Format Digital Download Genre Pop-Dance | Recorded 2012 Label Demon Music Group | |
Length 3:59 (original version)
3:01 (single version) Writer(s) Belinda Carlisle, Gabe Lopez & Jane Wiedlin | ||
"Sun" is the first single released by American singer Belinda Carlisle in 15 years and is included on a new US compilation album, ICON: The Best Of and a new UK compilation album The Collection.
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Background
On March 13, 2013, following a lengthy break from releasing solo material, Carlisle announced that she would release a new single titled "Sun" and a new greatest hits compilation called "ICON: The Best of" in United States on March 19, 2013. She had been performing the song live since early 2012, including during the live recording of her "Live from Metropolis Studios" in May 2012. This was released on CD and DVD in September 2013. The song, originally written by singer-songwriter Gabe Lopez, was introduced to Carlisle by her son and was then sent to fellow Go-Go's singer Jane Wiedlin who tweaked the lyrics. Lopez, Carlisle, and Wiedlin are listed as songwriters. The song was released in the UK on 20 May 2013 by Demon Music Group and received regular airplay on BBC Radio 2, hitting the Top 40.
Video
The video was filmed during her live performance at Live from Metropolis Studios in May 2012. Carlisle released the video for "Sun" on April 1, 2013, via her VEVO account
Reviews
'Radio Creme Brulee' gave the song 4.5 out of 5, saying "Sun is hands down Belinda’s best single in over two decades" Clare Heal of 'Daily Express' said Sun is "an infectious slice of electro-pop as memorable as anything from her heyday".
Track listing
- "Sun" (3:01)