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Ben Harper — She's Only Happy In The Sun
Album: Diamonds On the Inside
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Released: 2003
Length: 3:41
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I know you may not want to see me
On your way down from the clouds
Would you hear me if I told you
That my heart is with you now

She's only happy in the sun
She's only happy in the sun

Did you find what you were after?
The pain and the laughter brought you to your knees
But if the sun sets you free, sets you free
You'll be free indeed, Indeed

She's only happy in the sun
She's only happy in the sun

Every time I hear you laughing, I hear you laughing
It makes me cry
Like the story of life, of your life
Is hello, goodbye

Shes only happy in the sun
Shes only happy in the sun
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 prickelpit96 wrote:
lmic wrote: Harmless

        Just mute and concentrate on the cover. That helps...

So do we revise this encyclopedia entry to say Mostly harmless?
Posted 2 years ago by QuantumShaman    [ Reply ]
Can't really explain why, but hearing this today it just grabbed me and made me give it an 8 and go buy the CD on Amazon! 
Posted 3 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
Truly beautiful tune. Ben can do no wrong.
Posted 3 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
 ecorunner wrote:
Not a very good song from Ben Harper....and the album is a big let-down too. If you want to check out a great album from Ben Harper, check out Fight for your mind or Welcome to the cruel world.
 

I remember a dj making this same comment when the album first came out. And I too was a little disappointed, but the more I listened the more I liked which to me is a sign of a good album. Now it is one of my favorites from Mr Harper.
Posted 4 years ago by PaganSkier    [ Reply ]
Not his best! ....most of his other music is much better@!
Posted 4 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Nice Cover...Not so nice vocals.
Posted 5 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Instrumentals only please.  3 -
Posted 6 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this one in a while.  Thanks for bringing it back.
Posted 6 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Very first thought was "What a pile of crap!"....
Posted 16 years ago by Honeyman    [ Reply ]
Very first thought was "Cat Stevens"......and not his best.
Posted 16 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
Harmless.
Just mute and concentrate on the cover. That helps...
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
i haven't heard this ben harper cut before - i think it's my theme song! excellent!
Posted 17 years ago by tlbritton    [ Reply ]
Harmless.
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Bill, please play this beautiful song more an' more! I really love Ben Harper's Music!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
slartibart_O wrote:
Cat Stevens for this generation. I rated this an 8 last time, just a 6 today. Must have been influenced by the album cover.
Oh what an insult. He wrote some good stuff
Posted 17 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
BILL! Plese stop playing this horrid song!! It hurts my ears and psychological wellbeing! Mute, mute...
Posted 17 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
lionirons wrote:
This is so far beyond horrible, it needs to catch a plane back...
Thanks for the laugh. I always wondered what all the fuss was about with this guy.
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
This is so far beyond horrible, it needs to catch a plane back...
Posted 17 years ago by lionirons    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by FallenMissAmerica    [ Reply ]
In the sun.
Posted 17 years ago by ADD_IT_UP    [ Reply ]
Wait a minute, where is she only happy?
Posted 17 years ago by jgeyer    [ Reply ]
music to slit your throat to....
Posted 17 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
Holy crap, I was just about to post how much this sounded like Cat Stevens. I guess it's true!!! Good song! slartibart_O wrote:
Cat Stevens for this generation. I rated this an 8 last time, just a 6 today. Must have been influenced by the album cover.
Posted 17 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
Cat Stevens for this generation. I rated this an 8 last time, just a 6 today. Must have been influenced by the album cover.
Posted 18 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
Cat Stevens? Phil Collins??
Posted 18 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by AmandaMaria    [ Reply ]
It's over - now I'M happy!
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Nothing better than voting and watching that average rating follow you direction. I love RP because everynow and then I feel that my vote really counts. Hopefully I will get that feeling after GA US Congress Seat 4 runoff on Tuesday.
Posted 18 years ago by ElSupreme    [ Reply ]
stevo_b wrote:
This guy's voice gets on my nerves. Can this guy and save it for the cd player at home.
hahahahahahahahahahaha -- oh, %$#@
Posted 18 years ago by pobaldy    [ Reply ]
Hah! LOL - what an excellent way to put it - never heard that before. As for Ben Harper - I sometimes feel that his studio work lacks power, but his live performances are some of the most wonderful I've ever been lucky enough to see. He's just so damn earnest! I find it very infectious. Very much looking forward to catching him at the Greek in August! rah wrote:
you, clearly, have suffered an anal-cranial inversion.
Posted 18 years ago by Spot_69    [ Reply ]
drtjdel wrote:
Outstanding album cover.
Oh yes it is. But let me guess...she's only happy in the sun?
Posted 18 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
sss uuugggsuuunnnnn! Noooooooooo! I'm not happy hearing this!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by honeygirl    [ Reply ]
drtjdel wrote:
Outstanding album cover.
agreed
Posted 18 years ago by isaacsonar    [ Reply ]
Leaf13 wrote:
Only thing that could make is song better is Adam Sandler singing it on SNL.
That would be funny. Oh I forgot, SNL isn't funny any more.
Posted 18 years ago by Austin2Florida    [ Reply ]
My personal opinion is that 95% of Ben Harper's work is indistinguishable. The other 5% is ok because I can at least tell the songs apart from each other. This one is one of the 95%.
Posted 18 years ago by madtowner11    [ Reply ]
Bizzarefall wrote:
Sounds like Adam Sandler doing Cat Stevens... Nice enough, making me sleeeeeeepy
Shloppy joe, shlop, shloppy joe...
Posted 18 years ago by SoundsGoodToMe    [ Reply ]
Bizzarefall wrote:
Sounds like Adam Sandler doing Cat Stevens... Nice enough, making me sleeeeeeepy
Great comment...I agreee!!!
Posted 18 years ago by jayvee2    [ Reply ]
ScottN wrote:
I keep thinking as I listen to BH's music that I must be missing something. For me, it's his overwrought vocals that I just can't handle. I'll keep trying--he shows up enough on RP.
Six months later and lots of BH listened to...still a 3, imo.
Posted 18 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
This guy's voice gets on my nerves. Can this guy and save it for the cd player at home.
Posted 18 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
Another boring Dave Matthews track. Oh wait...
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Sad beauty! Oscar
Posted 18 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
This song sounds like it's stuck.
Posted 18 years ago by SCprof    [ Reply ]
What about when it rains? What then huh? Huh?
Posted 18 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
Outstanding album cover.
Posted 18 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Adam Sandler doing Cat Stevens... Nice enough, making me sleeeeeeepy
Posted 18 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]
Leaf13 wrote:
Only thing that could make is song better is Adam Sandler singing it on SNL.
Agreed. This guys voice is very annoying,
Posted 18 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
Only thing that could make is song better is Adam Sandler singing it on SNL.
Posted 19 years ago by Leaf13    [ Reply ]
The lyrics are just what I needed hear. This is one of those songs for me I guess. Takes me back to another time and place. On my list for sure.
Posted 19 years ago by Caddyshack    [ Reply ]
not bad, i guess. his voice is a little too androgynous for me.
Posted 19 years ago by janellish    [ Reply ]
I keep thinking as I listen to BH's music that I must be missing something. For me, it's his overwrought vocals that I just can't handle. I'll keep trying--he shows up enough on RP.
Posted 19 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Pretty fitting song title considering the cover art. ;-) (had to have been quite the photo shoot...ow!) Ben continues to make good music which, while comparable to a number of other musicians, also stands quite well on its own, thank you. Likeable tune.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
He is GREAT live! Specially when he plays Burn One Down. Love Ben.
Posted 19 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
very good song...so is the album. not sure i agree on the "commercialism" slights...fight for yo' mind and welcome may be better on one front, but people (artists) change and move on...that should be allowed, eh? and i agree nothin' beats Ben live, no matter what he's playin'...
Posted 19 years ago by stevieslo    [ Reply ]
Should be followed by Only Happy When it Rains (Garbage when they weren't, well, you know)
Posted 19 years ago by timandjuliet    [ Reply ]
A wonderful atmosphere and arrangement. I love the subtle and disciplined way in which they build it up and that violin sound which is much like the one in Strawberry Fields (maybe my favourite Beatles song). I've heard it in quite a few ballads, lately.
Posted 19 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
ecorunner wrote:
Not a very good song from Ben Harper....and the album is a big let-down too. If you want to check out a great album from Ben Harper, check out Fight for your mind or Welcome to the cruel world.
I don't know, there's something pleasant and springy about this song that fits this false thaw we're having
Posted 19 years ago by Chunnamark    [ Reply ]
Not a very good song from Ben Harper....and the album is a big let-down too. If you want to check out a great album from Ben Harper, check out Fight for your mind or Welcome to the cruel world.
Posted 19 years ago by ecorunner    [ Reply ]
i have his other albums and stopped from buying this because of his slow descent into commercialism. this songs seems relatively commercial, but it's also pleasant. still have to go with his cover of 'the drugs don't work' over it, though.
Posted 20 years ago by ortenzia    [ Reply ]
rulebritannia wrote:
Nothing is as horrible as Cat Stevens. He makes Tiny Tim sound like Caruso.
you, clearly, have suffered an anal-cranial inversion.
Posted 20 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
now i want to hear "i'm only happy when it rains" by garbage right after this.
Posted 20 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
mig7 wrote:
This is very good. Reminds me of Cat Stevens.
Nothing is as horrible as Cat Stevens. He makes Tiny Tim sound like Caruso.
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Tiny Tim
Posted 20 years ago by pseudafred    [ Reply ]
This is very good. Reminds me of Cat Stevens.
Posted 20 years ago by mig7    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Ellis Paul.
Posted 20 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
Ben Harper has such depth and such range as a musician that it's hard to lose. Fight for your mind is great, but there's not a bad one out there. danger wrote:
I personally think that Fight For Your Mind is his best album. But if you're going to just get one album, you might think about getting the Live From Mars concert album. It gives you a decent sampling (though the 2nd CD is very chill/slow) of his work.
Posted 21 years ago by Ziller    [ Reply ]
I personally think that Fight For Your Mind is his best album. But if you're going to just get one album, you might think about getting the Live From Mars concert album. It gives you a decent sampling (though the 2nd CD is very chill/slow) of his work. iggy33 wrote:
What's the best Ben Harper album out there..?
Posted 21 years ago by danger    [ Reply ]
Thank you for suggesting the \"Don\'t Let Me Down\" comparison. It was trigegring something in my head, but now I know what it was. Ben continues to sound like Cat Stevens to me, but I value the Cat\'s phrasing and expression and strength. More Cat Stevens, please!
Posted 21 years ago by ranbarton    [ Reply ]
What\'s the best Ben Harper album out there..?
Posted 21 years ago by iggy33    [ Reply ]
Ben Harper, I like, This song, I don\'t.
Posted 21 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by ameliabedilia: Turned my radio up. She's a goddess.
Heh heh heh
Posted 21 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Turned my radio up. She\'s a goddess.
Posted 21 years ago by ameliabedilia    [ Reply ]
Really a perfect song for his voice. I find others of his just don\'t work for me; but not this one.
Posted 21 years ago by jefferydelmar    [ Reply ]
aharamanx wrote:
Seems to improve with each subsequent hearing. :)
I'll second that!
Posted 21 years ago by camarkim    [ Reply ]
I\'m not a big Ben Harper fan, but this song is pretty good. Very sincere vocal style with well-placed background vocals. A solid 6.
Posted 21 years ago by nealcs    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Time37: Ben Harper truly is the most phenominal Artist that has emerged in the last 10 years. From the moment I heard him on NPR in like 1992, I am perpetually impressed by each thing he does. As this song may not be quite on the same level of some of his other songs, it only gets a "9."
I AGREE WHOLEHEARTEDLY!!! I saw a concert with him and Alana Davis on Reverb (HBO) and was HOOKED!!! bought all cd's, seen him 3 times!!! we are truly not worthy!
Posted 21 years ago by gata420    [ Reply ]
:oops: :(
Posted 21 years ago by montyaly    [ Reply ]
Ben has a lot of songs other than this
Posted 21 years ago by revevad1    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by the_om: The vocal reminds me of Cat Stevens.
Yeah, a little. Harper's voice sounds pretty weak compared to what Stevens was capable of doing.
Posted 21 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Ben has a lot of songs other than this...
Posted 21 years ago by revevad1    [ Reply ]
Ben has a lot of songs other than this...
Posted 21 years ago by revevad1    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Dave_Mack: A pretty tune and nice performance. Does anybody hear "Don't Let Me Down" by the Beatles in there?
YES!!!! I thought I was the only one!!! Excellent call!
Posted 21 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]
This song makes me smile. :)
Posted 21 years ago by bakedjake    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by the_jake: Heard the similarity myself. But only some of the time in this song.
Me too, but Ben has a higher range.
Posted 21 years ago by ludwig7    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by the_om: The vocal reminds me of Cat Stevens.
Heard the similarity myself. But only some of the time in this song.
Posted 21 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by pilgrim: hmm, i thought she was only happy when it rains...
It's a woman's perogative to change her mind.
Posted 21 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
The vocal reminds me of Cat Stevens.
Posted 21 years ago by the_om    [ Reply ]
This is nice. More often than not I find myself enjoying the Ben Harper tunes I hear on RP.
Posted 21 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
A pretty tune and nice performance. Does anybody hear "Don't Let Me Down" by the Beatles in there?
Posted 21 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Drjfhlhcc: I think this is quite a stretch. A prophet, this I doubt.
yeah, but its a nice sentiment. when i went to see sarah mclachlan in concert years ago, i left thinking "she's got the voice of an angel" since she's even better live. so, perhaps that's where this was going. who knows? ;)
Posted 21 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by mcknixy: THIS GUY IS ONE OF THE BEST MUSICIANS OUT THERE TODAY. SO SOULFULL AND POETIC. HE'S AN INCREDIBLE GUITAR PLAYER AND LYRICIST. A FRIEND OF MINE SAID TO HIM (AFTER WE SAW HIS SHOW IN HOUSTON TEXAS AND HE CAME OUTSIDE) "YOU ARE A PROPHET" SOMETIMES WHILE LISTENING TO HIM, I TEND TO AGREE.
I think this is quite a stretch. A prophet, this I doubt.
Posted 21 years ago by Drjfhlhcc    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by mcknixy: THIS GUY IS ONE OF THE BEST MUSICIANS OUT THERE TODAY. SO SOULFULL AND POETIC. HE'S AN INCREDIBLE GUITAR PLAYER AND LYRICIST. A FRIEND OF MINE SAID TO HIM (AFTER WE SAW HIS SHOW IN HOUSTON TEXAS AND HE CAME OUTSIDE) "YOU ARE A PROPHET" SOMETIMES WHILE LISTENING TO HIM, I TEND TO AGREE.
Posted 21 years ago by Drjfhlhcc    [ Reply ]
hmm, i thought she was only happy when it rains...
Posted 21 years ago by pilgrim    [ Reply ]
Can\'t wait to get this CD
Posted 21 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
Okay, but a little too downtempo for my mood tonight. Well it's July 8 now and I still don't care for this song. I guess it wasn't my mood
Posted 21 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
First time I have heard anything of Ben Harper\'s new album. Not too impressed. I am waiting to really like something from this guy... I have liked some songs off of Burn to Shine, but have yet to find that song by him that makes me stand up and .
Posted 21 years ago by akzooey    [ Reply ]
Simply beautiful.
Posted 21 years ago by window    [ Reply ]