Everybody Loves the Sunshine (Reissue) (Vinyl LP)

Smooth, funky, and an absolute game changer when it landed in 1976, the late, great Roy Ayers Ubiquity album Everybody Loves The Sunshine is getting a reissue to celebrate nearly fifty years of lighting up a room. Featuring the timeless title track alongside soul-jazz scorchers such as The Golden Rod, and The Third Eye, this Vampisoul edition is a must-have! - Flying Out

In Everybody Loves the Sunshine (1976), Roy Ayers seamlessly blends genres, creating a timeless sound that continues to influence musicians and DJs around the world. He makes the vibraphone the central instrument, a jazz-funk approach hat defines his unique style.

Over time, the album has remained an essential reference in Roy Ayers' discography and in the history of 70s Black music.

Summertime soul classic!

In 1976, legendary musician and composer Roy Ayers released one of the most iconic albums of his career: Everybody Loves the Sunshine. This album not only solidified Ayers as a key figure in the world of jazz-funk but also marked a milestone in soul music and contemporary jazz. It features a sophisticated blend of irresistible grooves, smooth melodies, and a unique sound that has endured over the years, becoming a reference for multiple generations of musicians and listeners.

By the mid-70s, Ayers had already established his reputation with his band, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, and his distinctive use of the vibraphone, which became his personal trademark. However, with this album, Ayers ventured into a smoother, more accessible sound, partly in response to the rise of disco music and the growing interest in more experimental sounds within the music scene. Throughout its ten tracks, Ayers managed to create a sonic atmosphere that evoked both the warmth of summer and the sophistication of jazz from that era, set against a backdrop of modern soul.

The production was carried out by Ayers himself, along with his producer and friend, David R. Williams, and features the wonderful sound of Phillip Woo's Fender Rhodes and the powerful energy of the rest of the band, achieving an unmistakable authenticity and freshness. Some of its most well-known songs include the title track, Everybody Loves the Sunshine, The Golden Rod, and The Third Eye, which quickly became classics of jazz-funk and soul.

This album is crucial in Roy Ayers' career, as it demonstrates his ability to remain relevant and creative in an ever-changing music industry. Over the years, Everybody Loves the Sunshine has become a cult album, frequently featured in DJ sets by artists like Gilles Peterson, Theo Parrish, and Lefto.

Tracklist:

1. Hey Uh-What You Say Come On
2. The Golden Rod 
3. Keep On Walking
4. You And Me My Love
5. The Third Eye
6. It Ain't Your Sign It's Your Mind
7. People And The World
8. Everybody Loves The Sunshine
9. Tongue Power
10. Lonesome Cowboy