Who did the original version of Walking on Sunshine?

Who did the original version of Walking on Sunshine?

“Walking on Sunshine” is a song written by Kimberley Rew for British rock band Katrina and the Waves’ 1983 eponymous debut full-length album….Walking on Sunshine (Katrina and the Waves song)

“Walking on Sunshine”
Label Attic (Canada) Capitol (internationally)
Songwriter(s) Kimberley Rew

What movies have the song Walking on Sunshine?

It has also been featured in several films, including Ask Max (1986), The Secret of My Success (1987), Look Who’s Talking (1989), Race the Sun (1996), Bean (1997), American Psycho (2000), High Fidelity (2000), Daddy Day Care (2003), Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005), Scandal Makers (2008), Moon (2009) and Camille Rewinds ( …

What nationality is Katrina and the Waves?

British-American
Katrina Elizabeth Leskanich (/lɛˈskɑːnɪtʃ/ leh-SKAH-nitch; born April 10, 1960) is an American musician and the former lead singer of British-American pop rock band Katrina and the Waves….

Katrina Leskanich
Born April 10, 1960 Topeka, Kansas, United States
Origin United States
Genres New wave, pop rock

How much money did Walking on Sunshine make?

about $1 million per year
By some estimates, “Walking on Sunshine” has made the band about $1 million per year over the past decade. Rew has written more than 200 songs since then, but he lives off the money from “Walking on Sunshine.”

Who wrote Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves?

Kimberley RewWalking on Sunshine / Lyricist

What did Katrina and the Waves song?

Walking on SunshineLove Shine a LightSun StreetDo You Want CryingRed Wine and WhiskyQue Te Quiero
Katrina And The Waves/Songs

What 80s movie is Walking on Sunshine from?

Walking on Sunshine is a 2014 British romantic jukebox musical comedy-drama film directed by Max Giwa and Dania Pasquini. The film features covers of songs from the 1980s and was released on 27 June 2014. It is also a debut role for singer-songwriter Leona Lewis….Walking on Sunshine (film)

Walking on Sunshine
Box office $4,558,820

Where does Katrina and the Waves Live?

Consequently, although they were based in England, Katrina and the Waves’ first album Walking on Sunshine was only released in Canada. The album garnered enough critical attention and radio play (especially for the title track) to merit a Canadian tour.

Did Katrina and the Waves win Eurovision?

Katrina and the Waves, perhaps best known for their hit track ‘Walking on Sunshine’, were the last UK winners of Eurovision 25 years ago when they performed ‘Love Shine A Light’. Katrina recalled how winning the show, changed her life “forever”.

Who owns the rights to Walking on Sunshine?

BMG
BMG has acquired the publishing and master rights to Walking on Sunshine, one of the most popular songs of the last 30 years. BMG has acquired the publishing and master rights to Walking on Sunshine, one of the most popular songs of the last 30 years.

What is the meaning of Walking on Sunshine?

To be extremely happy
(idiomatic) To be extremely happy.

Why was the song Walking on Sunshine made?

Kimberley Rew, guitarist and songwriter I’d love to say Walking on Sunshine relates to a significant event in my life, like walking out of my front door, seeing a comet and being inspired. But it’s just a piece of simple fun, an optimistic song, despite us not being outstandingly cheery people.

How old is Katrina from Katrina and the Waves?

62 years (April 10, 1960)Katrina Leskanich / Age

Who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1997?

Katrina And The WavesEurovision Song Contest 1997 / Winner

  • September 6, 2022