Sunny Live in Australia after 50 Years with Boney M 21st April 2026 at the Perth Astor Theatre in Western Australia.

 Boney M's 1976 version of Sunny, ten years after Bobby's original hit,

has helped make the song eternal, bringing it to the disco world and new
generations of fans 

21st April 2026 at the Perth Astor Theatre in Western Australia.



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	Live Review: Boney M featuring Maizie Williams in Perth 2026 - Sheldon Ang Media Sheldon Ang Media (Bobby Hebb cover) — Originally 1966 (Bobby Hebb); Boney M. version released 1976, from album Take the Heat Off Me. Daddy Cool — 1976, from Take .
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Setlist Perth 2026.

Sunny (Bobby Hebb cover) — Originally 1966 (Bobby Hebb); Boney M. version released 1976, from album Take the Heat Off Me.

Daddy Cool — 1976, from Take the Heat Off Me.

Hooray! Hooray! It’s a Holi-Holiday (Harry C. Browne cover) — 1979, released as a standalone single (not on a studio album).

Belfast (Gilla cover) — 1977, released as a single; later included on some editions of Love for Sale.

Ma Baker — 1977, from Love for Sale.

Malaika — 1981, released as a single (B-side to “Consuela Biaz”).

No Woman, No Cry (Bob Marley & The Wailers cover) — Boney M. version released 1976, B‑side to “Daddy Cool” single.

A.I. Chat GPT on Bobby Hebb (1938–2010) was an American R&B and soul singer, musician, and songwriter most famous for his 1966 hit single "Sunny"

WHO IS bOBBY HEBB

Bobby Hebb

(1938–2010) was an American R&B and soul singer, musician, and songwriter most famous for his 1966 hit single "Sunny". Born in Nashville to blind musicians, Hebb was a multi-instrumentalist who began his career as a child performer and eventually became one of the first Black artists to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. 

The Story Behind "Sunny"

Hebb wrote "Sunny" during one of the darkest periods of his life. In November 1963, his brother, Harold, was fatally stabbed outside a Nashville nightclub just one day after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Hebb sought to create something positive to counter his grief, later stating that his intention was simply to look for a "brighter day". 

• Chart Success: The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966.
• Cultural Impact: BMI later ranked "Sunny" as the 25th most-performed song of the 20th century. It has been covered by hundreds of legendary artists, including Frank Sinatra, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Billie Eilish. 

Career Highlights

• Touring with The Beatles: Due to the massive success of "Sunny," Hebb was selected as an opening act for The Beatles during their final U.S. tour in 1966.
• Songwriting: Beyond his own hits, Hebb co-wrote the Grammy-winning song "A Natural Man" for Lou Rawls in 1971.
• Diverse Musical Roots: Though known for soul, he was deeply rooted in country music. He played the spoons and tap-danced with Roy Acuff's Smoky Mountain Boys in the 1950s.
• Later Life: After a long hiatus from the mainstream industry, he released his first album in 35 years, That's All I Wanna Know, in 2005. 

Hebb passed away from lung cancer in Nashville on August 3, 2010, at the age of 72. 

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Thanks to Adam Oicles for this one! 1966.

Bobby "Sunny" Hebb performed with the Beatles on the final 1966 tour. Some kind person mailed us a photo of Bobby there at Suffolk Downs. I am producer of the Bobby Hebb boxed set and produced many songs for him ...

https://bobbyhebb.blogspot.com/2025/08/enhanced-photo-of-bobby-hebb-with.html he was a terrific human being. Thanks for that photo, will add to Bobby's site.

Boss Sounds release Smooth Jazz bossa nova take on "Sunny"

 Joe Viglione Reviews: 

This smooth, beautiful rendition is a gem. Released on YouTube March 28, 2026, the cover has 2,582 views as of April 20, 2026, less than a month after posting.

With 3 minutes and 44 seconds of lush music, Bobby would have been so proud of this. Here's what the band says: Welcome to Bossa Sounds! Here’s our warm bossa nova take on “Sunny” by Bobby Hebb — a timeless soul classic reimagined with smooth jazz lounge vibes, tropical elegance, and soft sunset warmth"

Elegant and delicious. Joe Viglione

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