAMP, Come into Knowledge. [5] At one time, he was said to have more sampled hits by rappers than any other artist.[6]. That fall, he had his biggest hit with "Running Away". Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer, vibraphone player, and music producer. Print. Facts and Stories. Run DMC. Everybody Loves the Sunshine (1976) by Roy Ayers Ubiquity Producer credit: Roy Ayers was sampled in My Life by Dr. Dre (2005) "An Open Letter from Roy Ayers." The Independents - Arise and Shine 3. While it might not have slammed the charts like Wild Cherry 's "Play That Funky Music," it's still a revered classic. "Roy Ayers: [Final 5 Edition]." Vinyl. Pensacola News Journal January 1, 2006: B.1. It evokes that feeling of sweltering concrete in Brooklyn where the only relief is the local fire hydrant. Includes Album Cover, Release Year, and User Reviews. "Jazz Great Roy Ayers to Perform at PJC." Jam-Master Jay. Muhammad, Larry. Ratner, Jonathan. 4. 2. American Red Star January 1, 1998: B.9. Print. Entirely sung by a choir repeating the same lines throughout, the rhythm section rolls along with a perfectly looped laid-back groove. Account & Lists Sign in Account & Lists Returns & Orders. 3. "Roy Ayers Still Has Right Vibes." Lyrics to Everybody Loves the Sunshine by Roy Ayers from the Mahogany Vibe album - including song video, artist biography, translations and more! Allen can be heard talking to his daughter on the track "Intro/The River Niger". Hyde Park Citizen Jan. 1, 2000: 24. [22], A documentary the Roy Ayers Project featuring Ayers and a number hip hop producers who have sampled his music and other people who have been influenced by him and his music has been in development for a number of years. Jackson, Nate. The single was released in July 1988 by Arista Records. Roy Ayers song lyrics collection. There is no strumming pattern for this song yet. Roy Ayers - Everybody Loves The Sunshine - Amazon.com Music. Print. Irish Times January 1, 2014: 13. "COLLECTION OF UNRELEASED RECORDINGS FROM AYERS PROVES HIS VIBE MASTERY." "Fela Anikulapo Kuti* And Roy Ayers - Music Of Many Colours", "Father of fusion Roy Ayers connects with the stars on latest album", "Tyler, The Creator Interview w/ Bootleg Kev 'Fuck Target', Bruce Jenner, & More", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roy_Ayers&oldid=1009102372, Short description is different from Wikidata, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 26 February 2021, at 18:52. In 2016, Pitchfork placed the title track at number 72 on the "200 Best Songs of the 1970s" list.